Outdoors Arroyo Seco, Pasadena
Colorado Street Bridge
An outdoor spot in Arroyo Seco, Pasadena, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Golden hour.
Why go
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Rose Parade, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Arroyo Seco
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Golden hour
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Pasadena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses parade of flower-covered floats, bands and horses, held on Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Pasadena City Hall
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line - 4Rose Bowl Stadium
The 1922 stadium in the Arroyo Seco that hosts the Rose Bowl Game, a College Football Playoff game, on Jan 1.
Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line - 5The Raymond 1886
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
Food · 1.6 mi straight-line - 6Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Colorado Street Bridge is a stop on our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Pasadena
Colorado Street Bridge is our only outdoors pick in Pasadena; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Pasadena guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Pasadena run from 64°F in December to 88°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Colorado Street Bridge itself, we suggest: Golden hour.
Modelled monthly averages for Pasadena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Pasadena weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 34.14472, -118.16361
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
Colorado Street Bridge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Colorado Street Bridge?
Plan on about an hour at Colorado Street Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Colorado Street Bridge?
Our pick: Golden hour. Insider tip: Walk the trail under the arches from Arroyo Boulevard for a first-day stroll.
Is Colorado Street Bridge free?
Yes, we list Colorado Street Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Colorado Street Bridge?
Colorado Street Bridge appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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