Old Town Pasadena is the best place to spend the day shopping. Not only does it have major chain store such as Victoria's Secret, Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn, but it has many small wonderful independent stores as well. Catch lunch or dinner at Cheesecake Factory or King Taco. And if you want to kill some more time, catch a movie at the two theaters within walking distance. Parking is a pain, but there are many structures to help with that.
Pros: Variety of Stores, Many Restaurants, Chain/Inde stores
Cons: Parking, Crowded
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