Matt Hourihan has been with the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since 2002. As senior sales manager he represents the LEED Gold Certified Pasadena Convention Center and the hotels of Pasadena. Before we dive into gorgeous Pasadena, Matt can be contacted at (800) 307-7977 or via email mhourihan@visitpasadena.com
Pasadena is nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, just 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Nearby airports include Los Angeles International, Bob Hope/Burbank, and Ontario. The dynamic city features 3 distinct shopping/entertainment districts, 2,500 hotel rooms, world-renowned museums, 500 restaurants, golf, spa, theaters, and gardens. The Pasadena CVB offers complimentary services to meeting planners, tour operators, and visitors.
Pasadena is known as a leading convention and meeting destination. The expanded Pasadena Convention Center was recently awarded LEED Gold Certificaiton from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of the greenest convention centers in North America. The state-of-the-art facility offers 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.
With its sophisticated cultural allure, pedestrian-friendly and mild climate. Pasadena resembles a European city. Visitors can walk from the convention center to 1,200 hotel rooms and Old Pasadena, a historic 22-block entertainment area filled with 200 national brand retailers, exclusive boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and clubs. 
As the birthplace of Julia Child, Pasadena was simply destined to be a foodie's paradise. With 500 restaurants, Pasadena is more than equipped to delight the food-savvy crowd. Pasadena's renowned restraurants and noted architecture make the perfect combination for culinary walking tours coordinated by Melting Pot Tours. Come experience the charming history, architecture, and folklore of Old Pasadena while feasting upon culinary delights from neighborhood eateries. http://www.meltingpottours.com/ 
With 14 museums and 11 performing arts organizations, Pasadena is alive with culture. See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt at the Norton Simon Museum. Explore 150 acres of gardens at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. Other treasures include an original Gutenberg Bible, the famous "Pinkie" and "The Blue Boy" paintings and more. With 16 historical districts packed into 23 square miles, Pasadena has a wealth of incredible architecture to discover. Many of the city's museums and historic sites are ideal for off-site events. Two of the more popular historic buildings are the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Castle Green. 
The grand dame of the Pasadena Convention Center complex is the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Built in 1931, the historic 3,000-seat theatre is one of the most revered performance halls in the nation. The Civic has played host to Broadway musicals, world-class ballet, symphony orchestras and celebrity speakers, as well as the Prime Time Emmy Awards. The opulent Gold Room seats 200 for a banquet.
Located two blocks from the convention center and built in 1898 as an annex to the Hotel Green, Castle Green features an open-cage elevator, fireplaces, hand-carved wood work, and marble staircase. 
To make exploring Pasadena easier, visitors can download the free GoPasadena smartphone application at the iTunes App Store or Android market now. Get detailed information on the city's museums, shopping and entertainment areas, hotels, gardens, movie theatres, events, performing arts organizations, popular filming locations, colleges and universities, architectural tours, and much more.
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