California Institute of Technology, Sierra Madre

#4 among attractions in Sierra Madre

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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. Caltech is ranked among the best academic institutions in the world and is among the most selective in the U.S. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°8'12"N, 118°7'34"W

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Southeast Pasadena (South Lake)Sierra Madre United States

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California Institute of Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huntington Library, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena Playhouse, Foothill Boulevard Milestone.

1 miSE
Cultural center with galleries and gardens
Huntington Library, Los Angeles
26 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...
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Paseo Colorado, Los Angeles
30 min walk • The Paseo is an upscale outdoor mall in Pasadena, California, covering three city blocks with office space, shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and 400 loft-style condominiums above.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Pasadena Playhouse, Los Angeles
22 min walk • The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California, United States.
0.6 miN
Valley
Foothill Boulevard Milestone, Sierra Madre
17 min walk • The Foothill Boulevard Milestone is a milestone located on Colorado Boulevard west of Holliston Street in Pasadena, California.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Pasarroyo, Sierra Madre
14 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.
1.1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Pasadena Convention Center, Los Angeles
29 min walk • The Pasadena Convention Center is a convention center in Pasadena, California. It consists of three buildings.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Department store
Bullock's Pasadena, Sierra Madre
11 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 miNW
Church
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles
26 min walk • Pasadena Presbyterian is the first church in Pasadena, California, United States, it was established in 1875. It is located at 585 East Colorado Boulevard.The Modern-style sanctuary was designed by architect John Gougeon of Gougeon-Woodman, completed in 1976.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Hale Solar Laboratory, Sierra Madre
11 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Church
Holliston Church, Los Angeles
18 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Pasadena Museum of California Art, Los Angeles
28 min walk • The Pasadena Museum of California Art was an art museum located in Pasadena, California, United States, showcasing art and design originating from California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to California Institute of Technology?

Nearby attractions include Mentor Court, Sierra Madre (7 min walk), Hale Solar Laboratory, Sierra Madre (11 min walk), Pasarroyo, Sierra Madre (14 min walk), Foothill Boulevard Milestone, Sierra Madre (17 min walk).

How to get to California Institute of Technology by public transport?

The nearest stations to California Institute of Technology:

Bus

Del Mar / Wilson • Lines: 10 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Lake • Lines: L (28 min walk)
Allen • Lines: L (33 min walk)