01/05/2023
save this post for your ultimate guide to the best things to do in pasadena, griffith park, and burbank!
we decided to take things a little bit easier but we were still able to get a lot done on our second day with and .tsunami!
here’s everything we did:
🍽️ (55 s raymond ave, pasadena, ca 91105) - the venezuelan food is so yummy and you have to try the meat and plantains cachapas & the guava and cheese churros!
🛍️ old town pasadena (1 e colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91105) - great for shopping, dining, and an outdoor stroll!
🏛️ pasadena city hall (100 garfield ave, pasadena, ca 91101) - a beautiful spot for photos and you may recognize it as pawnee city hall from ’s “parks and recreation.”
🎠 griffith park merry-go-round (4730 crystal springs dr, los angeles, ca 90027) - for my fellow disney fans, this carousel inspired walt to create disneyland! unfortunately it has been closed for refurbishment, but it’s still a cool piece of history to see in person.
🚂 travel town museum (5200 zoo dr, los angeles, ca 90027) - another great place for photos and it’s fun to see the vintage trains up close and personal! admission and parking are free.
👗 burbank retro row (magnolia blvd, burbank, ca 91505) - who introduced me to so many amazing vintage and secondhand shops in burbank! some of my faves are and !
bonus stops while you’re in the area:
🐭 (500 s buena vista st, burbank, ca 91521) - usually closed off to the public, but you can get a great photo underneath the entrance gates on alameda ave.
🎞️ (3400 warner blvd, burbank, ca 91505) - get a behind the scenes look at the WB studios and see the sets of your favorite shows such as friends, big bang theory, and more!
💫 (2800 e observatory rd, los angeles, ca 90027) - for anyone who loves the cosmos, this is perfect for all ages and admission is free!
🎥 (100 universal city plaza, universal city, ca 91608) - if you have more time, save a full day for theme park fun - the studio tour and super nintendo world are must do’s!