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Nicknamed “The Village of the Foothills,” the City of Sierra Madre is three square miles of history and modern convenience. Much of Sierra Madre's charm rests in the retention of its small-town character despite decades of surrounding growth and modernization.
Sierra Madre is divided into two areas: The Canyon, noted for being a distinct community with a somewhat alternative lifestyle, and the City. The Canyon is characterized by narrow and winding roads, lush vegetation, views of the San Gabriel Valley, and small bungalows or cabins. The "City" area of Sierra Madre offers many styles and options for real estate, with homeowners enjoying easy access to the beautiful mountains and hiking trails. The downtown district consists mainly of small mom-and-pop type stores, country kitchens, hardware stores, and coffee shops. The town is also
home to the only remaining volunteer fire department in the Greater Los
Angeles area and has no traffic signals within its town limits.
Sierra Madre School began in 1882 as a one-room schoolhouse. A total renovation in 1930 created one of the most beautiful schools in the country, designed in the Spanish mission revival style. Now called Sierra Madre Elementary, it is one of the favorite elementary schools in the Pasadena school district. There are also a variety of private schools in Sierra Madre, including the Gooden School (K-8), Bethany Christian (pre-8th grade), Saint Rita Parish and Elementary School (K-8), and Alverno High School (all girls, grades 9-12).
Sierra Madre has a
strong sense of community, reflected by the well attended events
throughout the year. The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library present an
annual wine tasting in February and an art fair in May. The Chamber of
Commerce sponsors the Wistaria Festival, celebrating the community and
the world famous wistaria vine, in March. In June the British Home
holds its June Faire, the Passionist Fathers Monastery hosts a Family Fiesta, and the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society sponsors
an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. The 4th of July Committee produces a
spectacular parade and community picnic every year and there are summer
concerts in the park throughout the summer. In September Sierra Madre
gears up for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Kiwanis Club
of Sierra Madre offers a pancake breakfast to kick off the relay event.
In October, Sierra Madre celebrates Pioneer Days with many fun,
educational events relating to local and California history. At the end
of October, Sierra Madre Civic Club sponsors window painting and
Kiwanis Club holds a Halloween Parade.
SIERRA MADRE NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATIONFor more information, click below:
DEMOGRAPHICS
HISTORY
RESTAURANTS
SCHOOLS
THINGS TO DO
DEMOGRAPHICS
Based on 2000 census:
Population: 10,578
Median Age: 42.6 years
Housing Units: 4,923
Average household size: 2.20
Median Family Income in 1999: $79,588
Median home value: $370,500
Educational Achievement:
Bachelors or Higher: 49.7%
High school or higher: 94.5%
Race:
White: 85.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 10%
Asian: 5.6%
Multiracial 4%
Other 3%
Black: 1.1%
Native American and Alaska native: 0.3%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
HISTORY
The quaint Sierra Madre community, which rests in the beautiful canyons, was a former mountain resort in the 19th century. The Sierra Madre Villa Hotel was a pioneer of summer resorts that populated the San Gabriel Valley in the late-1800s. Adams' Pack Station, located within the 91024 zip code at Chantry Flat, is the last remaining pack station in Southern California. The municipality also operates maintains the landmark Lizzie's Trail in at the head of Old Mount Wilson Trail. In 1881 Nathaniel Carter purchased the original 1,103 acres that comprise Sierra Madre: 813 from "Lucky" Baldwin; 108 from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company; and 150 from Levi Richardson.
RESTAURANTS
Barney's Only Place in Town
110 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (626) 355-3502
Beantown Coffee Bar
45 N. Baldwin Ave. (626) 355-1596
Corfu
48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (626) 355-5993
The Four Seasons Tea Room
75 N. Baldwin Ave. (626) 355-0045
Restaurant Lozano
44 N. Baldwin Ave. (626) 355-5945
SCHOOLS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Pasadena Unified School District
High School
Pasadena High School 2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena (626) 798-8901
Elementary and Middle School
Sierra Madre School (K–8) 141 W. Highland Avenue and 160 N. Canon Avenue
Sierra Madre (626) 355-1428
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Elementary through High School
Alverno High School (All female) 200 North Michillinda Avenue (626) 355-3463
Bethany Christian School 93 N Baldwin Ave (626) 355-3527
Saint Rita Parish 3 22 North Baldwin
626-355-6114
Gooden School (K – 8) 192 N Baldwin Ave (626) 355-2410
PRESCHOOLS
Mama Pete's Nursery School -
71 Suffolk Ave.
(626) 355-9567
Sierra Madre Community Nursery 701 E Sierra Madre Blvd (626) 355-1655
THINGS TO DO
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Candlelight Christmas Caroling
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Banquet
Firefighter's Annual Christmas Ball
Firefighter's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Firefighter's Annual Flapjack Breakfast
Fourth of July
Friends of the Library Annual Art Fair
Frosty Arrives in Kersting Court
Great Crate Race
Halloween Events
Huck Finn Day
Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast
Louise Corp Annual Policeman's Benefit Tennis Tournament
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Father's Retreat House Fiesta
Mt. Wilson Trail Race
Older American of the Year Banquet
Pioneer Days
Sierra Madre Rose Parade Float
Sierra Madre Surf Club Annual "Search and Rescue Team" Benefit Luau
Wistaria Festival
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