Food South Pasadena border
The Raymond 1886
A place to eat in South Pasadena border, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Pie 'n Burger, 1.3 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- South Pasadena border
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Pasadena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
Food · 1.3 mi straight-line - 2Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 1.5 mi straight-line - 3Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses parade of flower-covered floats, bands and horses, held on Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Sight · 1.6 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 · 1.6 mi straight-line - 5Pasadena City Hall
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
Sight · 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 · 2.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Raymond 1886 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
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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 The Raymond 1886 itself, we suggest: Dinner.
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Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 34.12444, -118.14974
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
The Raymond 1886: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Raymond 1886?
Plan on about 2 hours at The Raymond 1886. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Raymond 1886?
Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Book a New Year's Day dinner; the cocktail bar in back is called the 1886 Bar.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Raymond 1886?
The Raymond 1886 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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