came here to celebrate a friend for her birthday and we had such a wonderful time! Everything was…read moreso thoughtfully crafted, and the atmosphere was so catering to the afternoon. There was a harpist playing while we dined, and it gave such a beautiful ambience. we had the lychee oolong, jasmine, green, and the honey chrysanthemum teas. They were all very tasty, but my favorite was definitely the lychee oolong tea! The location is tiny and quaint, but very cute! Definitely worth going with the girls! tip: street parking is tough so plan to arrive early so you can find parking!

This is truly a hidden gem in Pasadena. I had a luxurious Bridgerton-style experience here. The…read morebrunch and afternoon high tea make it a perfect spot for a date, a special afternoon tea, or simply catching up with friends over a long conversation. The venue is located in the beautiful Cheesewright Studios building, which adds to its charm. On Saturdays and Sundays, live harp performances create an elegant, romantic atmosphere that makes the experience even more memorable.

Great venue, clean, lots of tables, space, bar and no problems. Plenty of street parking. Very safe…read morearea.

We held our baby shower here in San Gabriel on 5/30/26. Jim the manager helped us through the…read moreentire process and gave us a tour and walkthrough before deciding to reserve the venue a couple months in advance. They have a full kitchen, full bar, ice machine, restrooms, and enough tables, chairs, space, and rental equipment to hold up to 150 people, and are flexible with customizing the experience to any kind of event and theme. We had a cuties themed baby shower with 130 people, and hired multiple vendors (Vietnamese food, boba tea bar, desserts, a bartender, and balloon artists). It was an amazing and fun experience for all of our friends and family members. Would definitely want to go here again for other events in the future, such as birthday parties, weddings, graduations, etc.

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

What a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the grounds. It is a private property so make sure…read moreto follow the rules and don't litter. Ambassador gardens is a luxury residential community with beautiful homes and condos. The grounds are beautiful with big trees, water features and seating areas. We even saw turtles and big birds by the waterfall. Really lovely place to take a stroll at. We parked on Green Street and walked towards the ambassador auditorium... see my videos and pictures. So pretty.

Whimsy Pasadena has been around since 2019. This charming, beautiful, wonderful place welcomes…read moreeveryone with kind hospitality, love and genuine smiles. Whimsy is an open & bright space with plenty of parking, shops & restaurants nearby. You can host any and every event from birthday parties, to small/medium size weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagements, baptisms, holiday parties, seminars, workshops, and more.. It is somewhat small to medium venue that holds about 60 to 90 people. You certainly don't feel cramped up. Too be honest with you, I hadn't heard of this place until 3 years ago when one of my friends asked me to host her son's Bar Mitzvah celebration. I was more than honored to have the privilege to do that. With that being said, yesterday I was invited to celebrate one of my former coworker's daughter's 15th birthday party. It was a fun and great party. They have many different amenities from tables/chairs, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwaves, credenza & wooden backdrop. Just to name a few. You can bring your own food/beverages and also they will help you clean up. Prices vary depending on the occasion/event. They range between $150-$300 an hour. Weekends can be just a little more expensive. They brought a taco truck and were able to cater and set up in the outdoor space. Everyone had a blast both times that I was there. If you need a good venue to do any of the following, no need to look elsewhere. Whimsy has you covered from A to Z!! Thank you all..

I toured this venue and was very impressed with the customer service and layout. The location is…read moregreat and the amenities are a plus. They have a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave which is helpful if you have food for your event. The space is 2000 sq ft and can hold up to 100 guests. If needed they offer the following with your reservation: (4) 90x40" Farm Tables (4) 60" Round Tables (4) 30" Cocktail Tables (3) 72x30" Plastic Folding Tables (1) Wooden Credenza (1) 7' White Bar (1) 6x6 Wooden Backdrop (2) Children's Picnic Tables (1) Giant Jenga (1) Giant Connect 4 Pricing ranges from $150-$300/hr depending on the day you reserve. Weekends are more expensive.

Had a wedding here and the staff was amazing! the facility was absolutely beautiful!…read more Sat 65 people comfortably

Amazing and beautiful location. Stunning views! Very cozy…read moreand beautiful space to hold events. I've had the honor of being booked for this venue a few times so I am familiar with the space. Great parking close to venue!

This is the most difficult Botanical Garden to get in touch with…read more The hours they have posted on their website are wrong, no one picks up the phone after calling several times and leaving several messages. I went in person last weekend, and it was closed despite their online hours posted. The lack of clarity even upon walking up to the venue is not clear. They have no signs stating they are closed and it's clear they do not care to return voicemails. Please do not waste your time going there.

