Things to do in and around Altadena
Altadena offers a delightful blend of family-friendly activities and cultural experiences, making it an ideal destination for visitors. You can enjoy family outings at the recreational areas, explore the local Altadena Farmers' Market, and visit the convention centre for various events. Additionally, the arena entertainment facility provides a range of options for an engaging experience, ensuring a memorable vacation for all ages.
Shopping
In Altadena, visit Rioni, a charming store only 9.7km away for unique gifts. The Americana at Brand, situated 12.9km away, offers a vibrant shopping experience with entertainment options. If you're up for a drive, explore Grand Central Market, located 19.3km away, for a bustling city vibe.
Recreation
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Dodger Stadium, only 16.1km away, where you can enjoy thrilling sports events. At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 19.3km distant, immerse yourself in world-class music performances. For a serene escape, the Chilao Recreation Area, just 4.8km away, offers tranquil trails and relaxation.
Adventure
The Mount Lowe Railway Trail in Altadena offers a captivating hiking experience with breathtaking scenery and a sense of adventure. For motor racing enthusiasts, Irwindale Speedway, located 16.1km away, delivers thrilling sports excitement. Meanwhile, the San Marino Tennis Center, 8.0km from Altadena, provides an exhilarating atmosphere for tennis lovers.
Nightlife
Experience the stunning views at Griffith Observatory, 17.7km from Altadena, where the stars come alive. For a cultural evening, enjoy a performance at Pasadena Playhouse, only 4.8km away, or catch a film at Regency Academy Cinemas, also 4.8km away, perfect for a romantic night out.
*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.
![Professor Lowe had a dream to make the beautiful Mountains overlooking the cities of Altadena / Pasadena accessible to average citizens. After much planning, many exploratory trips on horseback, he and Engineer Thomas McPherson located a series of routes that could be built upon with a series of rail cars to reach miles back into the forest and eventually all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. Financing the project himself, Professor Lowe proceeded to build his dream which eventually reached all the way to the base of Mount Lowe (named after Professor Lowe, previously known as Oak Mountain). At its peak, it was the top honeymoon destination in America. Beginning with the famous red car lines in California, Professor Lowe extended the line up through the rolling hills in Rubio Canyon where a small hotel was built at the base of new incline rail systems that would take a visitor up a mile along a ridge overlooking the LA Basin to the top of Echo Mountain.
The top of Echo Mountain became a little city of its own with places to eat, order picnic lunches, shop at stores, dormitories for employees, power generating station to power Echo Mountain facilities. There was also a trolley repair building and pit, observation decks at various spots, trails that could be taken by hikers both up and down the mountain and into the Alpine regions, tennis courts, stables and a now little known zoo. The entire assembly of buildings were painted white and because of the view from far below, became known as "The White City in the sky". The “opera box” great incline cars were also white and could be seen from afar ferrying up and down the hill. On a ridge behind the Echo Mountain ridge was an observatory building with a working 16 inch telescope housed in a round domed building. The foundations can still be found at the site as well as the cement stand which is what the telescope was mounted upon. It was Professor Lowe's intention to build the rail system all the way to the top of Mount Wilson along with additional hotels and facilities on the top of Mount Wilson. Later, much of the path of the large 100" telescope and observatory built on Mount Wilson was used to transport the delicate 100" mirror to the top of Mount Wilson.
[From Wikipedia]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058643/03e5e617-ede3-45ea-9817-79e95ae8eb81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
![Professor Lowe had a dream to make the beautiful Mountains overlooking the cities of Altadena / Pasadena accessible to average citizens. After much planning, many exploratory trips on horseback, he and Engineer Thomas McPherson located a series of routes that could be built upon with a series of rail cars to reach miles back into the forest and eventually all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. Financing the project himself, Professor Lowe proceeded to build his dream which eventually reached all the way to the base of Mount Lowe (named after Professor Lowe, previously known as Oak Mountain). At its peak, it was the top honeymoon destination in America. Beginning with the famous red car lines in California, Professor Lowe extended the line up through the rolling hills in Rubio Canyon where a small hotel was built at the base of new incline rail systems that would take a visitor up a mile along a ridge overlooking the LA Basin to the top of Echo Mountain.
The top of Echo Mountain became a little city of its own with places to eat, order picnic lunches, shop at stores, dormitories for employees, power generating station to power Echo Mountain facilities. There was also a trolley repair building and pit, observation decks at various spots, trails that could be taken by hikers both up and down the mountain and into the Alpine regions, tennis courts, stables and a now little known zoo. The entire assembly of buildings were painted white and because of the view from far below, became known as "The White City in the sky". The “opera box” great incline cars were also white and could be seen from afar ferrying up and down the hill. On a ridge behind the Echo Mountain ridge was an observatory building with a working 16 inch telescope housed in a round domed building. The foundations can still be found at the site as well as the cement stand which is what the telescope was mounted upon. It was Professor Lowe's intention to build the rail system all the way to the top of Mount Wilson along with additional hotels and facilities on the top of Mount Wilson. Later, much of the path of the large 100" telescope and observatory built on Mount Wilson was used to transport the delicate 100" mirror to the top of Mount Wilson.
[From Wikipedia]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058643/03e5e617-ede3-45ea-9817-79e95ae8eb81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=598&p=1&q=high)
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