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Updated September 5 · September guide
Twenty-two Southern California September plans, ranked.
Compare three Labor Day festivals, Long Beach Comic Con, BlizzCon, Glendale chess, Pasadena's art weekends, Arcadia wellness, Taste of Arcadia and a free Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Santa Monica music, the Lucas Museum opening, two burger weeks, Design West Hollywood, and more source-backed local plans.
Updated August 28 · Burbank
Burbank closes August with the rescheduled Fab Four at Starlight Bowl.
Plan the August 30 concert with current city guidance, then use 968 local listings for food and practical stops.
Updated September 4 · Orange County
Orange County has two current Labor Day plans worth building a day around.
Compare Orange International Street Fair from September 4-6 with Laguna Beach's closing arts-festival weekend through September 6.
Updated August 28 · Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach has four late-August plans that go beyond a beach day.
Rank the Pier Swim, the remaining Bolsa Chica grunion night, surf history, and family nature programs through August 29.
Updated August 28 · Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach has seven current late-summer arts plans worth the trip.
Compare Pageant of the Masters, three festival grounds, museum exhibitions, promenade music, and the Passport to the Arts—with trolley and parking guidance.
Updated September 2 · Santa Monica
Santa Monica has four current September plans from morning through night.
Compare Saturday Pier wellness, Downtown farmers markets, Tongva Twilight through September 12, and the new Ocean Way Festival on September 26-27.
Updated August 28 · Glendale
Glendale has four remaining August plans that make the foothills feel close.
Rank the August 29 lawn film, August 30 wilderness shuttle, and year-round Sunday market.
Updated August 28 · Pasadena
Pasadena has seven current August plans worth putting on the calendar.
Compare the August 29 Pasadena POPS finale, live TV, Kidspace Campout, and a current Huntington exhibition.
Updated August 28 · Long Beach
Long Beach has four late-August plans worth building a day around.
Compare Conscience with the August 29-30 New Blues Festival and Long Beach Film Festival.
Updated August 28 · South Pasadena
South Pasadena has four late-summer plans that make a small city feel full.
Use active Eat! Shop! Enjoy! VIP perks through August 30, then plan the September 3 farmers market and singer-songwriter open mic.
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Pasadena Dining Edit - March 2026
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Pasadena restaurant reviews
Local recommendations based on notable Pasadena restaurants.
Italian
Union
37 E Union St, Pasadena
Union still feels like the room where Pasadena dresses up for dinner. Handmade pasta lands with precision, and the service is confident without ever turning stiff.
- Order: house-made pasta and a seasonal antipasti.
- Scene: date-night polished with a lively dining floor.
- Price: $$$
New American
Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
40 W Green St, Pasadena
Agnes balances neighborhood comfort and serious technique. The cheese-forward program is the hook, but the kitchen keeps pace with elegant, seasonal plates.
- Order: rotating cheese board plus market-driven mains.
- Scene: relaxed sophistication, ideal for groups.
- Price: $$$
Seafood
Fishwives
88 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena
Fishwives reads like a modern seafood salon: clean flavors, bright plating, and enough buzz to feel current. It is one of the easiest recommendations when someone asks for polished but not stuffy.
- Order: crudo, shellfish, and daily catch specials.
- Scene: social, energetic, and cocktail-forward.
- Price: $$$
French
Perle
43 E Union St, Pasadena
Perle leans Parisian without becoming performative. Rich sauces, structured wine choices, and a warm service rhythm make this a strong anchor for celebratory nights in Old Pasadena.
- Order: classic French preparations and dessert course.
- Scene: intimate, low-light, occasion-ready.
- Price: $$$$
Southeast Asian
Bone Kettle
67 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Bone Kettle is still one of Pasadena's smartest flavor plays. Broths are layered, spices are confident, and the room delivers just enough drama for a weekend plan.
- Order: signature broths and Indonesian-inspired plates.
- Scene: modern, high-energy, group-friendly.
- Price: $$$
Japanese
Osawa
77 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Osawa is precise, focused, and consistently refined. For diners who care about fish quality and restraint, this is where Pasadena competes with larger-city sushi rooms.
- Order: chef's nigiri progression and seasonal sashimi.
- Scene: quiet luxury and detail-oriented service.
- Price: $$$$
Chinese
Panda Inn
3488 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena
Panda Inn remains a local classic when you want polished Chinese comfort with dependable execution. Family-style sharing works especially well for celebratory tables.
- Order: signature house specialties and shared mains.
- Scene: established, welcoming, occasion-friendly.
- Price: $$
Coastal Californian
Pez Coastal Kitchen
61 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Pez brings a breezier coastal tone to Old Pasadena without sacrificing polish. Expect crisp seafood, easy-drinking cocktails, and a patio that fills up quickly on warm nights.
- Order: grilled seafood plates and shareable starters.
- Scene: upbeat patio energy and weekend crowds.
- Price: $$$
Restaurant selection is based on locally recognized Pasadena dining destinations,
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