Pasadena is home to over 1,600 retail businesses and over 700 restaurants across many unique commercial districts. Shopping locally is a chance to find special treasures, meet the friendly faces behind the city’s unique shops, and help the Pasadena business community thrive.
With the Shop Local Pasadena campaign, The City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena encourage residents and visitors to shop locally this holiday season.
Welcome Stations
On November 29th, Small Business Saturday, 24 local businesses will welcome customers into their locations. Shoppers will receive free canvas tote bags as a special gift for shopping local (first come, first served, limited supply).
Follow @CityofPasadena on Instagram for special welcome station highlight videos. Follow @OldPasadena on Instagram and visit Old Pasadena Management District’s website for special happenings in Old Pasadena.
The Pasadena Department of Transportation is offering shoppers free rides on Pasadena Transit November 29th! For more information including bus schedules, maps, and real time bus arrival information call (626) 744-4055 or visit PasadenaTransit.net.
2025 Campaign Welcome Stations
Atelier Pasadena
3330 East Colorado Boulevard
BadAsh Bakes
247 East Colorado Boulevard
Bessy’s Boutique
1353 North Lake Avenue
Burrito Express
1597 East Washington Boulevard
Darling Empire
995 East Green Street
Doggee Club
22 South Raymond Avenue
DYM Books and Boba
2057 North Los Robles Avenue
Hawaii Fluid Art
300 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 170
MeowMeowz!
2423 East Colorado Boulevard
Neo Pasadena
33B East Colorado Boulevard
Petite Pebbles
380 South Lake Avenue
Poo-Bah Record Shop
2636 East Colorado Boulevard
Republic of Lucha
465 Converse Alley
Run With Us
235 North Lake Avenue
Scalp Sanctuary
1389 East Washington Boulevard
Sharp Seating
1737 East Colorado Boulevard
Shopaholic Sample Sale
13 Douglas Alley
Store 242
123 Morgan Alley
Sweet Red Peach
319 South Arroyo Parkway #6
Sybilline Records
15 South El Molino Avenue
Ten Thousand Villages
567 South Lake Avenue
The Standard Design Group Nursery
1950 Lincoln Avenue
Union Street Toys
65 North Madison Avenue Suite 103
Vroman's Bookstore
695 East Colorado Boulevard
How Businesses Can Participate
Small Business Saturday provides retailers with opportunities to drive sales and attract new customers. To participate:
- Tag and repost Instagram content from @CityofPasadena and @VisitPasadena in your posts and stories.
- Use #SmallBizSat and #ShopPasadena in your social media posts to raise awareness about the importance of shopping and dining locally. Encourage your customers to do the same.
- Check out 10 Tips to Prepare for Small Business Saturday.
If you would like your business to be a welcome station in 2025, email your request to economicdevelopment@cityofpasadena.net.