Departement Stores, Shopping Malls, Bookstores, Sporting Goods, Electronics and Outlets
Department Stores
Large stores usually offer "departments" by products: baby needs, ladies clothing, men's clothing, shoes, home appliances, electronics, outdoor recreational supplies, gardening supplies, linen and bedding, furniture, school supplies, movies and magazines, etc. Most of department stores also operate on-line stores.
JC Penney • 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
Macy's • 401 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena (walking distance from Caltech)
Target • 777 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena (walking distance from Caltech)
Nordstrom • 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia 91007
Nordstrom Rack • 3363 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
Shopping Malls and Areas
There are major shopping malls and commercial areas within walking distance or a short drive from Caltech where you will find a variety of shops, restaurants, large department stores, and theaters.
Glendale Galleria • 100 W. Broadway, Glendale
Old Town Pasadena • Colorado Boulevard, between Pasadena Avenue and N. Raymond Avenue
Paseo Colorado • 280 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
South Lake Avenue • S. Lake Avenue, between E. California Boulevard and E. Green Street
The Americana at Brand • 889 Americana Way, Glendale
Westfield Santa Anita Mall • 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
The Grove • 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles 90036
Bookstores
In Pasadena.
Vroman's Bookstore • 695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena.
Book Alley sells used books.
In and around Los Angeles.
Sporting Goods Stores
Big 5 Sporting Goods • 3719 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Dick's Sporting Goods • 3359 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
REI • 214 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia
Electronics
Best Buy • 3415 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
Caltech Bookstore • in the Caltech Bookstore on campus
Fry's Electronics • 2311 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank
Outlets in and around Los Angeles
Many manufacturers sell their products at discounted prices at outlet stores.
Camarillo Premium Outlets • 740 E. Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo
Citadel Outlets • 100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles
Desert Hills • 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon
Please: Consider also buying USED items.
Thrift Stores (clothes, furnitures)
Craigslist • Search under "For Sale," select "Furniture"
Goodwill • 340 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Huntington Collection • 766 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena
Salvation Army • 56 W. Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena
Out of the Closet • 1726 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Electronic
Refurbished Iphone products, and others.
Be cautious and make sure the cell phone has not been stolen or water damaged.
Flea Markets in Pasadena
Pasadena City College flea market
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Yard Sales, Garage Sales and Estate Sales
On weekends, people sell their used clothing, furniture, toys and household items from their own yards or garages. You can find listings on Craigslist (search under "For Sale," select "Garage Sale"), Penny Saver, Pasadena Star-News and EstatesSales.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is for general information only. Caltech does not endorse or recommend any of the organizations listed.