Fun Facts: South Pasadena, California

  • Visiting this quiet suburb feels like stepping back in time. It’s known for beautifully preserved homes and a small, quaint downtown that features local shops, cafes, a historical museum, and a vintage pharmacy – complete with an operating soda fountain!
  • South Pasadena’s charm has made it a favorite among Hollywood scouts; entertainment buffs might recognize it as the backdrop for scenes in countless movies, TV shows, and commercials. It has appeared in everything from series like Mad Men, Modern Family, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to films such as Gone with the Wind, Back to the Future, and La La Land.
  • The Mother Road traversed South Pasadena on two separate alignments – the earlier one going along Fair Oaks Ave. to Huntington Dr., and the later one heading down Arroyo Pkwy.
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 POINTS OF INTEREST 
  • Fair Oaks Pharmacy
  • 1526 Mission S. Pasadena
  • Gus BBQ
  • 808 Fair Oaks S. Pasadena
  • Rialto Theater
  • 1023 Fari Oaks S. Pasadena
  • South Pasadena Historical Museum
  • 913 Meridian Ave. S. Pasadena
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