California, United States · North America
South Pasadena works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pasadena, 16km from Hollywood Sign.
South Pasadena is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 26,151, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, South Pasadena sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Pasadena to your route.
South Pasadena is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 26,943, up from 25,619 at the 2010 census.
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South Pasadena is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.1161 latitude, -118.1504 longitude.
South Pasadena has a population of approximately 26,151 people, making it a town in United States.
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Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A historic mountain lodge on the Angeles Crest Highway that has served as a meeting point for motorcyclists and drivers tackling LA's best mountain road since 1939.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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