- Our list of the best things to do in Pasadena, California, features the top 1218 nearby activities — including 433 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Pasadena, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
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Eighteen acres of pure fun situated in the beautiful landscape of Manhattan Beach, California can be found at Polliwog Park. Boasting more than the average park, this adventure land boasts a nature reserve boarded by a pond, water features, botanical gardens, a pool, and more.
22.7 Miles
80%
10 votes
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a dreamy location for nature lovers. The garden is home to various species of grasses, flowers, trees and shrubs and visitors can enjoy guided tours of the local wildlife and birds.
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Camp Snoopy At Knott's Berry Farm is the children's area themed with the popular Schulz's characters. Featured rides include a Balloon Race, Huff and Puff mining car, Linus Launcher's blanket ride, Rapid River Run, and Charlie Brown's Kite Flyer.
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Classic characters of the Peanuts gang take the forefront at Knott's Camp Snoopy within the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park. This segment of the park caters specifically to families with young children through kid-friendly shows, and most rides have a short height requirement.
22.7 Miles
100%
4 votes
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Ghostrider Ride
Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
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The longest wooden roller coaster on the west coast of the United States is the Ghostrider Ride at Knott's Berry Farm. The coaster reaches speeds of 56 mph and is 118 feet tall with two major drops.
22.8 Miles
89%
171 votes
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Once a private beach, Annanberg Community Beach House is now a public place that is open year round. The place also gives you the possibility to play beach volleyball, soccer and tennis but can also be rented for parties and weddings.
22.8 Miles
84%
523 votes
1087
Long Beach Airport
4100 E. Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA 90808
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The Long Beach Airport is a regional airport in Long Beach, California. Its principal airlines are Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways. Many smaller airlines also service the Long Beach Airport.
22.8 Miles
Visitors of Spiked Paint will have the opportunity to learn about acrylic painting. The location also hosts special events, including birthday parties, holiday and corporate events, bachelorette parties, baby showers, and team-building events.
22.8 Miles
66%
194 votes
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Spanning a total of 245 acres along three miles of shore, Santa Monica State Beach is a beach location popular among local residents and visitors alike. Guests commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking on the sand, and enjoying the scenic views.
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100%
7 votes
340 W Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
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At Fullerton Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like an indoor gym with basketball courts, an aquatics facility, outdoor sports fields, and more. The pool is lifeguard monitored and hosts open swim sessions for the public.