Things to do in and around Altadena
Altadena offers a delightful blend of family-friendly activities, sports, and cultural experiences. Visitors can enjoy various recreational areas, engage in educational pursuits, and explore arena entertainment facilities. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures or cultural enrichment, Altadena provides an inviting atmosphere for a memorable getaway.
Shopping
In Altadena, you can shop for unique gifts at Rioni, located 3.7km away. For a larger experience, visit Americana at Brand, 5.0km away, which offers a vibrant atmosphere. If you're up for a drive, the Grand Central Market is 7.5km away, providing a bustling city vibe.
Recreation
Dodger Stadium offers an exhilarating atmosphere for sports enthusiasts, located 6.2km from Altadena. For music lovers, the Hollywood Palladium presents vibrant concerts 8.1km away, while Lake Legg, 6.8km from Altadena, serves as a tranquil haven for relaxation and wellness amidst nature.
Adventure
Embark on the Mount Lowe Railway trail for an invigorating hike amidst stunning scenery and outdoor adventure. For motor racing enthusiasts, the Irwindale Speedway offers thrilling events 6.2km away. Alternatively, enjoy a spirited game at the San Marino Tennis Center, located 3.1km from Altadena.
Nightlife
For a vibrant night in Altadena, visit the nearby Griffith Observatory for stunning views and family-friendly fun. Alternatively, catch a captivating performance at Ahmanson Theatre, or enjoy a romantic film at Regency Academy Cinemas for a delightful cinematic experience.
![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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