Attractions near Pasadena
AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 30 minutes
The Autry Museum pays homage to the American West -- from Native American roots to the pioneering past and romantic notions created by Hollywood.
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
700 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles
The West Coast's largest hands-on science museum.
DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
Approximate Drive Time: 1 hour
Visit Mickey's original theme park or explore California at Disney's newest adventure.
THE GETTY CENTER
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 40 minutes
Dedicated to understanding, enjoying and preserving the world's artistic and cultural heritage.
HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM
3800 Homer St., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 10 minutes
Eight Victorian buildings in a park-like setting, including the nationally recognized Queen Anne-style Hale House.
HOLLYWOOD
Approximate Drive Time: 30 minutes
Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mann's Chinese Theater, stars and the hippest night spots.
KNOTT'S BERRY FARM
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
Approximate Drive Time: 45 minutes
World-class rides, spectacular shows and attractions for all ages.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 40 minutes
Extraordinary collections of art from cultures around the world, ancient times and the present.
LOS ANGELES ZOO
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 20 minutes
Explore lush green pathways to discover more than 1,200 rare and exotic animals from around the world. Attractions include "Red Ape Rain Forest" and "Chimpanzees of Mohale Mountains."
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA)
250 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 15 minutes
MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles dedicated exclusively to contemporary art.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 30 minutes
The museum showcases dinosaur skeletons, gems, minerals and 16 million specimens and artifacts.
RODEO DRIVE/BEVERLY HILLS
Approximate Drive Time: 45 minutes
Beverly Hills is known for its mansions and shopping along Rodeo Drive. The famous street features designer boutiques, including Gucci, Armani, Chanel, Hermes and Prada.
SANTA MONICA BEACH
Approximate Drive Time: 30 minutes
Closest beach to Pasadena.
SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia
Approximate Drive Time: 45 minutes
Heart-pounding rides and live shows.
SOUTHWEST MUSEUM
234 Museum Dr., Los Angeles
Approximate Drive Time: 10 minutes
As the oldest museum in Los Angeles, the Southwest Museum features some of the finest examples of Indian art and artifacts in the United States.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Approximate Drive Time: 20 minutes Universal Studios Hollywood, the world's largest movie studio and theme park, is the only movies and television-based park to offer guests the authenticity of a working movie studio.
The updated Studio Tour brings guests even closer to the world of movie-making magic. And now you can purchase your Universal Studios Hollywood Admission and Parking tickets online!
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Approximate Drive Time: 30 minutes
West Hollywood is the premier destination for glamorous escapes in nightlife, dining, shopping and lounging.