The Foothills

Neighborhoods: Pasadena, Altadena, Monrovia

Fedora’s Foodie Favorites: Malbec Argentinean, Bone Kettle, Houston’s, Sugarfish, Phil’s Coffee, Saladang, Granville, HomeState (coming soon in Altadena!), Mendocino Farms, Father Nature Lavash Bistro, Dan Modern, Chim! Thai Street Food, Boiling Point, HiroNori Ramen

The Foothills are the quintessential place to raise your family (or all your cats and dogs, no judgments here!). The perfect mix of low-key living with the pleasures of city life and access to nature, you can have it all in Pasadena—the largest city in the San Gabriel Valley—or Altadena to the north and Monrovia to the east. For the hikers and outdoorsy types, explore the many trails of Angeles National Forest and take a stroll or picnic at the Rose Bowl. Get your date nights, shopping trips, and foodie adventures on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, the up-and-coming stretch of Lincoln Ave in Altadena, or Myrtle Ave in Monrovia. You can have your quiet and your noisy, whenever you want it, and it’s all just a short drive from home. Oh, an additional foodie perk: This area puts you right by the rest of San Gabriel Valley (SGV), aka the hub for a generous variety of Asian food in LA.

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Image source: Fred Kearney