Without access to the public libraries, there's few locations to access a public electrical outlet. A few places I've discovered:
1) the metro station in Arcadia - there are electrical outlets behind 3 of the benches in the park area, and another over at the west end of the platform. People have jammed things into some of the outlets. I've pulled a few out using pliers. Others are unaware that the circuit breakers occasionally trip and need to be reset. There's also a portapotty and a place where you can wash your hands using recycled water. I'm surprised more homeless don't show up there. The sun is kinda hot in the afternoon, so I go with an umbrella and a couple of bungee cords and lash the umbrella to a bench, providing shade - and if i set it low enough, gives me enough privacy to doze off while my laptop recharges. I also bring a power strip to allow others to recharge at the same time.
2) Victory Park in Pasadena: there's an outlet behind the baseball field. I have yet to use it myself, but it's there.
In the afternoon, finding shade is a big deal.
Target: the two stores in Pasadena and one in Eagle Rock all have covered parking structures, and it's easy enough to find a spot with at least 50 feet of space between you and any other car parked there.
Bathrooms: supermarkets are a good place. stick a face cloth inside a plastic bag and you can go in, towel yourself off a bit and help stay fresh.
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