Pasadena Real Estate Information - About Pasadena
California
Pasadena real estate: The city of Pasadena, California
was incorporated in 1886. Pasadena is probably most known for the annual
Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game, which has been held in
Pasadena since January 1, 1890. The city of Pasadena is home to one
of the world's top university, California Institute of Technology (CALTECH)
which manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
Pasadena is located just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, at the
base of the San Gabriel Mountains. the city's popular shops and restaurants
blend comfortably with tree-lined streets, distinctive neighborhoods,
historic buildings and a vibrant cultural scene. The word Pasadena literally
means "valley" in the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian language, but
it has been interpreted to mean "Crown of the Valley" and
"Key of the Valley."