We stopped by the iconic Colorado Street Bridge while exploring Pasadena, and it's easily one of the most photogenic spots in the city. The massive arches, classic design, and sweeping views make it a must-visit whether you're walking, taking photos, or just enjoying a quiet moment outdoors. Film fans will instantly recognize it as a filming location from La La Land, which adds a fun Hollywood touch to the experience. Standing beneath the bridge and looking up really highlights its scale and craftsmanship--especially with the light and shadows shifting throughout the day. The area underneath and around the bridge is peaceful and well-kept, with plenty of spots to stop and admire the architecture from different perspectives. Near the public restroom and parking lot, there's also a clear view of what used to be the historic Vista del Arroyo Hotel, now the Richard H. Chambers United States Court of Appeals, which adds another layer of history to the visit. It's a great stop whether you're a local, visiting Pasadena for the first time, or just exploring with a camera in hand. Between the scenery, history, and movie connection, this is an easy 5-star spot to recommend. read more

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An Iconic Pasadena Landmark with Timeless Beauty The Colorado Street Bridge is a true architectural gem--elegant, historic, and absolutely stunning from every angle. Built in 1913, this Beaux-Arts style bridge gracefully spans the Arroyo Seco and remains one of Pasadena's most beloved and photogenic landmarks. Walking across the bridge is a beautiful experience, especially around sunset when the vintage streetlamps begin to glow and the San Gabriel Mountains light up in the background. The gentle curve and soaring arches give the whole structure a romantic, almost cinematic feel. It's no wonder it's been featured in films and local lore for generations. Pro tip: Head down to Desiderio Neighborhood Park, directly below the bridge, for incredible views of the full span and those magnificent arches. It's one of the best vantage points for appreciating the bridge's scale and design--and perfect for photos. From there, you can also connect to the Arroyo Seco walking paths for even more scenic exploration. There's easy pedestrian access via Defenders Park, and parking nearby isn't too difficult. While safety fencing has been added in recent years, it doesn't take away much from the overall experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting Pasadena, the Colorado Street Bridge is a must-see--romantic, historic, and absolutely unforgettable. One of those rare spots that feels magical every time you visit. read more

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Stopped by the Colorado Street Bridge on our way to Ventura Beach Pier and it was definitely worth it! You can get some great views and cool photos from Desiderio Park, including a nice shot of Pasadena City Hall in the distance. Peaceful spot with a touch of history -- glad we made the stop! read more

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Historic landmark bridge of California, Los Angeles, Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Recently road over this iconic bringe with my friend Chris behind the wheel and our band of merry men/friends, but always notice it as most do from the 134 FWY overlooking Colorado Blvd. Built in the early 1910s in 1912, but not officially opening until a year later... It's about 0.278 miles long (close to a third of a mile) with pathways for walking. A The sidewalk and steps up this 150 feet icon have railing and a beautiful view... Connecting from Eagle Rock and Glendale to the passionate city of Pasadena. They recently had some upgrades and enhancements discussions at the end of last year that I think will help improve the longevity of the Colorado Street Bridge as well as create more safety and help continue prevent it's unfortunate former nickname. The bridge has been used as well as featured on numerous shows including Fear Factor (the original with Joe Rogan), The Amazing Race (unfortunately not the season I worked on), and even the Academy Award winning film La La Land... to name a few. Fun Note: I've been seeing new events pop up as well inspired by the CSB, much like their annual Street Party in the summer I always hear about and hopefully will attend this year with friends. At night the bridge is well lit by those gorgeous street lamps, great for a stroll or a quick cruise.... Local flavor at its best! read more

Historic and beautiful work of art bridge [Pasadena] The Colorado Street Bridge is a beautiful arch bridge. This 2-lane bridge rides parallel along with Highway 134 in Pasadena. The roadway has suicide barriers (more on this shortly). The vintage street lights along the bridge are pretty (like the Urban Light attraction in LACMA). We drove over the bridge from Colorado Blvd West. We did not get a chance to walk the bridge on foot. Maybe next time on another SoCal trip. The Colorado Street Bridge was added in the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. And no wonder this bridge looked familiar it was featured in one of the series of Full House "Leap of Faith" where Jessie and Becky were seen in a bungee jumping scene... it was also featured in the movie La La Land where Sebastian and Mia took an evening stroll across the bridge. Yup! This bridge has made it to Hollywood. We drove to the Desiderio Neighborhood Park to get a better view of the bridge from underneath. Maannn, that's high! We spent some time here, there are benches, trails, night lighting and bathrooms, it's a nice place for a stroll... the bridge earned the name Suicide Bridge because there have been concerns about people contemplating jumping... many were successful, over 20 others were talked down. Ahh, so sad. A 10-foot high fencing was installed along the bridge to deter jumpers. Of course, with stories of suicides, ghost activities were sure to come up. We did some amateur "ghost hunting" underneath the bridge, well, not really, but we captured some anomalies on the SLS Ghost App... more when the lights started to come on at dusk (they draw energy from electricity). Review #2487 read more

