Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena Convention Center
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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When planning your next group event, look no further than dynamic Pasadena - an alluring Southern California city just 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Pasadena Convention Center - with its state-of-the-art design and plenty of flexible space - makes our city more attractive than ever. With LEED(R) Gold Certification, you can take comfort in knowing you are meeting at one of the greenest convention centers in North America. The state-of-the-art Pasadena Convention Center offers a 55,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, 25,000-square-foot Ballroom and 29 Meeting Rooms. An ideal spot for meetings, events and weddings.
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4.5
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IslandGuy42
Southern California87 contributions
Mar 2011
Parking garage attendant told me there is no where else to park anywhere around there; but at $9 for every in and out, including same day, I said I'd 'look around" anyway. Glad I was early and had time. There is free parking only 1/4 mile south. And before you get that far there is 2 hour parking. It was a short walk each time. Saving me $56 total considering I was there 3 days and had to leave and come back once each day. Or, $45 if I had bought a 24-hour pass.
Written March 18, 2011
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Gimmick4Life
United Kingdom251 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Wrent here for a convention perfect location plenty of space an area for panel discussions, tables for meeting whomever, buying goods, plenty of room for ALL.
You will not be crowded in a place like this whomever designed this did it ewith great elegance and grace well done.
You will not be crowded in a place like this whomever designed this did it ewith great elegance and grace well done.
Written February 10, 2015
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Dear Gimmick4Life,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your experience at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
Your feedback is truly appreciated! I am especially glad that you had a chance to enjoy the expansive space our convention center has to offer. The design for the project was conceived by Fentress Bradburn Architects (FBA).
Again, our entire team would like to thank you for your review. We look forward to your return!
Cheers,
Rich DeGuzman
Interactive Marketing Manager
Written February 18, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I2201ISmichaelk
Santa Cruz, United States8 contributions
Sep 2018
The center is a nice and spacious facility that was an easy walk from our hotel. Plenty of room for vendors and huge ballroom for evening dinner party. and dance floor.
Written July 2, 2019
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Craig D
Glendale, AZ67 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Poor communication with staff. Those at door checking wristbands did not even know where to purchase them so guessed giving completely incorrect information. And because out daughters meet started at 330 they would not let us in at 230 even though the seating was mostly empty and our daughter was already in side getting ready. Not well thought out in my opinion.
Written February 29, 2020
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DianeTrue
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Beware!! SCAM at parking around convention center!! There was a uniformed "parking attendant" collecting $9 for "Event Parking" (a sign was added to the regular sign, that says you pay on your way out, which is what we did yesterday). The ticket didn't let us leave without paying more! The so-called attendant was long gone. I called the Pasadena police so that they would monitor this SCAM and they were not concerned about visitors in their community being robbed!!! So Beware!!
Written January 20, 2014
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DrFootWoman
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
We attended IMATS today at the Pasadena Convention Center. We parked at Paseo Coronado which is very close. The was a uniformed person collecting $9.00 in cash for Event Parking. We had been there yesterday and took a ticket and paid afterwards, therefore I questioned this action. There was a Sign "Event Parking" added to the sign that was there. We paid. The tickets didn't let us out when we left, we had to pay the machine addition funds to exit. Of course, the perpetrator was gone and there was no number to call. WE WERE SCAMMED!!! I called the Pasadena Police to let them know that they should monitor this SCAM in their city. They told me that it was a private parking structure and was not their concern!! I thought stealing from people was a crime. My error. PEOPLE VISITING PASADENA: BEWARE!!!
Written January 19, 2014
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Rick A
Soledad, CA17 contributions
Apr 2019
I have been attending Monsterpalooza for about 10 years. The convention has been held at the Pasadena Convention Center for the pass four years. This convention has grown of the years and switched over from the Burbank Marriott Hotel. The Convention Center is easily found on Green St one block up from Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. Parking can be found next door at the Hilton or at any of the public parking garages located within walking distance of the center. There is a loading and unloading lane right in front of the Convention Center should you choose to use Uber or Lyft.
