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Photography Tour in Caltech

The best photos of Caltech aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

A tiny, intensely focused campus in Pasadena where 124 acres produce more Nobel laureates per capita than anywhere on Earth.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Beckman Auditorium — a 1964 circular concert hall that looks like a flying saucer, a Pasadena architectural landmark
•Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics — Thom Mayne's angular 2009 building housing the team that manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
•Olive Walk — the tree-lined central walkway connecting the student houses (Caltech's residential system), the social spine of campus

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•The Athenaeum — Caltech's faculty club in Mediterranean Revival style, where Albert Einstein stayed during his visits to Pasadena in the 1930s
•Turtle Pond — a small pond with turtles near Beckman Institute, a quiet spot in the center of a campus known for intensity

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Caltech?+

roamee's photography tour of Caltech takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Caltech?+

roamee curates a walking route through Caltech's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Caltech — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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