South Pasadena

South Pasadena is known for shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, and antiques. It sits astride historic Route 66. The Mission West district is one of Southern California's more charming shopping areas and is frequented by artists, students, celebrities and designers and looks much the same today as it did in the early 20's and 30's. An evening farmer's market attracts visitors and brings the community together near the Gold Line station on Thursdays. The South Pasadena Museum is located in one of the oldest structures still standing in the city, and holds numerous artifacts tracing the history of this area of the San Gabriel Valley. The earliest residents were the Gabrielino Indians. After the Spanish colonized the area, the Gabrielinos were taken into the missions where they were to become independent Spanish citizens. Despite plans to give half of the mission property back to the Indians, very little land was actually returned. Today lively pedestrian friendly commercial areas are filled with historic buildings, compatible with its unique small town feel.

Source: City of South Pasadena Website
www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us/departments/transportation/blueline.htm