Got coffee, strolled down Lake Street then went shopping. Parking was free and easy and the TJMaxx…read moreand Macy's Backstage were worth it.

Oh wow!!!! Since I have stopped coming to Pasadena because they decided to tow my car for zero…read moresigns and zero warnings, I changed my mind and gave them another shot a whopping 20 years later. One does not repeat the same lessons about driving to a city that tows cars for no reason, but since this Taste and Sounds Food Crawl on South Lake Ave was offering free parking, I showed up here 20 years later. I have found huge improvement here, but by the time I left, it got so crowded, it was a tad difficult getting out of The Shops on South Lake parking lot. I'll still rate this location a 5-star simply because I didn't encounter Any hassle heading back here 2 decades later. And there were definitely free GiveAways such as beautifully designed shopping bags, free samples on food and drinks from select cafes only. Ain't complaining!!!!

This outdoor shopping center is very nice, clean, and inviting, yet there are hardly any open…read morebusinesses, as it appears most have left for whatever reason. What remains are empty storefronts. It would be great if the property management company could somehow attract businesses to return here, as this is a prime location on very busy Colorado Boulevard.

All the stores close so early, even on a Friday night. A very dead outdoor shopping venue. They…read morehave a couple food spots but nothing noteworthy. Parking is not free of course, but you can get it validated at certain stores.

After dining at Sugarfish, I discovered that it's located inside The Commons, a charming and…read morebeautifully designed shopping area. The atmosphere is fantastic, with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a coffee, get some work done, or just hang out and relax. A unique feature of the courtyard is the two red telephone booths, which add a fun decorative touch and make the space feel even more inviting. After our meal, I was able to shop at Williams-Sonoma, which is conveniently located here, along with other great businesses and restaurants, including: * FACILE * SOULCYCLE * Drybar * Green Street Restaurant * Lemonade Restaurant * Philz Coffee * UOVO * Mercado * Dan Modern Chinese * SUGARFISH * The Counter * TravelStore Whether you're grabbing a bite to eat, shopping, or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, The Commons is a great place to visit. Recommend you checking this place out when you're in Pasadena!

What a charming and cozy place! We had parked somewhere close by. We had a previous engagement…read moreearlier and thought of exploring the neighborhood. What caught my eye were the two red phone booths (feels like you're in London) but it had no phones inside, but it's okay! There is still a Christmas tree in the middle of all the restaurants. The places to eat here are the following: * Philz Coffee - my fave coffee shop in Pasadena! * Dan Modern Chinese * Lemonade * Mercado (Mexican cuisine) * Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa * The Counter * Green Street Restaurant * Uovo (Italian cuisine) Some of the restaurants I had tried in other locations except for Dan Modern Chinese, Mercado, Green Street Italian and Uovo. Looking forward to try these! For retail and services, there's the Dry Bar, Soulcycle, Facile Skin Care and Williams Sonoma. It's a small complex and not too crowded. I would take family and friends here to eat and relax.

My wife and I had a great time here last night when we came to eat at Nick's Pasadena to celebrate…read moreour anniversary. We also visited Pet Food Express where we were able to pet a cute Corgi and visited the Macy nearby. I parked in the parking lot behind Nick's and depending when you go, you might have to pay or it will be free. Since I parked my car after 7pm on a Wednesday, it's free. I wasn't sure at first and tried paying at the parking machine and also through the mobile app but it wasn't working. It wasn't until I walked inside Pet Food Express and the worker let me know they stop enforcing the parking time limit after 5pm on weekdays.

I didn't even know there was a South Lake Avenue area in Pasadena until I saw the signs. I just…read morethought there are just shops along Lake Avenue. Anyway, I was at Susie's Cakes and happened to park in the back parking lot because there were no street parking available. Tons of parking in the back. You wouldn't think there are plenty of parking from the main street. There are pay parking stations. Please read the signs. Certain time limits are free. To me that's service from the city of Pasadena. Thank you!!! Otherwise, you'll have to pay for parking. Cost shouldn't be too bad though. There are actually a few blocks of shops and eateries that pertain to South Lake Avenue. Selections are fantastic. I haven't visited all of them. Here are a few mentionables... Susie's Cakes, Randy's Donuts, El Mendocino, Panda Express, and many more. Park close to where you'll be dining, shopping, and playing. Happy Shopping and Dining!!!

