Arcadia Travel Guide

Tucked against the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and only 13 miles from Los Angeles, Arcadia is a popular vacation spot. Whether you're looking to find scenic views and warm weather, unique experiences or inviting neighborhoods with charming vacation homes, those who make the trip to Arcadia are never disappointed.

Things to Do in Arcadia

Arcadia boasts an abundance of outdoor activities such as going hiking or camping in Angeles National Forest, having a picnic or going on a family-friendly hike at Wilderness Park, playing golf at Santa Anita Golf Course, or horseback riding on various trails around the city.

When it's time to relax, visitors can get pampered at Spa Xanadu, which offers a range of treatments.

If it's a day of family fun that you're after, why not go bowling at AMF Square Lanes, or go swimming at Norma Johnson Aquatic Center? It's guaranteed fun-for-all.

Best Places to Stay in Arcadia

With a wide variety of rentals near Arcadia, there's something for all vacationers. There are rentals in nearly every area of the city, but the downtown rentals tend to be the most popular as they are closest to the best restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Best Time to Visit Arcadia

The best time to visit Arcadia is from May to October when the weather is generally warm and sunny.

Food in Arcadia

Arcadia is home to restaurants that serve everything from classic fast food to three-course meals. Phoenix Food Boutique offers casual Chinese and deserts, Mixabowl offers Korean fusion dishes, while Burger King, McDonald's, and Carl's Jr. offer burgers and fries.

Best Events in Arcadia

Some of the best events in Arcadia include the Halloween Harvest Festival, Moonlight Forest Lantern Art Festival, American Lebanese Cultural Festival, SAP Chili Cook-Off, and Summer Dance Festival. WinterFest, however, is perhaps the single most popular event, offering a Christmas tree sale, horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, holiday movies, photos with Santa, food, drinks, and festive children's activities.

Things to Do for Families in Arcadia

The Seabiscuit Tour is a unique activity that all ages can enjoy. The tour will take you around the barns, stables, and paddock gardens of the famous racing horse Seabiscuit. The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden is another family-orientated location in Arcadia, offering numerous walking trails that lead guests through lush gardens and manicured lawns filled with both local and international flowers and greenery, waterfalls, Japanese bridges, and greenhouses.