Activity Arroyo Seco, Pasadena
Rose Bowl Stadium
An activity in Arroyo Seco, Pasadena, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Jan 1 afternoon.
Why go
The 1922 stadium in the Arroyo Seco that hosts the Rose Bowl Game, a College Football Playoff game, on Jan 1.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Rose Parade, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Arroyo Seco
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Jan 1 afternoon
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 · 1.1 mi straight-line - 2Colorado Street Bridge
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
Outdoors · 1.2 mi straight-line - 3Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 1.5 mi straight-line - 4Pasadena City Hall
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line - 5Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
Food · 2.7 mi straight-line - 6The Raymond 1886
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
Food · 2.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Rose Bowl Stadium is a stop on our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Pasadena
Another curated activity in Pasadena. 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 Rose Bowl Stadium itself, we suggest: Jan 1 afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Pasadena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Pasadena weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 34.16100, -118.16800
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
- Website
- rosebowlstadium.com
Rose Bowl Stadium: quick answers
How much time do you need at Rose Bowl Stadium?
Plan on about 4 hours at Rose Bowl Stadium. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Rose Bowl Stadium?
Our pick: Jan 1 afternoon. Insider tip: Game tickets sell out early; the stadium and the 3-mile loop around it are closed to the public on game day.
Which TripsCircle routes include Rose Bowl Stadium?
Rose Bowl Stadium appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Rose Bowl Stadium to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Pasadena.
Plan Pasadena
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- Downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena 8.6 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.