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43 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Pasadena, California

Updated August 26, 2025

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Lobby of the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, formerly known as the Ahwahnee.
The ivy covered hotel.
Staircase at Hotel Vertigo
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Including The Ahwahnee Hotel, Venice Beach House, and Hotel Vertigo

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