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Things to do in California

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Pasadena Visitors Center

City tourism hub offering maps, guides, and local recommendations.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Lucky Baldwin's Pub

2. Lucky Baldwin's Pub

Pasadena, CA

British-style pub known for craft beer and hearty fare.

Nightlife Bars
Colorado Street Bridge

Iconic Beaux-Arts bridge from 1913, known for beauty & historic value.

Landmarks & Icons Bridges
Arroyo Seco Pkwy

4. Arroyo Seco Pkwy

Pasadena, CA

First freeway in the western U.S., part of the original Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Main Streets
Fair Oaks Pharmacy

5. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

South Pasadena, CA

Vintage soda fountain, pharmacy, and gift shop with Route 66 charm.

Food & Drink Historic Eateries
NHRA Museum

6. NHRA Museum

Pomona, CA

Museum showcasing the history of drag racing & hot rod culture.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Foothill Drive In Sign

Remaining marquee of a former Route 66 drive-in theater.

Landmarks & Icons Iconic Signs
Justice Bros Racing Museum

Racing museum with vintage cars, memorabilia & history of Justice Bros.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Flying A Service Station

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Galco's Soda Pop Stop

10. Galco's Soda Pop Stop

Los Angeles, CA

Retro soda shop known for rare and vintage sodas.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Chicken Boy

11. Chicken Boy

Los Angeles, CA

Iconic rooftop statue known as the 'Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles.'

Attractions Roadside Attractions
Heritage Square Museum

12. Heritage Square Museum

Los Angeles, CA

Living history museum with restored Victorian-era structures.

Museums Local History
Philippe The Original

13. Philippe The Original

Los Angeles, CA

Home of the original French Dip sandwich, open since 1908.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Olvera Street

14. Olvera Street

Los Angeles, CA

Historic Mexican marketplace with shops, restaurants, and culture.

Shops & Markets Shopping Districts
Grand Central Market

15. Grand Central Market

Los Angeles, CA

Bustling downtown food hall with global vendors and local eats.

Food & Drink Food Halls
Angels Flight Railway

16. Angels Flight Railway

Los Angeles, CA

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Attractions Historic Sites
Paradise Motel - CA

17. Paradise Motel - CA

Los Angeles, CA

Classic mid-century motel with neon signage on Sunset Blvd.

Lodging Motels
Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Celebrity cemetery and event venue with rich film history.

Attractions Historic Sites
Grauman's Chinese Theater

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and premieres.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Formosa Cafe

20. Formosa Cafe

West Hollywood, CA

Historic Hollywood eatery with film history and Chinese-American fare.

Food & Drink Casual Dining