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Pasadena Vacation Home Rentals
Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history.
Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.
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Tournament of Roses
391 South Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91184; (626) 449-ROSE;
Parade Website;
Parade: Starts 8AM on Jan 1st (unless it is Sunday then parade runs on Monday);
Bowl Game: Starts at 2PM (same day as the parade);
The Rose Parade
Featuring over 120
units including majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Starts at
8AM on New Years Day and will be televised across the nation. Definitely the biggest annual parade event in the world.
Over 5 million attendance plus a huge television telecast in multiple languages.
The first Tournament of Roses was staged in 1890 by members of Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club,
former residents of the East and Midwest eager to showcase their new home's mild winter weather.
The parade starts at the corner of Orange Grove and Colorado Blvd and runs about 5 miles down the length of Colorado Blvd
to Sierra Madre Blvd where it turns north.
Overnite Camping - Colorado Blvd is closed on
New Years Eve for spectators to camp out overnite to reserve a good
viewing spot for the parade (big overnite street party).
Grandstand Seating - Tickets for the grandstand seats must be obtained months in advance.
Float Staging Area - Parade sponsors spend months designing and building floats. The final staging area
is Orange Grove Blvd where final float preparations are made and units assemble for the parade.
Float Display Area - After the parade, float entries are parked at Victory Park on Sierra Madre Blvd for several
days for public viewing.
Expo Village - Dec 29 to Jan 2nd.
Events include Festival, museum, float decorating, post parade showcase.
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl theme related "theme park". Watch as a variety of fruit, seed, bark,
grass and of course flowers, by hundres of hardworking volunteers.
Tournament House and Wrigley Gardens
391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena CA; 626-449-4100;
TOR Website;
Tours Thurs 2PM-4PM (Feb-Aug only); Gardens Open Daily;
This ornate mansion, once owned by chewing gum manufacturer William Wrigley, Jr.,
was built between 1908 and 1914 and today serves as the headquarters for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.
A two-year restoration was recently completed on the house.
Tournament of Roses Equestfest - Dec 29 to 31st.
Come and see many of the Equestrian units schedule to march in the upcoming
Rose Parade. Visit the horse stable, meet the riders and watch some great demonstrations of skill.
 Southern California Equestrian Adventure Guide - More Info for this topic.
Tournament of Roses Museum - Dec 29 to Jan 2nd.
A unique exhibit collection featuring artifacts and history of the Tournament of Roses.
Tournament or Roses Bandfest - Dec 29 to 30th.
For two days before parade day, their award winning marching bands will perform the field shows that made them famous.
Tournament of Roses Open - Jan 2nd, 8AM.
Golf tournament held at Brookside Golf Course, Pasadena, on the day after the Rose Bowl between fans and alumni.
Tour Pasadena California
Tourists may also enjoy visits to Old Town Pasadena which features a huge variety of choices of restaurants,
shopping centers, night clubs, bars, and movie theaters, and 'Paseo Colorado,' which features a unique collection
of retail stores, fine and casual dining and garden promenades.
Rose Parade Affiliated Groups
South Pasadena TOR - Oldest float builder in the parade.
Burbank TOR - Float builder assocation.
TOR Radio Amateurs - Ham Radio Support Group for the Parade.
La Canada Flintridge TOR
Pasadena City College - TOR Honor Band
West Covina TOR Foundation - Annual Parade float entry.
Rose Parade Float Builders
Phoenix Decorating Company - premier builder of Rose Parade floats
Fiesta Parade Floats - The decorating home of Duarte-based Fiesta Parade Floats — the Tournament’s leading award-winning float builder.
Festival Artists -
Charisma Floats -
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Pasadena Hilton Resort
168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101;
This cozy boutique-style hotel in the heart of Pasadena, California has recently gone through a multi-million dollar renovation.
Each of the resort's 296 guest rooms are designed with technology in mind and equipped with the 'Smart Desk.'
Each room features two 2-line telephones with voicemail, data port, wireless high-speed internet access, desk-level outlets, laptop tray, as well as an ergonomically correct chair.
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Pasadena Westin Resort
191 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101;
The Westin Pasadena is located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of historic old town, restaurants, museums, shopping, and the Pasadena Conference Center.
This California Resort features contemporary comfort, a well-stocked library, and a rooftop pool with big city views.
This facility has 18 meeting rooms to host everything from intimate events to corporate meetings.
The Pasadena Westin features the signature Heavenly Bed, with pillow-top mattress, is standard in every room.
Try out workout room and exercise in the privacy of your own room with guided DVDs and equipment.
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Pasadena Sheraton Resort
303 East Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91101;
Location: the corner of Cordova Street and Marengo Avenue.
This great California Sheraton Resort is located just one block south of the historic
Paseo Colorado Shopping Village in downtown Pasadena.
The hotel features a full-service, 24-hour business center and a well-equipped fitness center with Life Fitness treadmills, Lifecycle and multi-station gym equipment.
Guests can enjoy California-style dining in Restaurant Soleil, or a delicious happy-hour hors d'oeuvres buffet from Charlie's Bar. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to dining, shopping, and entertainment within a five-mile radius.
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Monrovia Oak Tree Inn
788 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016;
Location: Westside Monrovia where I-210 crosses Huntington Drive;
Oak Tree Inn presents your choice of either a relaxing weekend getaway,
exciting sports weekend, or an intensive week of business.
This 56=guestroom hotel now featuring wireless connection, Plasma TV, King Deluxe, Non-Smoking rooms.
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Monrovia 700 Huntington
700 Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016;
Location: Westside Monrovia where I-210 crosses Huntington Drive;
The 700 Huntington Resort Hotel gives a glimpse into Old Town Monrovia's quaint charm and surprising sophistication.
Visitors will enjoy a unique shopping, entertainment, and dining experience because
Old Town is home to fine restaurants, boutiques and a 12-screen movie palace.
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San Dimas Red Roof Inn Resort
204 North Village Court, San Dimas, CA 91773;
Location: Use Arrow Highway Exit from the Orange Freeway (SR-57)
Red Roof Inn is renovating all of their inns nationwide! This location now features redesigned rooms with more comfort and added amenities.
They're rededicated to making your stay even better and back that promise with their Guest Satisfaction Program, which guarantees you
will enjoy your stay or they don't expect you to pay. The San Dimas Red Roof Inn is near 4 restaurants, many shopping centers and the downtown corporate district.
This Inn features an outdoor pool and hot tub and all guest rooms include high-speed wireless Internet access, a microwave and a refrigerator.
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Monrovia Comfort Inn
1125 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016;
Location: Westside Monrovia where I-210 crosses Huntington Drive;
This 39-room Comfort Inn facility includes an outdoor seasonal pool.
Other amenities include the Guest washer and dryer facilities.
Dining, shopping and entertainment venues are very close at hand.
This resort is centrally located to all major attractions and businesses in San Gabriel Valley.
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Arcadia Santa Anita Inn
130 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007;
With 109 finely decorated rooms, the Santa Anita Inn has been totally restored to be one of the finest hotel in the San Gabriel Valley.
It features a resort-like atmosphere with 5.5 acres of landscaping in the heart of Arcadia California.
The grounds make you feel like you are a thousand miles away from the city, yet you are within minutes of any point in Southern California.
Guestrooms feature either 1 king or two twin beds. Complimentary continental breakfast in the lobby every morning.
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