Art Center Hillside Campus
Thursday Sessions,
Friday Morning Sessions,
Saturday Sessions
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Art Center South Campus
Friday Afternoon Sessions,
Friday Evening Reception
950 Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(15 minute drive from Hillside Campus)
Gamble House
Thursday Evening Reception
4 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA 91103
Hotel
Marriott Courtyard Pasadena/Old Town
180 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Shuttle
Shuttle service will be provided between the Marriott Courtyard, the Art Center College of Design campuses and all evening reception sites.
Parking
Directions will be forthcoming
Old Town Pasadena: Restaurants and Attractions
The historic city of Pasadena and the area of “Old Pasadena” is a dynamic neighborhood 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles where one can find a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance from the LEAP symposium hotel, The Courtyard Marriott. Colorado Boulevard is the main thoroughfare of Old Pasadena. Here are some of our team’s favorite places in the area:
A Good Brew
Jones Coffee
A local favorite, this converted warehouse space is a stone’s throw from South Campus and roasts its coffee beans on site.
693 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood: Pasadena
Intelligentsia Coffee
Located in the heart of the Old Pasadena, this boutique coffee shop also offers a craft beer and wine menu and outdoor seating.
55 E. Colorado Blvd (between Fair Oaks & Raymond)
Pasadena, CA 91103
Watering Holes
Congregation Ale House
Gastropub featuring an extensive craft beer menu and ample parking. Located between South Campus and The Marriott.
300 S. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Casual Bites
Luggage Room Pizzeria
Great wood-fired pizza and casual atmosphere, right in between the Marriott and South Campus
260 South Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
http://www.theluggageroom.com
Umami Burger:
This quintessential LA burger joint was named Burger of the Year by GQ magazine and is self-described as “fine-dining fast food”. Full service bar available.
49 E. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/
Saladang Song:
California Thai cuisine with a stunning outdoor patio. Located between south campus and the Marriott.
363 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Sushi Roku:
Hip Sushi spot tucked behind the Old Pasadena shopping strip on Colorado. Sushi Roku features an extensive menu and happy hour specials.
22 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
El Cholo:
Traditional Mexican dishes made from family recipes. El Cholo’s Pasadena location is housed at Paseo Colorado. Their sister restaurant, Dona Rosa, is located a few blocks from South Campus and features a fast-casual setting and family recipes different from those at El Cholo.
260 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite #203
Pasadena, CA 91101
Dona Rosa
577 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
High End Fare
Arroyo Chop House:
Steaks, chops, and seafood. Voted one of the best restaurants in Pasadena
536 S Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91105
Racion:
Spanish tapas inspired by the traditional flavors of the Basque regions of Spain and France in a modern California dining setting. Located just off Colorado Blvd in Old Pasadena
119 W. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91105
Cultural Sites:
If you are in the area a bit longer post-LEAP, the following museum collections and landmarks near Pasadena are worth a visit:
The Norton Simon Museum
411 W. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
www.nortonsimon.org
The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
www.huntington.org
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
Outside Pasadena:
Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.moca.org
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N. Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.moca.org
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd
Culver City, PA 90232
www.mjt.org
The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
www.hammer.ucla.edu
The J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
www.getty.edu
The Griffith Observatory
2800 E. Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.griffithobservatory.org
