Altadena
Above Pasadena, literally
Altadena is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains just north of Pasadena.
The name combines the Spanish *alta* (high) with Pasadena, reflecting its elevated position.
Known for its residential neighborhoods and proximity to hiking trails, Altadena maintains a distinct identity despite lacking formal city status: The fire swept through Altadena.
Low elevations below mountains
- elevationHeight above reference point
- trailheadsDesignated path entrances
- chaparralDense, drought-adapted shrubbery
- ridgelineTop edge of terrain
canyon · watershed · topography · hillside
Residential area nearby
- diversityState of varied elements
- volunteerismUnpaid community assistance
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- townhallLocal governance headquarters
foothills
Low elevations below mountains
- elevationHeight above reference point
- trailheadsDesignated path entrances
- chaparralDense, drought-adapted shrubbery
ridgeline · canyon · watershed · topography · hillside
neighborhood
Residential area nearby
- diversityState of varied elements
- volunteerismUnpaid community assistance
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
Pasadena
Los Angeles suburb
- unincorporatedNot legally chartered
- JPLRobotic spacecraft research facility
bungalows
One-story detached houses
AltadenaLong Beach
Coastal California municipality
coastal communities · lowlands · flatlands · Santa Monica · Huntington Beach
AltadenaPasadena
Los Angeles suburb
Los Angeles · municipality · Glendale · Burbank · Beverly Hills
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