Los Angeles International Airport 46 min
Monrovia Canyon Park (10 min) City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. Los Angeles County Arboretum (8 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Mount Wilson (1 hr 16) This mountain in the San Gabriel range features hiking trails, lookout spots & a famous observatory. Santa Anita Park (6 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. Mount Wilson Observatory (1 hr 19) Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more. Norton Simon Museum (14 min) Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. Old Pasadena (15 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. San Gabriel Mission (20 min) Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (14 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Rose Bowl Stadium (14 min) Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Kidspace Children's Museum (15 min) This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (16 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Angeles National Forest (20 min) Scenic wilderness areas, developed campgrounds, plus trails for hikers, horses & off-road vehicles. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 46) Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. The Gamble House (13 min) Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. |