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California Institute of Technolgy

1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125
626-395--6811
Ranked #5 of 25 attractions in Pasadena
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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socal
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Lovely buildings and campus in Pasadena. Home of many Nobel Laureates and the Seismographic Laboratory seen on TV after earthquakes. More

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Scottsdale, AZ
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

A small school, beautiful campus. Quiet and serene. More

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Pasadena, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

A wonderful place to spend relaxing hours looking at the fish and turtle ponds and fantastic architecture. More

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Pasadena, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Made top ranked in the world last year, yet actually cares about their students. Small (as I remember it, the freshman class is around 400 each year), but extremely high quality. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Cal Tech has always been ready to share their buildings, grounds and prestigious professors for good causes. I've held various events on the campus and enjoyed the cooperation of outstanding faculty members. The Atheneum provides a beautiful setting and good food. Beckman offers great programs More

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Pasadena, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

My husband works here, so I'm often on campus. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with eucalyptus and olive trees, fountains, & sculptures. The on-campus cafeteria has great quality food but is a little pricey for a college cafeteria. Be sure to check out the lily ponds, there are turtles and frogs (just don't feed them). Worth a visit if in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2010
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