It used to be Westfield, but recently got bought out. Now it's the shops at Santa Anita…read more The main department stores are JcPenney, Macys, and Nordstrom. There is also a 99 ranch! Plenty of food options here. One of my favorite is Ding Tai Fung, also the Nagi ramen place is another good choice. If you have room for dessert, the Japanese cheesecake at Uncle tetsu is a place I stop for sweets. Plenty of parking, there is usually a lot of parking available at the structure by AMC and Bowlero.

I really like this mall I just visited about two weeks ago…read more They have a great selection of Asian specialty foods, skincare, and toys/things to do. My favorite place in the mall is the Hello Pottery and the bakery upstairs near the Gap. The massage people upstairs could do a little better but I guess because I'm pregnant they didn't want to put too much pressure on me. I felt like they rushed my massage at Diamond massage since it was close to closing time. I have yet to see the entire mall but I loved one of their Korean skincare stores I got a few items, the old navy is nice, Nordstrom employees helped me and told me about my bag that I got how to care for it, the Din tai fung was my first time going and nice. I still want to explore the rest :) especially the market downstairs

I stopped by the Burlington Arcade in Pasadena and loved how easy it was to walk around. The shops…read moreoffer a nice mix of selection depending on what you are looking for and it is fun to browse without feeling rushed. The service in the stores I stepped into was friendly and low pressure which made the experience even better. Prices felt fair for the area and there is something for different budgets. Everything was clean and the storefronts were inviting. The bright red telephone booth is such a fun prop for pics and definitely adds to the vibe. It is a cute stop if you are already in the area and want something low key and easy.

Beautiful shopping center to take you back as if you were in London…read more It's sad that there aren't too many vendors, but if you want coffee and baked goods, they have it.

I have been to Arcade Lane in Pasadena on several occasions primarily to dine at El Portal, Takuya…read more(permanently closed), Yahaira's Cafe, and most recently at Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. This alley is inspired by European designs. It's archway is very quaint and romantic. There are a few charming shops and restaurants. Parking is in the back on Green St... not 100% sure if it's free. Free street parking is on Colorado Blvd at this time. However, they already have a pay parking station right in front of Arcade Lane. It's not active yet until sometime in 2026. It's coming... Here are a good handful of tenants at Arcade Lane... Happy Dining and Shopping! Arcade Lane Compounding Pharmacy Daniel Arias, We Fund LA El Portal Monarca Sol Collective Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr Transworld Business Advisors of LA Metro NE Valia's Jewelers Wollhaus Yahaira's Cafe P.S. Takuya Japanese Restaurant is no longer at Arcade Lane. It has been replaced by Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr.

Careful parking at Arcade Lane. I was charged $137.50 for parking while I went to the Pasadena…read morePlayhouse for about 2 1/2 hoursw. No businesses at the Arcade Center seem to have a phone # to call to register a complaint.

This place is so nice. It's kinda a hidden gem that we discovered when we came to eat at CPK. We…read moregot to walk around and wait outside for our table. It's so cute and Spanish style. Lots of fun for the kids to run around. The fountain is nice and relaxing.

I'm really only reviewing the parking garage, as this is where I parked to visit a friend in the…read morehotel nearby. The parking garage is $2 an hour (which seems reasonable) and very handy to the property. It was at night but I felt perfectly safe inside. The spaces are large enough for my SUV and the garage is well-lit and everything is labeled. The payment is made before getting into your car, which means you're not tied up trying to get out while the person ahead is fumbling for a credit card and can't figure out how to insert it correctly. It's a fine parking garage.

This food district is whole block collection of restaurants in Pasadena location!…read more A nice walk around the corner blocks close by! There's a diagonal pedestrian walk crossing !! Some eateries to name a few which we passed by were: PAPER RICE ( we ate here) RAMEN TATSUNOYA MI PIACE 21 CHOICES FROZEN YOGURT RUSSELL's DELIGHT PASTRY SOH GRILL HOUSE JUMAK MAMA LU's CHEESECAKE FACTORY ( went here for dessert )