Written May 5, 2019
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B H
Los Angeles, CA31 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The Auditorium of Pasadena which is the image in the picture is the annual home to the America's Got Talent tryouts. They run for two weeks in March. We went in 2017. The facility is beautiful...has an early-mid 20th century feel with old school chair/theater seating. Just a fun venue. Of course, with America's Got Talent it has a lot of energy. The night we went Simon, Heidi, Howie and ...(I forget the other one) were present. The Auditorium hosts many events a year...if you get the chance to be at an event here...take the chance to roam around the facility if they will let you!
Written March 24, 2018
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Donuvia M
usa76 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Went here for an Americas Got Talent taping. This is such a beautiful auditorium inside and out. Nextdoor to the Civic Auditorium there is an ice skating rink and Convention Center, which happened to be opened. Entered both facilities to take a look. Overall, it was easy to get to the auditorium from the 210 Fwy...there are small permanent signs directing people to certain historical buildings, the Civic Auditorium being one of them. There is parking on E Street in front of the auditorium, but there was a sign indicating "No AGT Parking." I decided to park off Colorado Blvd, underground parking, in the Paso Colorado shopping center. I made sure to have my parking ticket with me to get it validated at the restaurant where I ate. Parking total cost $6.00 (with validation). As for as my AGT experience, it was Spectacular!!! Be prepared to be patient to stand in lines, but it was sooo worth it. Also, wear comfortable shoes. Happy I did, especially since I was jumping when the AGT Judges entered the auditorium. Bottled water was not allowed inside the building. How long was the process? I submitted my print out ticket to the crew at 1:30 p.m. Taping ended at 7:30 p.m....But so worth it!!!
Written March 29, 2017
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Tricia H
Arroyo Grande, CA280 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Went here for a Judo Tournament. Beautiful Venue with excellent sound system, comfortable seating, and a spacious lobby in Ballroom H. The Plaza was very nice and it was great to have a small Starbucks on site. Having a large parking garage across the street was also quite beneficial.
Written August 19, 2014
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Dear inthewind65,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your experience at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
Your feedback is truly appreciated! I am especially glad that your experience was a positive one including: our excellent sound system (Audio/Visual Dept: PSAV); comfortable seating; and spacious lobby. On a personal note, we do love our on-site Starbucks too!
Again, our entire team would like to thank you for your review. We look forward to your return!
Cheers,
Rich DeGuzman
Interactive Marketing Manager
Written February 18, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Are Row H seatings good on the second level, can you see & hear good?
Written April 11, 2019
I am sorry, I attended a convention and we didn't use seating.
Written April 11, 2019
Hi, Marvin. What would you like to know about this attraction?
What street is the free parking on? Is it at a city lot?
Written September 25, 2018
Two choices, across the street is underground parking at the shopping plaza for 2 hours or next door is a 4 story city parking structure
Written September 25, 2018
How does it work once you get there? Do you sign up for conferences/sessions? Is that done ahead of time? Are several sessions going on at the same time? Going to AlienCon Baltimore for the first time!
Written September 10, 2018
Choose what you want to do as early as possible, because the seating is limited,and fills up quickly Also private autograph/ photo sessions are going on at the same time. We usually had 3 Aliencon Guests speaking at the same time in 3 different rooms. A few choices were made because the NEXT session was important, so we didn’t want to lose our seats!
Written September 10, 2018
ataTDPamG1998
Seattle, Washington
Hotels within walking distance or a few stations away with 4 or 5 star ratings that your visitors rave about?
Written April 8, 2018
The Sheraton is directly behind the convention center and seems to be a good experience for visitors! One of the hotel doors literally opens up the the back side of the convention center (Maybe walk 100 feet?) The Hilton is also just down the street (about a block). My favorite is the Westin Pasadena...its about a 1/2 mile walk...but your walking through old Pasadena. I think you'd be fine with any of those...
Written April 8, 2018
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