Old Town Pasadena
Old Town Pasadena is a wonderful place to visit when you’re staying at aone of the many Pasadena cheap hotels. Pasadena cheap hotels offer the distinct advantages of being nearby and being inexpensive. Since there are many enticing ways to spend your money in Old Town, staying at a Pasadena cheap hotel is a very good idea.
Old Town Pasadena houses many different kind of establishments. There are upscale restaurants, and places where you can grab a quick bite. There are shopping options galore; from Tiffany’s to an authentic pawn shop.
If shopping is your thing, you may want to bring along an empty suitcase. You can leave that at your Pasadena cheap hotel. You can easily fill it up with goodies during your stay. There are a number of retail stores which invite your inspection, all within close proximity of your Pasadena cheap hotel. There are up-scale stores such as Kenneth Cole and Tiffany’s if you are looking to make a more substantial purchase. If you are simply looking for something to commemorate your trip to the West Coast, there are several stores selling local treasures. Or you can visit the two-story Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn. Z-Gallery has a collection that is a little more eclectic, if you’re looking for something “different.”
For less commercial options, there are specialty stores devoted to Native American Arts, Mexican handicrafts, and Tibetan artworks. And there are numerous antique shops nearby.
If you’ve filled the luggage stowed at your Pasadena cheap hotel and couldn’t possibly bring any more home with you, you’ll be happy to know that most of these stores will cheerfully arrange to ship your items home to you.
The staff at your Pasadena cheap hotel will be able to offer additional suggestions on shopping in Old Town Pasadena.
One of the great reasons to visit Pasadena is the weather. It is one of the many reasons why people love to visit Old Town Pasadena. The weather in Pasadena is usually pleasant, year round. With the lowest day time temperatures generally not dipping below 60 degrees Fahrenheit you can leave your winter coat in your Pasadena cheap hotel and head out on the town.
During the hot summertime months, when you’re not lounging poolside at your Pasadena cheap hotel, Old Town stores welcome you with their cooling air conditioning. If that isn’t enough to bring down your body temperature, you can always stop into Johnny Rockets retro restaurant for a nice cool milkshake. There are other options for ice cream and cool drinks too. If you’re in the mood for the more familiar, there’s always Starbuck’s, located in the Borders Bookstore. Or how about a coffee and chocolate at a specialty chocolatier, or hand crafted cookies and cakes?
That brings us to restaurants… Old Town Pasadena offers virtually every kind of cuisine available. Whatever cuisine you’re in the mood for, you can very likely find a restaurant near that will satisfy your cravings near to your Pasadena cheap hotel. There are swank Italian restaurants, such as Mi Piace, and the more common Cheesecake Factory. If you are craving sushi, there are a number of restaurants that can satisfy that craving. Don’t forget to ask the desk staff at your Pasadena cheap hotel for recommendations. They may even be able to offer you visitor coupons to use at one of these restaurants.
Some Pasadena cheap hotels offer excellent people watching opportunities, but if that is something you enjoy, nothing beats watching the pedestrians strolling along Colorado Boulevard. Many food establishments have tables out on the sidewalk. You can enjoy your meal while watching the world go by.
The sidewalks don’t roll up in Pasadena once the sun sets. There is an active nightlife. You can go clubbing, or watch live jazz, see a live comedy show, or theater too. Check with your Pasadena cheap hotel, they can steer you in the right direction.
And if all of this isn’t enough to keep you busy, just follow Colorado Boulevard eastward a bit to the bordering South Lake district. You may never leave! It’s all within close proximity to several Pasadena cheap hotels.