For Visitors
Trailheads, landmarks, and a perfect foothill day.
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Your guide to foothill trails, neighborhood favorites, local shops, and community events.
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For Locals
Neighborhood picks and under-the-radar favorites.
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Parks, library programs, and easy outdoor adventures.
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Neighborhood character and everyday essentials.
Explore AltadenaThings to do & see
Iconic spots, curated for you
From canyon paths to beloved community landmarks — the Altadena essentials.
OutdoorsEaton Canyon
Trailheads, native landscapes, and the San Gabriel foothills right at Altadena's edge.
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History & HikingMount Lowe Railway Trail
Follow the route of the legendary railway into the mountains above the community.
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CommunityAltadena Main Library
A beloved modernist landmark and gathering place beneath the deodar trees.
Explore this placeLocal TraditionChristmas Tree Lane
The historic mile of towering deodars that has welcomed generations of neighbors.
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Find your corner of Altadena
A patchwork of foothill neighborhoods, each with its own rhythm and point of view.
The Meadows
Foothill · Quiet
Mountain views, winding streets, and easy trail access.
Jan Mar
Residential · Green
Tree-lined blocks and a strong neighborhood feel.
Altadena Village
Local · Walkable
Independent shops, cafés, and community essentials.
Country Club
Historic · Gracious
Distinctive homes near the foothills and golf course.
West Altadena
Creative · Community
Deep roots, local institutions, and neighbor-led culture.
East Altadena
Canyon · Outdoors
Trail access and wide mountain views near Eaton Canyon.
Eat & drink
Independent favorites,
served with history
Altadena's food scene is personal: neighborhood coffee, long-running counters, family kitchens, and places where regulars know each other.
- Fox's RestaurantA classic breakfast-and-lunch institution on Lake Avenue.
- Millie's CafeGenerous breakfasts and all-day neighborhood energy.
- Café de LecheLocally roasted coffee and a welcoming community room.
- Pizza of VeniceCreative pies from a beloved independent kitchen.
Shopping
Where locals actually shop
Independent books, plants, food, gifts, and practical neighborhood stops.
Altadena Village
Cafés, specialty shops, and everyday services around Lake Avenue.
Webster's Community
A historic local business family and enduring neighborhood name.
Lincoln Avenue
Independent food, art, and community-minded small businesses.
This week in Altadena
Find your next neighborhood moment.
Library programs, trail meetups, markets, live music, and community gatherings—all in one local view.
Browse community highlightsAltadena Farmers' Market
Library programs
Trail walks & cleanups
Local arts & music
Made for the foothills
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Built to help neighbors and visitors discover the people, places, and small businesses that keep this community one of a kind.