Things to do in and around Altadena
Altadena is a delightful destination for families and culture enthusiasts alike, offering a variety of activities such as an arena entertainment facility and educational experiences. Visitors can enjoy scenic city walks and explore vibrant shopping spots, ensuring a well-rounded vacation filled with leisure and adventure. Whether you're seeking entertainment or a bit of retail therapy, Altadena has something for everyone.
Shopping
The nearest shopping destination is Americana at Brand, located 12.9km away, offering a vibrant mix of entertainment and family-friendly shops. If you're up for a drive, visit Grand Central Market and The Last Bookstore, both 19.3km away, featuring unique city vibes and diverse selections.
Recreation
For a rejuvenating experience, visit Chuan Spa, located a mere 8.0km from Altadena, where wellness and relaxation await with soothing treatments. For sports enthusiasts, Dodger Stadium and Crypto.com Arena offer vibrant atmospheres, 10 and 20.9km away, respectively, perfect for enjoying thrilling games and events.
Adventure
Experience the thrill of racing at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting, located 17.7km from Altadena, where adrenaline and excitement await. Enjoy a scenic hike along the Mount Lowe Railway trail in Altadena, immersing yourself in nature's beauty and adventure right on your doorstep.
Nightlife
Experience the wonders of the Griffith Observatory for stunning night sky views and family-friendly entertainment. For a touch of romance and culture, visit the Sierra Madre Playhouse. If you're in the mood for adventure, Jewel City Bowl offers a fun arcade atmosphere perfect for families.
*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.
![Professor Lowe had a dream to make the beautiful Mountains overlooking the cities of Altadena / Pasadena accessible to average citizens. After much planning, many exploratory trips on horseback, he and Engineer Thomas McPherson located a series of routes that could be built upon with a series of rail cars to reach miles back into the forest and eventually all the way to the top of Mount Wilson. Financing the project himself, Professor Lowe proceeded to build his dream which eventually reached all the way to the base of Mount Lowe (named after Professor Lowe, previously known as Oak Mountain). At its peak, it was the top honeymoon destination in America. Beginning with the famous red car lines in California, Professor Lowe extended the line up through the rolling hills in Rubio Canyon where a small hotel was built at the base of new incline rail systems that would take a visitor up a mile along a ridge overlooking the LA Basin to the top of Echo Mountain.
The top of Echo Mountain became a little city of its own with places to eat, order picnic lunches, shop at stores, dormitories for employees, power generating station to power Echo Mountain facilities. There was also a trolley repair building and pit, observation decks at various spots, trails that could be taken by hikers both up and down the mountain and into the Alpine regions, tennis courts, stables and a now little known zoo. The entire assembly of buildings were painted white and because of the view from far below, became known as "The White City in the sky". The “opera box” great incline cars were also white and could be seen from afar ferrying up and down the hill. On a ridge behind the Echo Mountain ridge was an observatory building with a working 16 inch telescope housed in a round domed building. The foundations can still be found at the site as well as the cement stand which is what the telescope was mounted upon. It was Professor Lowe's intention to build the rail system all the way to the top of Mount Wilson along with additional hotels and facilities on the top of Mount Wilson. Later, much of the path of the large 100" telescope and observatory built on Mount Wilson was used to transport the delicate 100" mirror to the top of Mount Wilson.
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