"Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena. The Norton Simon Museum has an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. It is like a local Louvre with pieces by Raphael, Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas, and Rembrandt. After wandering through the tastefully curated rooms, you can stop in the Garden Cafe (run by the amazing Patina Group) and soak up the sun while gazing at the sculpture garden. There are screenings and live events, the Norton Simon is a cultural neighborhood gem."