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Pasadena California Map

Explore Pasadena, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Pasadena, California

How to Use This Pasadena, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pasadena, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pasadena.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Pasadena
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.160602
Longitude	-118.137954
Population	138,699
Density	2332.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91101, 91103, 91102, 91104, 91105
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Pasadena Unified School District

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About Pasadena, California

Pasadena is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 138,699, Pasadena is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2332.2 people per km². Pasadena is located at 34.1606°N, 118.1380°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Pasadena is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91101, 91103, 91102.

Pasadena holds a position of quiet command where the flat expanse of the basin begins to lift toward the formidable barrier of the San Gabriel Mountains. It lies 2.2 miles north of South Pasadena, CA (from South Pasadena, CA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The land here possesses a unique gravity, defined by the seasonal flow of the Arroyo Seco, which carves a path through the earth just a mile from the center of town. To the north, the terrain fractures into the steep, shadowed folds of Rubio Canyon, while the distant, arid heights of the region keep a watchful silence over the settlement. At dusk, the light in Pasadena takes on a bruised, amber quality, catching the dust motes above the oak-lined streets and casting long, thin shadows that stretch across the open grass of Pasadena Memorial Park.

Pasadena began as a deliberate experiment in agricultural settlement, drawing those who sought a life defined by the cultivation of citrus and the quiet rhythm of the seasons. Early settlers recognized the potential in the alluvial soil, transforming stretches of wild, brush-covered land into organized groves and residential tracts that favored long-term growth over fleeting gain. The architecture that followed—a mix of sturdy stone and intricate wooden craft—reflects a period of intentional design, where the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement took root as firmly as the trees planted by those original families. Today, the legacy of that founding persists in the deliberate preservation of historic corridors, maintaining a sense of continuity that anchors Pasadena against the rapid shifts of the modern era.

Industry in Pasadena has evolved from its agrarian origins into a sophisticated hub of technology, scientific research, and professional enterprise. The presence of world-class institutions like the California Institute of Technology draws a steady stream of intellect and innovation, anchoring the local economy in the rigorous pursuit of aerospace and advanced engineering. This focus is supported by a robust infrastructure, where academic corridors intersect with thriving commercial districts that serve as the engine for the surrounding region. The daily pace of life in Pasadena is dictated by the steady hum of this professional output, a disciplined movement of minds and resources that operates with the quiet efficiency of a well-calibrated machine.

Cultural life in Pasadena centers on an enduring appreciation for both tradition and the wilder edges of the landscape, exemplified by the annual celebration of the Tournament of Roses. Residents often seek respite on the Sam Merrill Trail, a path that offers a physical connection to the high ridges, or visit the nearby Sturtevant Falls to observe the cooling spray of mountain water. The town serves as a gathering point for those who value the intersection of intellectual rigor and the natural world, whether they are attending a lecture, walking the grounds of Pasadena Memorial Park, or gazing toward the San Gabriel Mountains during the crisp, clear days of winter. Famous figures such as the writer Octavia Butler found the atmosphere of Pasadena conducive to their craft, leaving behind a legacy that continues to color the intellectual life of the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Pasadena (Historic Site) — 1.0 mi, 204° SW
Pasadena Civic Auditorium (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.5 mi, 219° SW
Pasadena Museum of History (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 223° SW
Kidspace Children's Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 243° SW
Rose Bowl Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 274° W
Norton Simon Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 245° SW
Arroyo Seco (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 221° SW
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 143° SE
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 326° NW
Descanso Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 334° NW
Robinson Park Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 278° W
Playhouse Village Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 173° S
USC Pacific Asia Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 190° S
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 217° SW
Pasadena Robinson Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 203° SW
Grace Nicholson Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 191° S
Parson’s Nose Theater (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 208° SW
Landmark Theaters Pasadena (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 175° S
Defenders of the Union (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 216° SW
The Ice House (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 157° SE
Regency Academy Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
The Big Bang Theory Rooftop (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 182° S
Brookside Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 251° W
Four-Square (Walk Through) (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 230° SW
Brookside Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 277° W
V Gallery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 136° SE
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 2.8 mi, 030° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 2.8 mi, 030° NE · 662k acres
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 3.0 mi, 008° N · 400 acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.0 mi, 047° NE · 36k acres

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