Background On Visit: Last Sunday (4/12/26), the venue hosted the Pasadena Festival Of Tea. We were…read moreone of the participants for this event. Hours Of Operation: They welcome visitors to the garden on many Friday and Saturday evenings and during the day on Sundays. You can check out their schedule of events and admission cost on their website: https://japanesegardenpasadena.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/japanesegardenpasadena/event.jsp?;=&event=1612& Admission Cost: Mostly, $15 on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, it's $12. For other events, they post the cost on their website. Location/Parking: Located across from the Arlington Gardens (Free). It's kinda hidden, but just use the gps on your phone to guide you. Parking can be found along Arlington. For special events, they encourage you to park at Westridge School (Orange Grove and W. State St.) and walk up to Storrier Stearns. Ambiance/Decor: The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is a beautiful and charming retreat with a quiet and tranquil elegance. The place is small which contains many of the much admired design features found in the most lavish of Japanese-style gardens of its era. As Kendall Brown states in his book, California Japanese-style Gardens, "this is the genius of Kinzuchi Fujii: this was once a flat area of two tennis courts; now it is a masterwork. 1) Classic Niko-an Teahouse, the garden landscape offers a variety of other beautiful details. 2) Numerous gathering points, seating areas & vistas 3) Four original bridges plus the original cedar log Japanese Waiting Bench 4) Two large interconnected, irregularly shaped koi ponds 5) The sounds of two waterfalls, one cascading down a 25-foot hill 6) An artful dry riverbed for rain overflow winding through the garden 7) Cooling shade everywhere from spreading sycamores & old oaks 8) Many tons of boulders & stones 9) Granite statuary & stone lanterns Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to re-center myself. I did a have nice time.

Love the food, drinks, and staff! My favorite drink is the Porn Star, but Not Your Abuelita's is a…read moredelicious espresso martini as well. They have a great blood orange Hef and don't pass up the pork belly sliders! Now I have to go!

My company held a private event here one Saturday evening. Everything here from service, to decor…read moreto food was top notch! Could not have asked for a better venue! The staff who helped us throughout the entire night was funny, friendly, professional and so accommodating! Although they joked with us throughout the evening, they never broke their work ethics and gave us the most excellent service! Normally we decorate the venue with our own things but Rococo Room did almost everything for us! The venue itself is already beautiful and fit our theme really well, but they made sure we got special table clothes, center pieces, candles, etc. They had their own DJ and was so good too! Now the food. I'm a vegetarian, and some of my co-workers are vegan. You'd think this would be tough...NOPE! Not for Rococo Room! Most people had an amazing meal (which I can't vouch for but I heard from EVERYONE that it was so good!) And they gave us one amazing vegan dish! I almost thought it was too good to be vegan. The dessert was some chocolate thing (also heard from everyone that it was amazing) but we got a bowl of berries covered in sauce. Let me just tell you that although it sounds iffy, it was probably the most delicious bowl of berries I've had! Not a single berry was tart. Not one! I asked my other vegan co-workers if they got any tart ones, none Did! They also agreed that was an extremely delicious bowl of berries! I can't say enough about this place. Thank you, Matthew for making this event such a memorable one! I cannot wait to come back for a non-event meal!

Foundr space was a great fit for our Team PopUp Event! Jeremy and team were extremely accommodating…read moreand helpful throughout our entire stay (3 days) in Pasadena. We definitely plan on returning, hopefully next year around the same time. We were a group of 37 employees. We used an entire floor, as well as plenty of breakout rooms for group or individual meetings. The kitchen space worked well, we ate a lot of meals there. The location is very convenient, right in the downtown area near restaurants, hotels and more! Thank you again Foundr Space!!! Best, Amelia

I do feel that I have been given five star member support, five star amenities and a five star…read morequality experience. I love my office on the eighth floor! The bathrooms, the co workspace and the kitchen are always clean. I've had minimal user error with the free printer that is provided and I enjoy being able to look out and see Pasadena City Hall from afar. Furthermore, the staff have been supportive, energetic and happy to help me whenever I have questions. For that matter Jeremy is THE MAN! Always helpful and always able to solve my issues. I'm very thankful that I decided to move away from working at home and start work at FoundrSpace. Because I really need home to be home and a place to work to feel more like work than a room in my home. I don't think that people have figured that out yet, but I know they will soon and I hope they find this review and find their new work office at FoundrSpace. Anyway, I plan to be here for quite some time, and I look forward to new neighbors that are focused on their businesses and ventures. I just wanted to let others know that this is the place for me and I know it's going to be a great place for more entrepreneurs, start ups and businesses too. Seriously if anybody has any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'd be happy to answer.