Dating in Pasadena and San Marino
In shortPasadena and its neighbor San Marino are in the San Gabriel Valley, with tree lined streets and a slower pace. The Huntington's gardens can fill a whole afternoon. It is ideal for the SGV and the eastern side of the city.
A first date idea
The Huntington's gardens
The Huntington in San Marino has a Chinese Garden with a lake and a Japanese Garden with a stream, plus rose and lily gardens. It opens 10am to 5pm, and tickets are for a set day, so check prices. Free Day tickets go online at 9am on the last Thursday of each month, for the following week, and go fast.
Source: The Huntington: Plan your visit, checked 8 November 2026
Walk the Chinese and Japanese gardens at The Huntington.
For more ideas, read dating close to home: Eastside, Westside and the SGV or free dates in Los Angeles.
