PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER AWARDED LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION

The expanded Pasadena Convention Center has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of the greenest convention centers in North America. The state-of-the-art facility features 55,000 square feet of exhibit space (expandable to 80,000 square feet), a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, 29 breakout rooms, and the renowned 3,000-seat Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Full-service catering, electrical and A/V production services, high-speed telecommunications, and on-site parking complete the package. Planners seeking a unique venue will find a host of spectacular gardens, renowned educational institutions, museums, and theaters. A few of these include the Rose Bowl Stadium, Caltech and Pacific Asia Museum.

A dynamic city located just 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena is easily accessible from Los Angeles International, Burbank, Long Beach, and Ontario airports. Shuttles, buses and light rail take visitors anywhere in the city and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

This pedestrian-friendly destination offers 2,500 guestrooms, more than 1,200 of which are within walking distance of the Pasadena Convention Center. Delegates can also walk to Old Pasadena, a bustling 22-block entertainment district offering 200 one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries, top-rated restaurants and clubs. As the birthplace of Julia Child, Pasadena is a foodie’s paradise. There are more than 500 restaurants serving an array of cuisines from around the world. Adding to its culinary credentials, the city is home to one of only 15 prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Schools in the nation.

Pasadena is alive with remarkable art collections, architecture, literature and entertainment. Enjoy masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt at the Norton Simon Museum. Marvel at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Garden’s original Gutenberg Bible, Ellesmere’s manuscript of Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” and the famed “Pinkie” and “The Blue Boy” paintings.  Sixteen awe-inspiring gardens, including authentic Chinese and Japanese Gardens, round out the experience.

For recreation, play a round of golf, see a sporting event at the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium or hike through the scenic Arroyo Seco. Afterward, unwind with a relaxing massage. In the evening catch a play or concert, enjoy hot jazz or cool comedy, or groove at a local club.

The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) destination experts offer a variety of services to meeting planners. In addition to no-cost site selection assistance, the CVB can help with housing, transportation, spousal tours, promotional materials and much more. For more information, visit PasadenaMeetings.com.