Does anyone have some information about life at Caltech? I already know of the academics and all that, but how's the campus, and Pasadena in general? Also, how far away is the nearest beach?
2007-02-19 02:18:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Awww, it never gets that cold in Southern CA. Die hard surfers will just go in a full wetsuit instead a half. I admit sun bathing in a bikini may be a bit too much though, but shorts and a t-shirt should still be ok. If it's sunny, even a bikini isn't out of the question in the winter though.
Pasadena is FAR from the beach tho. It's in the San Gabriel Valley area. That area gets HOT in the summer. Smog likes to collect there too. My uncle lives there. Generally, a very wealthy town. Old Town Pasadena is a famous gathering spot. Might see some celebrities there.
As for the nearest beach, it's not in the greatest location. You kind of have to take a roundabout way to get to the main beaches. I'd estimate about 35-45 minutes without traffic. The problem is, you have to take some of the worst freeways (in terms of traffic) to get to the beach. And this is Los Angeles, so you're talking some of the worst freeways in the world.
2007-02-20 05:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The campus at Cal Tech is quite nice, and quaint, I'd say. It's definitely not a huge area, but the buildings are very well maintained and its located in a nice part of Pasadena.
The town itself (I just moved here) is really nice, there are a few very nice shopping centers and it appears to be a very clean and safe neighborhood. Plenty of bars and restaurants available for all types of people.
The beach, unfortunately, isn't very close, but you can typically get there in 45 minutes or so (drive time).
2007-02-21 08:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by illinibub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