Claremont (California)

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On foot

• Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology

  phone: +1 909 624-2798
  address: 1175 W Baseline Rd

• John R. Rodman Arboretum

The Village

• Candlelight PavilionOffers dinner and a professional live stage musical.

• City Hall

  address: 2nd Street at Harvard Avenue
  Sit down to a game of outdoor chess at the boards built into the tables on the lawn.

• Claremont CollegesTake a stroll through the five connected campuses of the Claremont Colleges. There are frequent events, including talks open to the public most weekday evenings at 6:45pm at the M.M.C. Athenaeum and the Scripps Presents series.

• Memorial ParkMemorial Park offers free concerts and family movies during the summer.

• Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens

  phone: +1 909 625-8767
  address: 1500 N. College Ave.
  The Gardens showcase native California plant life.

• Laemmle Theatres Claremont 5

  phone: +1 909-621-5500
  address: 450 W 2nd St
  5 screen movie theatre located in the Village, screening both mainstream and independent films

• Claremont's Farmer's Market

  address: Indian Hill & Second St
  In the heart of the Village, local merchants offer fresh produce and unique crafts.

• The Little Dress Shop

  address: 214 W. 2nd St
  Offers a charming collection of dresses and accessories.

• Boon Companion

  address: 145 Harvard Ave
  Formerly known as Claremont Toys, is a classic small-town toy shop—think building blocks, picture books, kiddie craft supplies, and stuffed animals of all varieties.

Budget

• 21 Choices

  phone: +1 909-621-7175
  address: 817 West Foothill Blvd.
  Offers a rotating selection of base frozen yogurts (be sure to sample each one before choosing!) that can be customized with candy mix-ins. A second location is at 460 West 1st Street.

• Some Crust Bakery

  phone: +1 909-621-9772
  address: 119 Yale Ave
  Over-sized, decently priced, and mouth-wateringly delicious, the rotating cookie selection brings customers in hordes. The bakery's impressive cakes are on display in a rotating refrigerator rack in the main entryway.

• Patty's Mexican Foods

  phone: +1 909-625-9160
  address: 1332 N Towne Ave
  Fast food Mexican with homemade tortillas.

• Saca's Mediterranean Cuisine

  phone: +1 909-624-3340
  address: 248 W 2nd St
  Sandwiches, salads, falafel and hummus.

Mid-range

• BC Cafe Kick Back Jack's

  phone: +1 909-482-1414
  address: 701 S. Indian Hill Blvd.
  Breakfast and lunch place similar to Denny's. Large portions and often crowded.

• Buca di Beppo

  phone: +1 909-399-3287
  address: 505 West Foothill Blvd
  Eclectic decor and authentic cuisine, family style portions.

• Aruffo's Italian Cuisine

  phone: +1 909-624-9624
  address: 126 Yale Ave
  Exquisite Italian cuisine in a convivial yet intimate atmosphere. The appetizer bread is a sure winner, and you can't go wrong with any dish. The chocolate creme brulee is a special treat for dessert.

• Viva Madrid

  phone: +1 909-624-5500
  address: 225 Yale Ave
  An authentic Spanish tapas bar and restaurant with great food. It gets busy quickly so if you wish to check it out, go early.

• Dr. Grubb's

  phone: +1 909-621-6200
  address: 353 Bonita Ave
  Large portions and vegetarian friendly. You choose a protein, sauce and side and your meal is cooked fresh. Take out available.

• Mongolian Barbeque

  phone: +1 909-624-4334
  address: 970 W Foothill Blvd
  Offers take-out. You fill a bowl with veggies and meat and then give it to a cook to be cooked.

• Le Pain Quotidien

  phone: +1 909-625-1609
  address: 175 North Indian Hill Blvd
  Outdoor seating available. Light and fresh bakery and coffee shop.

• Nogi Japanese Restaurant

  phone: +1 909-626-1582
  address: 950 W Foothill Blvd
  Located in a strip mall, the outside is unassuming. Considered better sushi than the nearby Sushi Cruise.

Splurge

• Wolfe's Market

  phone: +1 909-626-1680
  address: 160 W Foothill Blvd
  Located in a grocery store, this place offers catering and lunch. Generally considered overly expensive.

• Tutti Mangia Italian Grill

  phone: +1 909-625-4669
  address: 102 Harvard Ave
  Italian food featuring wine tastings.

• The Press

  address: 129 Harvard Ave
  Offers a yuppie-chic atmosphere and a progressive menu. Live indy music bands perform throughout the week. Look for vestiges of the building's former days as a newspaper printing press.

• Heroes & Legends Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 909-621-6712
  address: 131 N. Yale Ave
  A sports-themed restaurant with huge portions.

• The Back Abbey

  phone: +1 909-625-2642
  address: 128 North Oberlin Ave.
  Extensive beer and wine list with sitting indoors and out, slightly pricey. Also known for their burgers.

• Casa 425

  phone: +1 909-624-CASA
  address: 425 W. First St
  A high end hotel with 28 rooms built around a small courtyard with a fire pit.

• Hotel Claremont

  phone: +1 909-621-4831
  address: 840 S Indian Hill Blvd
  Pet friendly

• Claremont Lodge

  phone: +1 909-626-5654
  address: 736 S Indian Hill Blvd
  Located right off of I-10. Clean and affordable.

• Doubletree Hotel Claremont

  phone: +1 909-626-2411
  address: 555 West Foothill Blvd

• Howard Johnson Express Inn Claremont

  phone: +1 909-626-2431
  address: 721 S Indian Hill Blvd
  Located right off I-10. Highway noise, but clean and affordable.

• The Claremont Colleges

  address: 150 E. Eight St
  5 undergraduate colleges (Pomona College, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College) and 2 graduate institutions (Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute) make up the Claremont Colleges consortium, serving over 6000 students.

• Claremont School of Theology

  address: 1325 North College Ave
  A graduate school seminary offering Master of Art, Masters of Divinity, Doctorate of Ministry and Ph.D. degrees in religion and theology.

• Victoria Gardens is a shop-a-holic's mecca. A mall on the scale of a small town, including a fabulous food court, a theater, and just about any nationwide chain store you can imagine.
• For those with a shorter shoestring, Ontario Mills is the largest outlet mall in the greater L.A. area. It also includes two large cineplexes, and a huge number of restaurants.
• A short drive north will bring you to the mountains for beautiful hiking. Skiing is available at Mount Baldy during the winter months.