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I don't think it's scary and you guys need to be nicer to the spirits. I left a flower and suggest practicing respect and decency rather than treating them like an attraction also to the city of pasadena put some trash cans in would ya read more

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Absolutely gorgeous it was very peaceful and lots of pretty flowers very clean definitely hauntingly beautiful with all its history read more

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While everyone else is spending quality time with family on a Sunday evening, I spend mine venturing outdoors for my next photo adventure. The Colorado Street Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge spanning the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, California. It's total length is 1,486 feet with 150 feet in height. The bridge curves over the river bed, giving the bridge a rather unique perspective as you drive over it. Along with the lamps located at regular intervals, the bridge has a very romantic and old charm look from a distance. This bridge has been featured in movies and news. Sadly, this bridge has its ups and down since its inception. Today, the Colorado Street is now renamed to Colorado boulevard. Overall, I liked this bridge for its beautiful architecture and photo op location. I highly recommend you drive by or walk this bridge. read more

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I've driven over this bridge numerous times but thanks to #yelpslocaladventurechallenge @yelpla @yelpsgv @ieyelp I took an early morning stroll to check out the amazing view. This historic bridge was built in 1912. The city put up an additional fence to discourage people from jumping off the bridge. I have always heard that the nik name for the Colorado Street Bridge was suicide bridge. Unfortunately, because of the extra fencing it was difficult to see the beautiful view. There is a small sidewalk with guard rails on each side so you can walk safely across and not worry about getting hit by a car. Every August Pasadena Heritage hosts a benefit called the Colorado Street Party where guests can stroll down the bridge and sample food and drink from various establishments in Pasadena. This year the event was virtual. Hopefully, next year I can attend in person. read more

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Visited as part of the #localadventurechallenge and I'm so glad I did! I've always wanted to see the bridge up close, having always seen it from a distance on the freeway. Easiest way to get there is to plug "Defenders Park" in your GPS. I parked in street parking at Defenders Park. The signs say 2 hour working from 9am-6pm daily. It's right next to the entrance of the bridge and easy to walk to...very flat and obvious. The bridge has tall fencing up on all sides due to a history of suicides. There's also a suicide hotline sign at the entrance. All of this lends a sort of sad, ethereal, surreal atmosphere as you're walking along the bridge. I found myself contemplating what it means to truly live. It's beautiful scenery and a good place to get some steps in if you're looking for a new spot. I took my new Olympus camera with me and found it to be a great place to get in some camera practice too! read more

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Beautiful place but sad and also good for photography and walk around and drive nice place read more

Well I finally see this bridge in person. I always hear and watch stories about this bridge how it got its name..."suicide bridge". They are weird abs down right creepy / spooky stories. In fact , one of the shows I watched was a group of young guys riding their motorcycles around, one had his go pro camera recording the whole ride where thought he saw a figure of a girl smiling at her and having to turn around to look for her, she disappeared in no time. That's down right creepy and scary. Anyway, being from Northern California, not familiar with Pasadena, I almost missed my turn to get in this street from the exit off the freeway. Really in general, driving around here in Southern California can be frustrating if you miss your exit or turn. Me and my wife crossed the bridge with our vehicle, looking to see any parking off the side to see if we can walk across. We ended up going to desiderio park down below the bridge where we took a few pictures. I couldn't locate the stairs or path to go up so we can cross the bridge. Maybe tomorrow we'll come back. Anyone local can give me some direction ? It started to rain so we cut our time and head out. Again I may return tomorrow and find the stairs to walk the bridge across. read more

