Sight Civic Center, Pasadena
Pasadena City Hall
A sight in Civic Center, Pasadena, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Old Pasadena, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Civic Center
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Pasadena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses parade of flower-covered floats, bands and horses, held on Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line - 4Colorado Street Bridge
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
Outdoors · 1.1 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 - 6Rose Bowl Stadium
The 1922 stadium in the Arroyo Seco that hosts the Rose Bowl Game, a College Football Playoff game, on Jan 1.
Activity · 1.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Pasadena City Hall 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
Pasadena City Hall is our only sight 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 Pasadena City Hall itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
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Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 34.14764, -118.14384
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
Pasadena City Hall: quick answers
How much time do you need at Pasadena City Hall?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Pasadena City Hall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Pasadena City Hall?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: The courtyard is a quiet place to sit between the parade and Floatfest.
Is Pasadena City Hall free?
Yes, we list Pasadena City Hall as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Pasadena City Hall?
Pasadena City Hall appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Pasadena City Hall to your crew's plan
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Plan Pasadena
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Also in Pasadena
- Floatfest Activity
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