Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 110
Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway Itinerary

Departure: Grand Avenue Promenade, California
Destination: Old Town Pasadena, California
Time to allow: 2 days

This itinerary follows the parkway from L.A. to Pasadena, stopping at the major must-see city destinations.

Day 1

  • Start: Grand Avenue Promenade

    Suggested time at this stop: 3 hours

    The cultural acropolis to downtown Los Angeles, the Grand Avenue promenade is a new pedestrian spine for the city's glittering cultural life.

  • Stop 2: Chinatown

    From previous stop: 5 minutes / 1 mi (1.6 km)
    Directions:

    Travel the Byway (Highway 110) north to Interstate 10. Take Interstate 10 east for about one half of a mile.
    Suggested time at this stop: 2 hours

    The Los Angeles Chinese community moved to its current location during the 1930s, when their original neighborhood became the site of Union Station. Chinatown houses several excellent restaurants, ethnic markets, import shops and unique Asian services.

  • Stop 3: Dodger Stadium

    From previous stop: 5 minutes / 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
    Directions:

    Take Interstate 10 west a half mile to the Byway (Highway 110). Turn north (right) onto Highway 110 about 1 mile to the stadium.
    Suggested time at this stop: 30 minutes

    An integral part of the culture of the Arroyo, Dodger Stadium is an icon of America's favorite pasttime. Take in an afternoon ball game with the family, or just take a look around the stadium which has become such an important icon to Los Angelos.

  • Stop 4: Elysian Park

    From previous stop: 2 minutes / 1 mi (1.6 km)
    Directions:

    Drive north on the Byway (Highway 110) for about one mile.
    Suggested time at this stop: 1 hour

    Elysian Park is the oldest public park in the city of Los Angeles. The Park provides scenic vistas, numerous hiking trails and picnic grounds, as well as being the home of Dodger Stadium, where the Los Angeles baseball team plays.

  • End: Old Town Pasadena

    From previous stop: 10 minutes / 5 mi (8.0 km)
    Directions:

    Take the Byway (Highway 110) north about 5 miles.
    Suggested time at this stop: 5 hours

    Old Town is the historic core of Pasadena. Founded in 1876 as the Indiana Colony by Midwestern pioneers, Pasadena quickly became a sparkling jewel of culture and sophistication in Southern California. You will want to spend most of a day here.

Totals for Day 1

Total Distance Traveled: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km
Total Travel Time: 22 minutes
Total Stopping Time: 11 hours 30 minutes