Pasadena provides the best of both worlds with a small town atmosphere and convenient proximity to popular cities. Bordered by Glendale, Altadena, Lan Canada Flintridge, South Pasadena, and Highland Park (to name a few), Pasadena is home to the Rose Bowl, contemporary art museums, playhouses, dining, nightlife, pedestrian friendly promenades, and dozens of highly ranked public and private schools. While Pasadena is located northeast of downtown, the Metro Gold Line makes it easy to get to downtown or to the beach.