Our first visit to Colorado Boulevard was for a car show on a Sunday afternoon. It was so fun, lots of families out and about. The sidewalks are big and most of the restaurants have patios and are dog friendly. It's such a great little area. Definitely worth a visit!
If you're looking for something interesting to do and don't mind the several pandhandlers along the sidewalk, take a stroll along Old Town's Colorado Blvd. Especially if you like to window shop or are looking for an interesting spot to dine. The CIty has several free-for-the-first-2-hours parking structures nearby to the south.
Colorado boulevard where I stayed had no place to go to eat if you didn't have a car. The only place was Target about 3 blocks away. Had to get a car, and Enterprise was closed, but Thrifty came to the rescue
I love walking, shopping, eating near Colorado blvd Pasadena from Pasadena old town up to Rosemead Blavd.It has old charm, all the new shopping, cinemas, book shops, collages, near by auditorium, and adjacent nice neighborhood like San Marino, South Pasadena, Arcadia etc.Its the street that uses for Pasadena Rose parade.
To view parade best to buy seats online in advance for one of the seats in the raised bleachers with sun at one's back. Was surprised to see locals who brought BBQ's, heaters, and ice chests (leaving their mess behind) and must have been camping out to 'save' their space. Also surprised at massive amount of Christian proselytizing on the parade root before and after the parade. And the bull horned 'brim and firestone' proselytizing while waiting to board the 'free' shuttles to the Rose Bowl game. Captive audience I guess. Oh, and Go Ducks!
This area of Pasadena has dozens of restaurants and bars. It is very pleasant to walk around and explore the different areas as well.
I am reminded of the song "Little Old Lady from Pasadena" from the 60s as I walk or drive down Colorado Boulevard. It can be quite crowded but the selection of stores is quite good and the people are very friendly.
So much to see, so many places to shop, quite a variety of food establishments from a gathering of food trucks on Los Robles to high-end eateries.FOODIE HEAVEN!
Target, Best Buy, nails, hair massages, health, the peaceful atmosphere. no 1 bothers you fun activities all year round id live here if i could.
A great way to spend an afternoon. Wander through the many shops, have a fabulous meal at the many restaurant options, see a movie or just sit and watch the world go by.