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A Pasadena landmark, Colorado Bridge. So often, I remember telling whoever I was in the car with to take the bridge (especially in the evening driving). It's so pretty with the light posts. This is my first time strolling the bridge, but I felt it was the perfect way to end Easter Sunday, after our meal. Sadly, there is now a tall fence due to accidents and suicides. Well walking across the bridge I noticed they have different fencing examples for residents to vote on. I hope an attractive option is chosen that suits the bridges style. This will not be my last time walking this bridge. Can't wait to return! read more

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For sure you have been driving here going to Pasadena. This bridge is built in 1912, but it has a sad historical records of deaths. However, people of the city are helping to stop that. Now, you can see lovers locks on the fences. Let's change the reference if this bridge with love. You can walk there! The view is beautiful! And the architect is really gorgeous. read more

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Old school since 1913. This bridge is famous for all the wrong reasons - people jumping to their deaths. It's a beautiful landmark and it's now partially ruined because of the ugly anti-climbing fence running on both sides of the street. read more

Colorado Street Bridge - Please don't jump - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a nice area for a quick photo shoot or just to hang out and have a coffee. Small playground and small parking lot. A little tricky to find with gps but very lovely and calming. read more

Unfortunately it's not really worth coming here to take pictures anymore, the beautiful bridge is now fenced up and it's not really picture worthy. It gave me that Erie feeling knowing people come here to end their life, sad... I'm glad they put the sign up, but also sad we can't enjoy the bridge. Glad I came here in the past to take great pictures. Hopefully, in the near future they will take down the fence. The bridge still looks amazing from a long distance. read more

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I'm sure I wrote a review for this bridge before, but it's not here anymore. It is January 14, 2017 and a young woman is threatening to jump off "Suicide Bridge". Professionals have been trying to talk her down for hours. I really hope they are successful because she's in her early thirties and whatever bad is happening right now is just temporary. I hope they can talk her off the ledge. https://www.facebook.com/pasadena.now/posts/10154936328543252:0 The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health maintains a 24-hour bilingual suicide helpline at (800) 854-7771. Local referrals for care are also available by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273- 8255. Please call them or someone who cares about you. Update at 9:15 p.m. After eight hours they were able to talk her into safety. What a relief. Great article from 3/2/17 http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-public-health-suicide-rates-decline-prevention-is-a-city-priority/#.WLhIAT076Ed read more

The bridges in Hawaii do not look like this. Ours look rather plain in comparison. This one has antique looking street lights and ornately shaped arches and fancy details. There seems to be nothing under it like a stream or river. It was built in the early 1913 and is a Historical Engineering Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by Waddell and Harrington in Kansas, Missouri. This 1486 foot long bridge was in several television shows, including "The Amazing Race". It is also known as the Arroyo Seco Bridge and Suicide Bridge because many people have ended their lives there. Other reviewers have recommended walking or jogging across and even sitting in one of the niches alongside it. Some day, I'll walk it! read more

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Sometimes when I head to Pasadena, I take this bridge toward the downtown area. This bridge is a nice small drive. It runs above the Arroyo Seco Channel, and is located between Glendale and Pasadena.It hugs the 134, running almost parallel to it. This bridge is one lane each way, and has a pedestrian walkway on either side. Bicyclists sometimes share the road with motorists, although there usually is enough space as to not slow anyone down. I like the bridge's style, and plan on cycling down this place at nighttime. read more

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Suicide bridge vs Colorado bridge..it's so beautiful at night. One of my hobbies is taking pics of shoes or shoe pics. Tip : park on grand or green street. It's super close to the bridge. I've been there at night and day. Night is better because you won't have to worry about lighting and what side to be on. Also it's less people at night . So u don't have to wait for people to pass so that won't ruin your pic. read more

Colorado Street Bridge - Night time is so much better. You don't have to worry about lightening and less people . - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

Two pigtails up! One of my favorite bridges! I always feel wonderful as I drive across it, like I'm really alive, which is ironic given its nickname, Suicide Bridge. With its beautiful old lamp posts, especially heading East so that I can see the Appeals Building in the background, I'm deeply happy and I know I'm heading home sweet home. CSB is also closed off for a weekend each summer for the Colorado Street Bridge Festival. I went on two separate occasions. It's fun to walk the bridge, eat, drink, and listen to music. I remember wishing they had hired a few more hip LA bands (like the ones that play during Silver Lake Jubilee), had more food stands, and way more tables/chair and tents on the bridge for shade, but I still recommend it, if you've never gone. Long live Colorado Street Bridge! read more

