Pamper yourself at California

Pasadena, located in Southern California, is famous for the annual Rose Bowl college football game and the Tournament of Roses parade featuring the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands. Each year, millions of spectators from around the world celebrate the New Year with this tradition.

Additionally, Pasadena is also known for its extraordinary turn-of-the-century architecture, world-class museums, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and recreational activities, such as:

Old Town Pasadena - The ideal place to browse and shop, Old Town Pasadena is noted for its quaint alleyways and breathtaking architectural styles. You'll find turn-of-the-century buildings and warehouses renovated to offer more than 130 retail stores, art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, bistros and more.

The Huntington Library - The Library offers beautiful botanical gardens and an art collection which includes the original "Blue Boy" and "Pinkie". Also on display is the original manuscript of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", and a Gutenberg Bible on vellum.

Norton Simon Museum - The Norton Simon Museum contains one of the world's most superb collections of art. Prints include one on of the finest Goya collections in the world, as well as works on paper by Rembrandt, Fragonard and Picasso.

Theatres - The Pasadena Civic Auditorium houses the Pasadena Symphony and The Annual Primetime Emmy Awards live telecast. The Pasadena Playhouse is the State Theater of California and a registered historic landmark. The Ice House is Pasadena's renowned comedy and music night spot.

The Gamble House - Built in 1908 by Architects Greene and Greene for David and Mary Gamble, this internationally recognized masterpiece of the turn-of-the-century Arts and Crafts Movement is a designated United States national Historic Landmark. Tours of the house are conducted Thursday through Sunday.

Pasadena's diverse offerings for culture and entertainment, coupled with its close proximity to the wealth of activities in Los Angeles and Southern California (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills, the beach and mountains, Dodger Stadium, etc.) make it a premier destination for luxury and pleasure.

Book your room at The Langham, Hungtington Hotel & Spa to experience all these fun ideas!

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