Artists' Inn
Bed and Breakfast

The Artists' Inn and Cottage, gracefully situated in the beautiful city of South Pasadena, offers comfortable accommodations surrounded by an atmosphere of nostalgia and history.

C.R. Johnson built this charming farmhouse in the Victorian style of his native Indiana for his family when they settled here in 1892. Around the turn of the century, Peter Mason refurbished the house with picture moldings from his manufacturing company. They distinguish the home to this day.

In 1989, interior designer Janet Marangi acquired the home and started a loving restoration. Her goal was to create an Inn that would recall the heritage of the Johnson's farmhouse, old Pasadena, and a more relaxed way of life.

Original art, rich fabrics, and fresh flowers fill the Inn. The living room's cozy fireplace and luxurious Oriental rug invite you to linger over a book, magazine, game, or puzzle. Each of the ten guest rooms (four are suites) is enhanced with furnishings, prints, and paintings reflecting a different artist or period. Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keefe, Gauguin, Degas, and Grandma Moses are just some of the world-renowned artists represented in these accommodations. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by the innkeepers and given a tour of the Inn, which is yours to enjoy. At any time during your stay, information about local sights, assistance in planning activities, and help in securing restaurant or theater reservations is available for your convenience.

Breakfast is prepared using only the freshest ingredients and may include fresh fruit and juice, homemade muffins and granola, specialty hot entrees, freshly ground coffee, and tea. You may choose something light or indulge in a full breakfast. The morning fare is served in the dining room or on the front porch, overlooking an abundant rose garden, if the weather is nice. Complimentary English afternoon tea is also offered on the front porch or in the living room, a wonderful time to socialize or catch up on a good read.

The Artists' Inn is cozily situated near the historic Mission West district of South Pasadena, yet is only minutes away from all of the sights and attractions for which Southern California is famous. You are ten minutes away from the acclaimed Rose Bowl, as well as downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium, and Mission San Gabriel. The lights and glamour of Hollywood, featuring Universal Studios, is a mere twenty-minute drive from the Inn. Santa Monica Beach, synonymous with sun and fun, can be reached in thirty minutes, and the magic of Disneyland is less than an hour away.

The AAA-recommended inn has been featured in such publications as Fodor's, The Pasadena Star-News, Travel and Leisure, The New York Times, and Bed and Breakfast Magazine.

The Artists' Inn captures the geniality of yesteryear with personalized service, antique-filled rooms, and hearty breakfasts in a charming, historic location.