| continental breakfast is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. old-school rooms feature free wifi and 32-inch flat-screens with cable channels, plus desks, fridges and coffeemakers. some add microwaves and sitting areas. 2 miles from los angeles county arboretum & botanic garden, 8 miles from old pasadenas historic district and 7. theres also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. this straightforward hotel is 2. 7 miles from the pasadena convention center
Los Angeles International Airport 45 min
Mount Wilson Observatory (1 hr 17)
Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more. The Gamble House (11 min)
Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. San Gabriel Mission (19 min)
Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. Kidspace Children's Museum (13 min)
This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. Angeles National Forest (18 min)
Scenic wilderness areas, developed campgrounds, plus trails for hikers, horses & off-road vehicles. Rose Bowl Stadium (12 min)
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 43)
Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Norton Simon Museum (11 min)
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (13 min)
Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Old Pasadena (13 min)
Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Los Angeles County Arboretum (7 min)
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Monrovia Canyon Park (15 min)
City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (12 min)
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Mount Wilson (1 hr 14)
This mountain in the San Gabriel range features hiking trails, lookout spots & a famous observatory. Santa Anita Park (4 min)
Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. | 