Most famous historical spot in Pasadena known for the civil engineering landmark. Also known as the suicide bridge, there had been many attempts and death from ppl jumping off the bridge. You can easily spot this road driving across the 134/210 fwy. Driving by is a short few mins but walking across is a different experience by far worth the 10 min walk. This place is very popular for wedding pictures. On a beautiful day you will see plenty of hikers and joggers. I would say you can spend a good 30 mins to check out the upper bridge. Then you can can drive about 5 mins to get to arroyo seco hiking trial and hike to the lower bridge. The hike to the bottom will take about 1 hr round trip. To get to this start the hike, drive west bound to the end of Green Street which will take you to the cross street of Green at and Grand. This place is around the residential area, so you can park anywhere on the street. Walk north towards the small park and then make a quick left to the walking trail. Note: make sure you bring plenty of water and wear sunblock!! Enjoy!! read more

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I'm off and running on my #localadventurehallange @yelpla @yelpsgv @ieyelp. Such a beautiful early evening on the iconic Colorado bridge. read more

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Yesterday was my very first time driving on the Colorado Street Bridge, and watching the Rose Bowl fireworks from the bridge! I was scheduled to work on the 4th of July, and because I didn't get off from work until 7:30 pm, I couldn't join my friends for other Independence Day activities that required getting to certain venues earlier in the day or early evening. Initially, I was bummed because I had wanted to join my friends for the 4th of July spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl. But I couldn't because the last Park 'N Ride shuttles left Pasadena by 6:30 pm. I have to admit that I wasn't disappointed at all with my Plan B in terms of still being able to enjoy the fireworks! Thanks to all the Yelpers who wrote reviews about the Colorado Street Bridge, I decided to try watching the fireworks from the bridge! And I'm really grateful I did! I have watched the July 4th "Americafest" fireworks show from inside the Rose Bowl stadium before, and I loved my experience watching them up close, and being close to the action. But I remember what I didn't like was all the trouble and hassle getting in early to the stadium for parking, and eventually having to get out. It is such a zoo going in and out of the stadium for major events. I can see why a lot of the residents who live right around the Rose Bowl might not want to come in and out that much from their homes. Watching the fireworks from the bridge is much more of a relaxing and pleasant experience! If you are coming fairly early on July 4th from the Old Town Pasadena area, you can either park on Grand Ave or Green Street, and walk up towards the bridge. But if you're a late straggler like me, you can try driving across the bridge to the other side and see if it is ok to park in some of the residential neighborhoods, as long as you're not blocking any driveways and you're not inconveniencing any of the residents. I had no trouble parking in one of the neighborhoods and walking up to the bridge. Just be careful of all the cars still driving on the bridge. There isn't really a defined walkway until you walk pretty close to the bridge itself. I was really fortunate and met some super nice and thoughtful Good Samaritans who "adopted" me into their fireworks viewing party, and who let me sit and stand with them leading up to, and during, the fireworks display! It was a lot of fun meeting people on the bridge who were just as excited as I was to watch the fireworks!! I would definitely like to drive on the bridge again, and walk the entire way someday. For July 4th, I could only walk halfway across the bridge because the majority of it was populated with people by the time I got there. Sadly, I have heard that it is also known as the Suicide Bridge because many individuals have taken their lives here. I can see how spooky it would be to walk along here at night on a typical evening. The lights are very old-fashioned, but emit a wonderful and calm glow. I'm sure you can get fantastic and beautiful photos of the bridge at night without so many people in them, and without as many cars driving by. read more

Colorado Street Bridge - The beautiful street lamps on the Colorado Street Bridge emit a wonderful glow at night! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Beautiful landmark in Pasadena. Most locals know it by another name but it's not a very favorable one. So I'll just leave it at that. Near the Norton Simon & Rose Bowl with Old Town right up the street. I'll go out of my way to pass over this bridge when I'm in the area. Always puts a smile on my face. Call me sentimental, but I like to make a wish when I drive through. Best time to visit is after the lights come on. So beautiful when it's all lit up. Great for portraits, a photographers dream. And if you're a Lana Del Rey fan it's worth a visit. Got that summa time sadness... read more

Came here at night on Halloween and almost gave myself a seizure, beautiful bridge tho and I'm returning again

