Pasadena
Colorado Boulevard — the original Route 66
Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard IS the original Route 66 alignment through the Los Angeles area. Home to the Rose Bowl, Norton Simon Museum, and Old Town Pasadena's vibrant shopping and dining scene. The annual Rose Parade has marched down Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Fair Oaks Pharmacy in nearby South Pasadena is a working soda fountain since 1915 — the most Instagram-worthy food stop on California Route 66.
exploreThings to See & Do
Colorado Boulevard
CAN'T MISSOriginal Route 66 alignment, Rose Parade route since 1890.
Norton Simon Museum
World-class art collection including Rembrandt and Picasso.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
American$RT66 CLASSICWorking soda fountain since 1915, phosphates, egg creams, malts at marble counter.
Tips for Visiting Pasadena
Fair Oaks Pharmacy is in South Pasadena, not Pasadena proper — it's a 5-min drive.
Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd has excellent dining and shopping — allow 2-3 hours.