#2 Arroyo Seco
Pasadena’s tranquil 132-acre
Arroyo Seco is home to some of the city’s most treasured landmarks. The
renowned Rose Bowl Stadium was built in 1922. Designed by noted architect Myron
Hunt, the stadium seats 92,542. On Arroyo Blvd., after crossing under the
historic Colorado Street Bridge, the Richard H. Chambers U.S. Court of Appeals
comes into view. The court is housed in what was originally the Vista del Arroyo
Hotel. Built in1903, the Vista del Arroyo was used as a military hospital during
World War II. In the 1980s the federal government restored the building for the
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A little further up is La Casita del Arroyo
Clubhouse. Built in 1933 this "little house" was constructed of stone
found within the Arroyo Seco.
From Orange Grove north:
- Left on Rosemont Avenue
- Left on Seco Street
- Left on Arroyo Blvd. (toward Aquatic Center)
- Cross under Colorado Street Bridge
- View Vista del Arroyo/U.S. Court of Appeals (left on hill)
- Pass La Casita del Arroyo (right
side)
- Left on Arbor
- Left on Grand
- View front of Vista del Arroyo/U.S.
Court of Appeals
- Right on Green Street
- End tour on Green Street and Orange Grove Blvd.
To begin tour #3, turn right on
Orange Grove Blvd.
