LA28 Pasadena and the Rose Bowl: what to do between Olympic events

14 to 30 July 2028 · ProvisionalPasadena, United States

Pasadena and the Rose Bowl hosts football (soccer) at the Rose Bowl and diving at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Ticket holders here have hours between sessions, and this guide covers what is nearby, how to move around the cluster and where to stay.

Tours in Pasadena Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Sessions are short and venues are far apart: plan one cluster per day and use Metro rail where you can.
Check the official LA28 schedule for session times and any venue changes before you book.

Airport to Rose Bowl Stadium

Burbank (BUR) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes.

Shuttles from Old Pasadena and the Metro A Line.

Public transport directions to Rose Bowl Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	East Colorado Boulevard	Motels and chains.
Mid-range	Old Pasadena	Walk to restaurants and the A Line.
Splurge	The Langham	Historic resort hotel.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Constance Pasadena
Mid-range: Hilton Pasadena
Splurge: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

Links search the nights from 13 July to 31 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual Olympic stay schedule for 14 to 30 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayThe Huntington Library and Gardens Half day · Low walking · Family
Gardens and art.
EatUnion Italian
FreeRose Bowl loop walk.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Free ideaNorton Simon Museum on the first Friday evening.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingOld Pasadena food walk Half day · Food
Restaurants and bakeries.
EatOld Town cafés Brunch

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickMount Wilson and the Angeles forest Half day · Family
Mountain views.
FreeKidspace Children's Museum.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupNorton Simon Museum.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkOld Pasadena bars.
EatPie 'n Burger Classic diner

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

The Huntington Library and Gardens

Gardens and art.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Mount Wilson and the Angeles forest

Mountain views.

See times and prices

Kidspace Children's Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

Old Pasadena bars.

4 tours worth booking for Pasadena and the Rose Bowl

Tour	Length	Good for
The Huntington Library and Gardens	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Mount Wilson and the Angeles forest	Half day	Families
Old Pasadena food walk	Half day	Food lovers
JPL open house or Caltech walk	Half day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Pie 'n Burger Classic diner
Union Italian
Old Town cafés Brunch

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Norton Simon Museum.

Getting around on event days

Metro A Line to downtown LA and Long Beach; shuttles to the Rose Bowl on event days.

Day trips from Pasadena

Downtown LA: 25 minutes
Santa Anita: 15 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Pasadena and the Rose Bowl.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl 2028?

The next edition is 14 to 30 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Rose Bowl Stadium?

Burbank (BUR) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes. Shuttles from Old Pasadena and the Metro A Line.

Where should I stay for LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl?

For most visitors the best base is Old Pasadena: Walk to restaurants and the A Line.

What can we do between sessions at LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl?

Good short outings in Pasadena include The Huntington Library and Gardens, Mount Wilson and the Angeles forest, Old Pasadena food walk. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl?

Family-friendly picks: The Huntington Library and Gardens, Mount Wilson and the Angeles forest. Kidspace Children's Museum.

How far is Rose Bowl Stadium from Pasadena centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Shuttles from Old Pasadena and the Metro A Line.

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