California · 1 to 2 nights · about 25 miles

Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Los Angeles to Irwindale

Southern California's original faire at Santa Fe Dam.

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire runs spring weekends at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. It is close enough for a day trip from LA, but costumed families often stay in Pasadena to skip the freeway twice.

Official event site: Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Pasadena, CA

   Historic hotels about 20 minutes from the faire.

   Our pick: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

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2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Arcadia, CA

   Value hotels right off I-210.

   Our pick: Hilton Garden Inn Arcadia/Pasadena Area

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When to go

Weekends from April into May.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Renaissance Pleasure Faire page before you book.

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