The easiest way to get to the Colorado Street Bridge on foot is to park your car just north of the corner of Grand and Green in Pasadena; this is Defender's Park. From there you can just walk out on to the bridge. As a pedestrian on the bridge you'll have a nice view of the Rose Bowl just to the north and of the arroyo directly below the bridge. When you're on foot you'll see a lot more than if you simply drive over the bridge. It's thirty minutes max to park, walk out to the center of the bridge for the views and then to return. Note that they've erected quite a bit of fencing in recent years to deter jumpers, so the views are quite a bit diminished. That said it's still totally worth taking that half hour to see what there is to see :-) read more

This bridge is a beautiful destination for an evening after-dinner walk. It helps if you know a bit of the history, so I recommend reading the Wiki article ahead of time so there is more context for what you are seeing. There isn't a ton of traffic, but keep an eye out for cars and be safe! Down below is the Arroyo Seco parkway which is also a fun little walk. If you take that path north, you run into the ruins for the former Busch Gardens theme park that used to exist there -- the alleged origin story for the parrots of Pasadena! read more

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Built in 1913, The Colorado Street Bridge runs parallel to the E/W 134 Freeway, connecting Pasadena with Eagle Rock and Glendale to the west, and with Monrovia to the east. The bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. After dozens of suicides in the early years of the 20th Century, the bridge became known to the locals as Suicide Bridge. As a result, a suicide barrier was added, which decreased the number of suicides committed. In 1989, after the Loma Prieta earthquake in Northern California, the bridge was declared a seismic hazard and closed to traffic. It was reopened in 1993 after a substantial retrofit. The bridge is closed each summer for a festival, "A Celebration on the Colorado Street Bridge", hosted by historic preservation group Pasadena Heritage. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Street_Bridge_(Pasadena,_California) The Colorado Street Bridge is an eleven-arched reinforced concrete structure, the longest and highest bridge of its time. It was the first high bridge across the Arroyo Seco, and is an important visual landmark in Pasadena. Through its design and construction, the bridge represents the advancing concrete technology of the twentieth century and the ornamental aesthetic of the late nineteenth century. The Colorado Street Bridge was designed by one of the nation's foremost bridge engineers, and constructed by a well-known California builder. The local community played an important role In planning and funding construction. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/ca/ca1500/ca1502/data/ca1502data.pdf The bridge is a great driving alternative from the most eastern section of Eagle Rock to the most western section of Pasadena to the 134 freeway during peak traffic hours. In addition, there is a protected walk-way, in the event you are looking to take a stroll or run across. If you are not afraid of heights, stop and take a look below, you will see the Arroyo Seco, a riverbed which flows into the LA River. And if you're really lucky, you will see some deer or other wildlife. The paths below are commonly used by horseback riders, walkers, and joggers. If you're not a golfer, when you hear FFFFOOORRRRREEEEE, duck, and I don't mean the kind that quacks. Brookside Golf Course is near-by. read more

Colorado Street Bridge - Where it's fun to go Wheeeeeee! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

Every time I pass by on the 210 seems like a really good view so I stopped and checked out for my self .. pretty interesting place read more

Colorado Street Bridge - A beautiful night view of the Pasadena Colorado st bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came here earlier this month with my fiance to take a few engagement photos, as it was suggested by the photographer. I have actually only driven on this bridge (also know as "suicide bridge") a small number of times, but have driven pass it (on the 134 freeway) many times. I have never actually walked on this bridge before, so it was my first time. This bridge is even more beautiful while walking on it than just driving on it or pass it. The views from the bridge also adds to a perfect backdrop for photos. This is truly a hidden spot for excellent photos. When on the bridge, we saw a few very nice and fancy apartments below.. wish I had the money to live there. You get a lovely view of the San Gabriel Mountains and can also see the water below. If you want to walk on this bridge, you can park on Grand Ave and park on the street near the apartments that are there and just walk on over. To get there from Old Town Pasadena, (this place is just a few minutes from there), you can go west on Colorado Blvd, left on Orange Grove Blvd and a right on Green St. You can park on Green St. as well. But if there is no parking available, then you can make a right on Grand Ave and park in the dead end and then head west and you will see the bridge. read more

Called Suicide bridge by the locals because of the number of people who have jumped from the bridge. They have very interesting street lamps on the sides of the bridge read more

