Old Pasadena encompasses an eclectic, historic district spanning 22 blocks and featuring more than 300 businesses. Visitors can find premiere shopping, world-class dining, entertainment and activities for all ages, convenient parking, and pedestrian-friendly streets and historic alleys that are perfect for meandering and discovering the authentic character of Old Pasadena.
Old Pasadena showcases a rich patina of nearly 150 years of development, change, and the care of many stakeholders. Today, the historic streets and alleyways, rustic brick façades, and architectural accents of Pasadena’s original business district create an authentic streetscape of open-air eateries, specialty boutiques, galleries, theaters, and much more—a skillful blend of old and new that has reclaimed the heritage of Pasadena’s early downtown charm.
The area is managed by The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD), a non-profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience. Old Pasadena is one of the most popular high street retail districts in Southern California receiving lots of foot traffic by both locals and visitors. The metro gold line stops at a nearby park allowing easy commute for both consumers and workers entering the area. Tucked away in the upper levels of numerous historic buildings are a variety of commercial business and living spaces allowing one to fully enjoy the Old Pasadena District.