Community. Conversation. Connection.
South Pasadena Social Club is a community-driven platform bringing together founders, creatives, business owners, and neighbors who care deeply about the future of South Pasadena.
Through gatherings, storytelling, and local insights we create space for real conversations about culture, commerce, and the neighborhoods we call home.
What We Are
South Pasadena Social Club is a local media and community platform designed to strengthen connection and understanding within South Pasadena.
We host events, publish stories, and highlight the people, places, and conversations shaping our city — from small businesses and creative voices to housing, development, and neighborhood identity.
This is a space for people who don’t just live here — but want to engage with what makes South Pasadena special.
Why South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA has always been defined by strong neighborhoods, architectural character, walkable streets, and a deeply connected community.
As the city evolves, so do the conversations around how we live, build, and grow together. South Pasadena Social Club exists to bring those conversations into the open — thoughtfully, locally, and with respect for the city’s past and future.
The Businesses That Shape South Pasadena
Local businesses are more than storefronts — they are where community life happens.
From longtime family-owned institutions to newer creative ventures, South Pasadena’s businesses help define the rhythm of the city. They’re where neighbors meet, ideas are exchanged, and daily life unfolds.
South Pasadena Social Club highlights these businesses not as promotions, but as part of the broader story of place — recognizing the people behind them and the role they play in sustaining a connected, walkable, and vibrant community.
Through conversations, stories, and local features, we aim to celebrate the businesses that contribute to South Pasadena’s character and shared identity.
Explore community stories here
Community, Homes & Local Insight
Homes are not separate from community — they are part of it.
South Pasadena Social Club explores how housing, real estate, and neighborhood dynamics intersect with daily life in South Pasadena. Through editorial content, listing stories, and local insight, we help residents better understand the places they live — and why they matter.
For readers looking for deeper insight into housing trends, neighborhood context, and the South Pasadena real estate landscape, we’ve created a dedicated resource below.
Eplore South Pasadena, CA Real Estate here
Featured Stories & Conversations
Our blog and podcast highlight what’s happening across South Pasadena, including:
Conversations with civic leaders, Stories from local business owners and community builders, New homes and neighborhood moments tied to place, and Cultural, historical, Academia and local perspectives.
Each feature is rooted in context — connecting individual stories to the broader area of South Pasadena.
Read the blog here. Listen to the podcast here.
A Platform Founded on Local Perspective
South Pasadena Social Club was founded by Jason Bergman and Justin Prietto to create a space for thoughtful, local conversation — bringing together residents, business owners, creatives, and civic leaders.
Built on shared curiosity and respect for South Pasadena’s history and future, the platform exists to elevate voices, foster dialogue, and strengthen community connection
Get Involved
Whether you’re a longtime resident, a local business owner, a civic leader, or new to the city,
there’s a place for you in the conversation.
Join us by Attending a gathering, or share a local story, explore neighborhood and community insights, or be part of a connected South Pasadena.
Attend an upcoming events here