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Almost parallel to the freeway, a $27 million seismic retrofit was completed in 1993. Built in 1913, this historic Beaux Arts concrete arch bridge spans the Arroyo Seco at a height of about 150' and helps connect Pasadena to Eagle Rock and Glendale at a speed limit of 25 mph. Despite its reputation as "suicide bridge," this is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. I don't believe this is haunted and I've ever noticed the 71' suicide barrier but after the first 89 suicides the City Board of Directors approved the $7,000 expenditure (1937 dollars). Its beautiful lampposts and distinctive arches helped designate it on the National Register of Historic Places. Each Summer this is closed for "A Celebration on the Colorado Street Bridge" [Bridge Party]. For more information about this structure, check the binders at the Pasadena Central Library. This was part of Route 66. read more

I drive over this bridge ever chance I get. Part of the original route 66, this bridge has style and panache. If you get a chance, stop and walk below. There is an old, now closed, lower bridge that leads to many hiking trails in the Arroyo Seco below. Cool, not to be missed if you're in the Pasadena/Eagle Rock area. read more

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Wish the bridge was longer, want to go back and walk the infamous suicide bridge ( well one of many ) This was the best shot I could get. read more

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This is a beautiful bridge with beautiful street lights, especially after dark. The fence put up on the sides are ugly, ugly, and ugly! What is another word for ugly? Distasteful. Very UGLY! If someone wants to jump to death, a fence won't stop suicide. The city could have created volunteer bridge patrol with cameras. read more

Volunteered here for the annual Colorado Street Bridge festival. Had a wonderful time helping at the silent disco booth. A great tradition, which supports a good cause (The Pasadena Heritage Society), I recommend this fun summer tradition. read more

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Went to Suicide Bridge on a Saturday around 9pm not knowing what to expect from a lot of reviews and word of mouth experiences. We were the only ones there for about 1 hour taking pictures. The bridge itself is beautiful. The lighting is amazing. The light poles are beautifully detailed. Every couple feet are these cut outs with bench like sitting which I was pleasantly surprised. After about an hour more people were on the bridge. As people passed us by they asked if we saw or heard "anything". We didn't. There's plenty of traffic as well. Bicyclist going by yelled out "don't jump". We saw people walking under the bridge with flashlights which looked spooky. I'm glad we finally made it to Suicide Bridge. We're going to take an adventure under the bridge next. IN THE DAY TIME!! lol. I'll let you all know what we see. read more

Colorado Street Bridge - Taking a stroll on the beautiful Suicide Bridge in Pasadena, Ca. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We have lamented missing the Colorado Street Bridge Party in past years. Reminders of not getting to eat lunch at the cool kids table in the cafeteria during middle school. We were feeling somehow left out... Sigh... Well, this year was going to be different. We were going to join the cool kids and go to the party! The Colorado Street Bridge Party benefits the Pasadena Heritage Foundation and bills itself as "Pasadena's biggest and best block party on the world-famous historic Colorado Street Bridge - a night of music, dancing, vintage cars, children's activities, beverages and food and more!" Sounds great! In fact the reality is it is kind of disappointing. If it wasn't for Snotty Scotty and the Hankies (an iconic and really fun Pasadena band) playing on one of the stages this review would have had less stars. The music was nice but the bridge is too narrow to accommodate the stages and the crowd that gathers in front of each one to enjoy the music. There is almost no space to walk past each of the stages to explore the food and beverage offerings that are spaced out down the bridge. It was doubly frustrating that the stations to buy the scrip tickets were positioned near the stages which added to the gridlock in those areas. There was a variety of food trucks plying their wares on the bridge. These included notable Pasadena institutions like Dog Haus, Mijares, and Twoheys in addition to others. The lines for many were quite long though with the number of people placing orders challenging the throughput of the individual food trucks. One was offering dumplings which sounded great as described on their menu but the people waiting said they had placed their orders over 30 minutes prior. Mijares seemed to be one institution that figured out how to solve its production challenge producing our order for a carnitas burrito and chicken flautas within 5 minutes of our order. We wandered around the vintage cars which were beautiful. It was a thrill to see the Delorean from Back to the Future there with its flux capacitor humming away. As we walked off the bridge and headed to our car we agreed that we can check this one off our to do list but we will not be coming back when it is scheduled in the future. read more

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