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    The Commons

    3.7 (13 reviews)
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    The Commons is a beautiful spot to spend time in Pasadena, especially with the new courtyard! The atmosphere is charming and there's so many great dining options - like Uovo and Sugarfish - to choose from. My favorite way to spend a weekend? Grab a cup of coffee from Philz, get a relaxing treatment at Facile, and do a little shopping at William Sonoma or the occasional Creative Communal market. Highly recommend this area!

    Monica R.

    In Pasadena, a charming city, this complex of stores and restaurants is a nice place to go eat, hang out friends with a good coffee. There are expensive and affordable places. It is really chill. Enjoy this Summer.

    Sterling L.

    I've had my office at the Commons for 19 years, so I've questioned some of their architectural choices in the past like the Mediterranean Fountain in the English tutor courtyard. But Most have been big improvements. However the new Sugarfish storefront is appallingly ugly in this setting! Their food really needs to be amazing to make up for the eyesore that they've created in my courtyard!

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    Such a gem of a property! Best retail and dining with the cutest courtyard and public wifi so you can work while having lunch.

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    Beautiful grounds, great dining options: what's not to love? I especially love the new courtyard!

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    The Shops on Lake Avenue

    The Shops on Lake Avenue

    4.1(8 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The Shops on Lake Avenue is as direct as it can be. It is the home of some of the best stores and…read moreeateries that we know such as Macy's, TJ Maxx, Trader Joe's, Moda Optique, Erewhon, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Orvis, and more. I got a chance to offer my patronage to Trader Joe's and See's Candies (seasonal store) in the past and Ewerhon most recently. It's not just a standard retail shopping center, but an elevated version with a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by quaint patios, great selection of unique stores, variety of specialty shops, and good handful of casual + fine dining options. It's the next level shopping and dining experience you will remember. The sophisticated ambiance creates intrigue, wonder, and delight for visitors from all around near and far. Come enjoy the cool restaurants, fun shopping, spectacular dining and outdoor seating that you may not find anywhere else! Don't forget to check out both north and south shops. Btw, free parking is available located closer to Erewhon.

    The Shops on Lake Avenue. This area extends from 345 through 455 South Lake Avenue 91101. It is on…read morethe west side of Lake Avenue. Some prompts from Google indicate that it is a larger area than it actually is. It is the original Bullock's department store in Pasadena. It has great historical and architectural significance. This area was developed to be a leisurely place to enjoy community, shopping, food. It was a new concept design specifically for this area. It is a walkable and enjoyable experience to shop and eat in this area. Now that it is Macy's they have continued to develop small boutique stores located alongside the lower edge of the building along Lake. Some of the small boutique stores have changed. The new stores have become very popular. Foundation stores like Trader Joe's and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf keep bringing in new customers. It is important to check opening hours for the different stores as they vary from store to store. Parking is available in the Macy's parking lot adjacent. I believe it's 3 hours parking but double check always the printed signs. The last time I walked by the area I was impressed at the generational diversity. Nice to realize that some of the historic influences of the past are being carried on by a new generation. When visiting this is a great place to consider. It gives you a good foundation for understanding how Pasadena developed its friendly atmosphere. Look forward to coming back often!

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    South Lake Avenue - Nick's

    South Lake Avenue

    4.0(10 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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!!!

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    The Shops at Santa Anita - Found some really excellent sales today for Veterans Day!! 50% off at Express & 15% off at Jo Malone in Nordstroms!! (11/11/25)

    The Shops at Santa Anita

    3.6(1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    This is such a big and beautiful mall. Inside the mall looks so luxurious and spacious. They have…read morestores in outdoor space in second floor as well. It's a hub for not just great food and shopping, but for entertainment they have AMC and Dave and Buster's as well. Plenty of parking available between outdoor parking lot and the multi level indoor garage. We initially came to the mall for dinner at Din Tai Fung. While walking the place, I found they had so many other Asian brand stores like Miniso, Meet Fresh, Uniqlo and Kinokuniya bookstore. But most surprising of all was finding a whole 99 Ranch inside the mall. After dinner, we did some shopping here. Later at night, I came back here to play some games in Dave & Buster's. But the signs can improve a bit for better direction. I was so confused how to get to the parking near D&B entrance. Also, the parking garage seemed under maintained. But overall a really great place for both locals and tourists.

    Just an FYI: if you don't like large crowds, I definitely wouldn't come on the weekends because it…read morecan get packed. There are plenty of great stores to check out and a really good selection of restaurants. They also have a large bowling alley, a movie theater, and play areas for kids, so there's plenty to do whether you're coming with friends or family. It's a really fun mall with a lot going on, and there's something for pretty much everyone.

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    Macy's getting ready for spooky season lol!

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