Hale Solar Laboratory, Sierra Madre

Name: Hale Solar Laboratory
Address: Sierra Madre, United States

#7 among attractions in Sierra Madre

Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Spanish colonial revival architecture

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The Hale Solar Laboratory is a historic astronomical observatory in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Built in 1923, it was the laboratory of astronomer George Ellery Hale, a pioneering figure in the development of the discipline of astrophysics in the United States. The building, a distinctive blend of Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival styles, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 34°7'59"N, 118°7'14"W

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Southeast Pasadena (Marceline)Sierra Madre United States

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Day trips

Hale Solar Laboratory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huntington Library, Desert Garden Conservatory, Huntington Desert Garden, Pasadena Playhouse.

0.6 miSE
Cultural center with galleries and gardens
Huntington Library, Los Angeles
16 min walk • Nestled amidst the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles, the Huntington Library stands as an illustrious cultural and educational sanctuary. Far more than just a library, this sprawling estate encompasses an extensive art collection, botanical gardens, and research...
0.7 miSE
Park
Desert Garden Conservatory, Los Angeles
19 min walk • The Desert Garden Conservatory is a large botanical greenhouse and part of the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, in San Marino, California. It was constructed in 1985. The Desert Garden Conservatory is adjacent to the 10-acre Huntington Desert Garden itself.
0.8 miSE
Park, Garden, Desert
Huntington Desert Garden, Los Angeles
20 min walk • The Huntington Desert Garden is part of The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. The Desert Garden is one of the world's largest and oldest collections of cacti, succulents and other desert plants, collected from throughout the world.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Pasadena Playhouse, Los Angeles
33 min walk • The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California, United States.
0.9 miN
Valley
Foothill Boulevard Milestone, Sierra Madre
23 min walk • The Foothill Boulevard Milestone is a milestone located on Colorado Boulevard west of Holliston Street in Pasadena, California.
1 miNW
Bridge
Pasarroyo, Sierra Madre
25 min walk • Pasarroyo is a four building complex with 640,000 square feet of commercial space. It spans a full city block on S. Lake Avenue in Downtown Pasadena. It is the largest office campus in Pasadena.
0.9 miS
Park
Lacy Park, Sierra Madre
23 min walk • Lacy Park is a public park located in the city of San Marino, California. It is located in the San Rafael Hills, at 1485 Virginia Road.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
California Institute of Technology, Sierra Madre
11 min walk • The California Institute of Technology is a private research university in Pasadena, California. The university is known for its strength in science and engineering, and is among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States which is primarily devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Bullock's Pasadena, Sierra Madre
22 min walk • Bullock's Pasadena, in Pasadena, California, is a 240,000-square foot Late Moderne architectural style building. Built in 1947, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miSE
Area
San Marino, Los Angeles
26 min walk • San Marino is a residential city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It was incorporated on April 25, 1913. As of the 2010 census the population was 13,147. The city is one of the wealthiest places in the nation in terms of household income.
0.9 miN
Church
Holliston Church, Los Angeles
25 min walk • Holliston Church is a United Methodist church in Pasadena, California, United States. It primarily serves the Korean community in the greater Pasadena area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hale Solar Laboratory?

Nearby attractions include California Institute of Technology, Sierra Madre (11 min walk), Mentor Court, Sierra Madre (16 min walk), Huntington Library, Los Angeles (16 min walk), Katherine Emery Estate, Sierra Madre (17 min walk).

How to get to Hale Solar Laboratory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hale Solar Laboratory:

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Del Mar / Chester • Lines: 10 (16 min walk)