Our home is on a quiet residential street in Pasadena, and we have such a rich cultural environment here, that it is hard to convince us to go to Los Angeles! My husband and I return to these places again and again, so this is easy reference for us, and a useful "insiders" tool for those who want to enjoy the riches of this unusual and richly cultured city.
and local advice for new students
The Huntington Library, Galleries and Gardens are a 20 minute walk from Caltech
as is the wonderful Pacific Asia Museum.
The Armory Center for the Arts has exceptional exhibits and programs a 25 minute walk away
as is the Pasadena Museum of California Art, a jewel of a museum, just a few years old, with innovative contemporary and historical California art shows that are amazing.
The Norton Simon Art Museum one of the most beautiful and best of U.S. Museums is a 35 minute walk.
We have memberships in all of the above
The Boston Court Performing Arts Complex is a 10 minute walk from Caltech. It is a wonderful arts center, having two small theaters, for drama and music, with an eclectic, avant-garde selection of the best in contemporary performing arts. We are so lucky to have this in our neighborhood. Susan Dubay Art and Gallery
the Pasadena Playhouse are each several blocks away.
MUSICAL IN PASADENA