Day 68: Local Social Membership Clubs

Posted on July 20, 2010 by LilaMarie
Filed Under: 365 Things, Discover Pasadena

Interested in becoming a member of one of Pasadena’s local Social Clubs?

Day 68 of 365 Things to Do in Pasadena™ allows us to outline for you some of the benefits different clubs have to offer.

The Huntington Spa Membership offered by The Langham Hotel

Unlimited use of the fitness facility and scheduled fitness programs
Unlimited use of the locker facility including steam, sauna and whirlpool
Unlimited use of the swimming pool (One guests per day welcome at a nominal fee)
Complimentary tennis court use with advance reservations
Complimentary ball machine use with advance reservations
Reduced rate on tennis lessons, available with advance reservations
Direct monthly billing for fitness-related services
Seasonal offers on hotel services

Visit The Huntington Spa at the Langham Hotel for additional information.

Altadena Town & Country Club

The Altadena Town & Country Club offers services sure to fit the likes of everyone in the family.

Their mission is to provide a community that embraces family and that facilitates a social and active lifestyle.

Home to a well established and recognized tennis program, the club offers lesson and clinics as well as providing its members the opportunity to participate in tournaments, leagues, mixers, and out-of -town events.

The club also offers an exciting and fun youth activities program where children can take part in swim, tennis, and a variety of other summer camp events provided in a fun safe and friendly environment.

YAP(Youth Activities Program) – Camp, is huge hit and is offered in 3 sessions a year, 2 in the summer and 1 during the Holidays. There are also numerous social events through out the year geared towards teens and children.

There are variety of social events arranged through out the year, complete with Independence day celebrations, New Years Eve extravaganza, and more intimate events such as wine dinners and jazz nights.

Members can enjoy savory gourmet dinning in a relaxed and tranquil setting. They can opt for an al-fresco dining location on the patio over looking the pool, or indoor dinning ,warm and cozy by the fireplace. The Kids Klub enables the adults to dine separately from the little ones, while they enjoy a meal and entertainment.

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The San Gabriel Country Club

Golf anyone? The mission of the San Gabriel Country Club is to provide the finest golf experience in an atmosphere that promotes strong fellowship.
Members of the San Gabriel Country Club will enjoy use of the private course as well being able to take part in the social and dining events that take place through out the year. The Clubhouses are also available to members to use for their personal events and gatherings as well.

Two types of memberships options are available. The Social Membership will provide its members with the opportunity to take part in all social events and dining occasions through out the year. The Regular Memberships provides its members with the use of the golf course as well as social and dining events.

The University Club of Pasadena

The University Club of Pasadena is a vibrant, active social Club with a variety of member activities and benefits. The Club honors the many traditions of its historic past and blends them with contemporary activities and benefits to meet the needs of its newer members. Chartered in 1922, the Club has long offered a quiet and congenial place for professionals to meet for breakfast or lunch.

More recently the Pasadena University Club has added evening cocktails and appetizers for its members along with Sports Nights and Tuesday gourmet dinners. This is a great opportunity for business professionals both young and young at heart to network.

Dinning services are available daily, and clubhouse house use as well as the lounge with hi speed internet is available for use by its members daily.

The Women’s City Club of Pasadena

The Women’s City Club of Pasadena provides a private club environment for women actively involved in business, civic affairs, and education. Here women have been able to network professionally, grow intellectually and find that perfect balance between professional and social life with a wonderful social circle of friends and activities.

The club serves a wide variety of members and prides itself on its cultural and professional diversity. The WCC is a great place to meet clients for off-site meetings and luncheons. Private dining is one of the primary benefits, and the Blinn House, home of the WCC is an exquisite location to entertain your guests in a warm and welcoming environment.

We hope that we have been able to shine some light on the wonderful benefits out great city of Pasadena has to offer.

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3 beds, 2.5 baths
Home size: 3,126 sq ft
Lot Size: 14,650 sq ft
Added: 06/30/25, Last Updated: 07/12/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: 25558483
Community: 645 – Pasadena (NW)
Status: Active

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3 beds, 2.5 baths
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6 beds, 5.75 baths
Home size: 5,459 sq ft
Lot Size: 62,060 sq ft
Added: 07/11/25, Last Updated: 07/11/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-23179
Community: 648 – Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

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3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,495 sq ft
Added: 07/11/25, Last Updated: 07/11/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: OC25156084
Community: 648 – Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

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Listed with Jason Nagy CalDRE: S | 626-244-5000, Coldwell Banker Realty

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The Huntington Spa Membership offered by The Langham Hotel

Altadena Town & Country Club

The San Gabriel Country Club

The University Club of Pasadena

The Women’s City Club of Pasadena

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