Things to do in Pasadena, California (CA): The Best Shopping

February 18, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Most famous for hosting the annual New Year's Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl, Pasadena is more than just a football town. Its extravagant City Hall boasts a beautiful Baroque dome, a courtyard garden and relaxing fountain. On South Orange Boulevard, known as Millionaires' Row, there are landmarked mansions to rival the most opulent homes of Beverly Hills. That chattering in the air is probably the local population of naturalized Red-crowned Amazon parrots.
Restaurants in Pasadena

1. Pooh Bah Record Shop

1101 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106-1420 +1 626-449-3359
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

A great place to browse through thousands of CDs and records ranging from classical to hip-hop.

2. Vroman's Bookstore

695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101-2116 +1 626-449-5320 http://Www.vromansbookstore.com
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5.0 based on 221 reviews

Vroman's Bookstore

Reviewed By CalBearsFan2013 - Berkeley, United States

Just came back from a long weekend in Pasadena. I have to say that Vroman's is a local gem. Warm and inviting. I really appreciated how the various sections were set up with related materials. Awesome fountain pen and ink selections - with staff that are both knowledgeable and friendly. The ink colour choices were outstanding. They opened a wine bar area last week. Fun to have a nice glass of wine and a munchie after making your purchases. Once again the staff super friendly and welcoming. I wish we could have a Vroman's in the East Bay!

3. Distant Lands

20 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-1914 +1 800-310-3220 http://www.distantlands.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Distant Lands

4. High Low Vintage

1031 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106-2409 +1 626-356-0402 [email protected] http://highlowvintage.com/
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High Low Vintage

5. Gold Bug

34 E Union St Down Kendall Alley on the south side of Union, Pasadena, CA 91103-3922 +1 626-744-9963 [email protected] http://www.goldbugpasadena.com
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Gold Bug

Do you like Art and Nature? If so, you will enjoy this gallery inspired by nature, history and science. With over 100 contemporary designers, Gold Bug is full of unique and never before seen art pieces perfect for home decoration, gifts or a unique keepsake from your travels. Like being in a museum where everything is for sale, make sure to leave enough time to take it all in.

6. Collector's Paradise Pasadena

319 S Arroyo Pkwy Unit 4, Pasadena, CA 91105-2547 +1 626-577-6694 [email protected] http://comicsandcards.net
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Collector's Paradise Pasadena

Collector's Paradise Pasadena is a branch of Collector's Paradise, a comic book store with the 1st branch in Winnetka, CA. The older store has been open for 25 years and has been named best comic book store in LA for the last few years in a row. The new Pasadena store is a clean and well-lit store with a huge selection of Comics, Graphic Novels, Art Books, Art prints, plus our Events!

7. Pasadena City College Flea Market

1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106-2003 +1 626-585-7906 [email protected] http://www.pasadena.edu/fleamarket
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Pasadena City College Flea Market

OPEN THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH! PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC DATES. The Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Over 400 vendors attend our market, located in the PCC parking lots along the East and West sides of campus.

8. Mignon Chocolate

6 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103-3905 +1 626-796-7100 http://mignonchocolate.com/shop/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mignon Chocolate

Reviewed By NYU62 - Tucson, United States

This chocolate shop is around the corner from our Marriott Courtyard in Pasadena. We've walked by there often, but it was always in the evening, so the shop was closed. Today (8/6), we arrived at the Hotel early, and had to wait for our room, so we took a walk around the block, and found this shop open. We were a bit timid about only buying one or two chocolates apiece, but the pleasant person behind the counter made us feel at ease. Everything looked so delicious, it was hard to choose. My husband definitely wanted to try the dark chocolate chili pepper truffle, so he asked for that one, plus a Mignon special truffle. I chose two with caramel. The four bite sized pieces of chocolate came out to $7.00, so this is not your everyday Hershey bar. As soon as we left the shop, we had to try them, and they truly were super delicious. Just melted in your mouth. We both were very happy with our choices, and this definitely was a treat. We had had no lunch, and were happy that now, we were fine until dinner.

9. Pasadena Antique Mall

309 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101-2312 +1 626-304-9886 http://www.thepasadenaantiquemall.com
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Pasadena Antique Mall

10. South Pasadena Farmers' Market

905 Meridian Ave Meridian Ave. and El Centro Street next to the Gold Line South Pasadena Station, Pasadena, CA 91030-3135 http://www.southpasadenafarmersmarket.org
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

South Pasadena Farmers' Market

Reviewed By 29carfrae - Nanaimo, Canada

Always busy with stalls selling produce, honey, desserts, ethnic food (Indian, Mediterranean, Asian) plants etc. Thursdays 4-6 pm. Go early and find a parking spot nearby as the nearby streets are closed when the market is on.

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