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City in California, United States
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Claremont is a college town about 30 miles (50 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. It is known for the trees lining its streets and as the home of the elite Claremont Colleges, which together have given it the nickname "City of Trees and PhDs".
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Pomona College's sleek art museum, adjacent to the Village, houses a collection of approximately items, including Italian Renaissance panel paintings, indigenous American art and artifacts, and American and European prints, drawings, and photographs.
A popular collection of street-front small stores, boutiques, art galleries, offices, and restaurants.
Offers dinner and a professional live stage musical.
Sit down to a game of outdoor chess at the boards built into the tables on the lawn.
Take 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 Park offers free concerts and family movies during the summer.
The Gardens showcase native California plant life.
5-screen movie theatre in the Village, screening mainstream and independent films.
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.
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.
Fast food Mexican with homemade tortillas.
Sandwiches, salads, falafel and hummus.
Eclectic decor and authentic cuisine, family style portions.
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.
An authentic Spanish tapas bar and restaurant with great food. It gets busy quickly so if you wish to check it out, go early.
Large portions and vegetarian friendly. You choose a protein, sauce and side and your meal is cooked fresh. Take out available.
Offers take-out. You fill a bowl with veggies and meat and then give it to a cook to be cooked.
Outdoor seating available. Light and fresh bakery and coffee shop.
Located in a grocery store, this place offers catering and lunch. Generally considered overly expensive.
Italian food featuring wine tastings.
Extensive beer and wine list with sitting indoors and out, slightly pricey. Also known for their burgers.
High end hotel with 28 rooms built around a small courtyard with a fire pit.
Pet friendly
Located right off of I-10. Clean and affordable.
In the heart of the Village, local merchants offer fresh produce and unique crafts.
Offers a charming collection of dresses and accessories.
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.
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By train
The Metrolink San Bernardino Line offers hourly service between the Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot.
By plane
The nearby Ontario Airport (ONT) offers frequent connections to many major U.S. cities, and to Mexico.
The best way to explore Claremont's charming downtown (called "The Village") is on foot; it is a reasonable walk from the local Metrolink station. However, getting around the rest of the town often requires a car.
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