altadena
Tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains just north of Pasadena, Altadena is a hidden gem. Charming, diverse, full of character, and rural-zoned across much of its footprint, Altadena draws an eclectic mix of artists, families, and professionals who value open space, nature, trails..., trails, and a strong sense of community. The mountains are at your doorstep, and you're never far from Pasadena, Downtown LA, the rest of Los Angeles and all that the East Side has to offer. The connection to outdoor lifestyle runs deep here.
life in altadena
Altadena is one of the best trail towns in Greater Los Angeles. From the family-friendly Millard Canyon Falls and the 3.5-mile hike to Eaton Canyon Falls to the historic Mt. Lowe Railway Trail and the full range of the San Gabriels via the Gabrielino Trail near JPL, it offers something for every hiker. Chaney Trail there are options for every level The landmark gravesite of abolitionist Owen Brown is historic spot reachable via short hike, and beloved Chaney Trail offers options for every level. Day to day life in Altadena is community-centered and relaxed. Altadena Library, and Loma Alta Park are neighborhood staples. When it comes to eating and drinking, Betsy, and Miya cover dinner, head to Good Neighbor Bar and Bar Betsy for drinks, and Bulgarini Gelato and Altadena Cookie Co for dessert. Stop into West Altadena Wine and Spirits on the way home and you’re set. Pasadena’s full range of restaurants, schools, and cultural institutions are just five minutes south, with the 210 Freeway and Metro L Line keeping the rest of Los Angeles within reach. Every December, Christmas Tree Lane on Santa Rosa Avenue, the oldest large-scale outdoor Christmas lighting display in the country, caps off the year in the most Altadena way possible.
altadena real estate
Altadena’s homes cover lots of architectural ground. While Craftsman bungalows and California Ranch homes are plentiful, English Tudors, Colonial Revivals, Spanish Colonial cottages, and mid-century modern properties are woven throughout. The Altadena Town and Country Club area features large, architecturally notable homes on spacious lots with Mediterranean and Spanish Revival styles. In East Altadena, adjacent to Eaton Canyon trail and nature center, properties are known for scenic settings with mountain views from expansive historic properties.The Meadows takes on a semi-rural feel with eclectic homes (largely from the 1950s and early 1960s), mature trees, and easy trail access. On the northeastern edge, Rubio Canyon is quiet and serene with hiking trails practically at your doorstep and panoramic vistas. And for those looking for a planned community with newer construction, La Viña is a gated community built in the late 1990s and 2000s with panoramic mountain and city views. Lots throughout Altadena are generous, many with room for horses, ADUs, or serious, urban-farm style gardens.
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