Dining:
'The Derby'
www.thederbyarcadia.com - not to be missed if you're a visiting horseplayer. I could go into the history, but the website will do a better job. .5 miles from the track.
Pasadena is loaded with good restaurants. Arroyo Chop House, Sushi Roku, Parkway Grill, Cafe Santarini, et al
Track:
Buy clubhouse admit for $ 8.50. Its worth it. Also gives you access to the frontrunner rest. up top. Good bar as well up there. Down in the thick of things.....Sironas is a good bar in between the paddock and the apron.