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Weekend of September 18–20, 2026My Weekend 0Pasadena · Altadena · Sierra Madre
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From live music to local food, garden paths to gallery openings, make the most of the days ahead.

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Pasadena Travels | Ventura Harbor Village: A Weekend Adrift Among Boats and Bites
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Pasadena Travels | Ventura Harbor Village: A Weekend Adrift Among Boats and Bites

We came to Ventura Harbor Village for a weekend and found ourselves reluctant to leave. The marina light does something to a person, softening…

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