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Rankings for South Pasadena

South Pasadena Ranked
#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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South Pasadena Ranked
#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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South Pasadena Ranked
#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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South Pasadena Ranked
#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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South Pasadena Ranked
#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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Rankings for El Segundo

El Segundo Ranked
#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

El Segundo Ranked
#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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El Segundo Ranked
#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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El Segundo Ranked
#47 Gloomiest Places in America
The data team at BestPlaces.net determined each metro area’s Gloom Score by looking at three key environmental factors for the m... Read More

El Segundo Ranked
#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
Hygge is the Danish concept of creating cozy environments that foster well-being and contentment. Many Americans have eagerly ado... Read More

Reviews for South Pasadena    6 Reviews

i grew up in south pas, i’m currently 20. this is not a good place for individual expression. the old white people will stare you down no matter what it is that you’re  More

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I lived in South Pasadena from 2000-2009 and I really took it for granted until I moved. I relocated from the Midwest and I initially lived in Culver City for about  More

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Over 16 years ago

Because of the historic nature of the neigborhoods in South Pas, it appears in many films, TV and commercials. Halloween was filmed here, as well as dozens of movies.  More

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Reviews for El Segundo    2 Reviews

Lived in the South Bay my whole 62 year life .Manhattan Beach ,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach but the best of all has been El Segundo for the small town beach atmosphere  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have worked in El Segundo for 35 years, and lived here for 16. We moved here to find a friendly small-town atmosphere with good schools, and we have not been  More

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