I lived on Pasadena for a year (July 2021-June 2022). I loved how much character the neighborhood had, and yet, it mostly was pretty quaint and calm, once beyond Grandview Ave and the renown tourist attractions nearby. The city only was a hop, skip, and a jump away and across the river but far enough away that it felt like home was only a quick getaway or escape, with a return to the city life within easy reach. There was quite the diversity in wildlife, as well, from regular deer passing by through my backyard, to stray cats (and my indoor kitten) chasing each other up and down the street, to groundhogs and birds casually going about their days. The gf and I had to move outside the city a bit for her work but hope to be back in the next couple years. Mt. Washington is #1 on the list for neighborhoods being considered.