Pasadena Magazine

1 week ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola |Ramona Saviss

1. Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol The ever-expanding Los Cabos coastline welcomes yet another development — Cabo Del Sol. This gated community boasts the new Four Seasons Cabo Del Sol, as well as the upcoming Park Hyatt and Soho House (both slated to open later this year) projects, among other resorts. In addition to Four Seasons’ Cayao restaurant by chef Richard Sandoval, the hotel’s Coraluz restaurant just launched LOTERIA!, a weekly taqueria pop-up inspired by Mexico City’s street taco shops.

1 week ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Pasadena’s Bungalow Heaven is known for its early 20th century bungalow homes, many built during the Arts & Crafts period. The quiet, close-knit neighborhood has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as one of the “10 great places in America.” Recently, 1300 N. Holliston Ave., a beautiful 1925 English Tudor revival style home in Bungalow Heaven, sold for $2.882 million (listed by Sarah Rogers of The Agency).

2 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Jenelle Riley

The island of Maui is open for business, and its residents and business owners want you back. Following the devastating fires of August 2023, Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green, advised against non-essential travel while the affected areas recovered. When I was planning my trip, several people asked if tourists were welcome at this point. After visiting the island and speaking to many locals, the answer is a resounding yes.

2 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Brooks Williams will perform live at Pasadena’s Knox Presbyterian Church on May 31. The Georgia-born, UK-based artist is a legend on the acoustic music scene, ranking in the top 100 acoustic guitarists. While planning the concert, in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Williams wanted the proceeds go to a local fire relief effort.

3 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Lisa Ellen Niver

After years of traveling the world—including seven spent working on cruise ships—I was beyond excited to reach my seventh and final continent: Antarctica. This remote, otherworldly place felt like the ultimate adventure, and I experienced it in ways I never imagined: paddling on the Southern Ocean, soaring by helicopter and plunging into its icy waters. This trip was more than just touching my seventh continent: it was about embracing the adventure in its rawest form.