'''Claremont''' is a city in Southern California.
Get in
By Car
Exit from '''Highway 210''' (at Towne, then right onto Claremont Blvd) or '''Highway 10''' (Indian Hill Blvd).
By Train
The '''Metrolink''' commuter rail [http://www.metrolinktrains.com/] offers hourly service from downtown Los Angeles's Union Station. Union Station offers bus and train routes from many surrounding cities and the FlyAway Bus [http://www.lawa.org/welcome_LAX.aspx?id=292] to LAX.
By Air
The nearby '''Ontario Airport''' (ONT) offers frequent connections to many major U.S. cities, as well as Mexico.
Claremont is also accessible from other airports in the greater Los Angeles area (BUR Burbank, LAX Los Angeles International, and LGB Long Beach).
Get around
On Foot
The best way to explore Claremont's charming downtown (called "The Village") is on foot and it is a reasonable walk from the local Metrolink station. However, getting around the rest of the town often requires a car.
See
The Claremont Colleges. ttp://www.claremont.edu/. 5 undergraduate colleges and 2 graduate institutions make up the Claremont Colleges consortium serve over 6000 students.
The Village
Claremont's quaint downtown is an assortment of specialty shops and restaurants. Crowded with students from the nearby Claremont Colleges, '''the Village''' [http://www.thevillageclaremont.com/] has a relaxed atmosphere.
Do
Visit the [http://www.candlelightpavilion.com Candlelight Pavilion] for dinner and a professional live stage musical.
Look for City Hall (2nd Street at Harvard Avenue) and 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'''.
Visit Memorial Park at Yale Avenue and 8th Street. Memorial Park offers free concerts and family movies during the summer.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens . 500 N. College Ave.. 1 909 625-8767. 1 909 626-7670. ttp://www.rsabg.org/. aily 8AM?5PM; Closed New Year_fs Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. dults $8, Students and seniors (62+) $6, children aged 3-12 $4; under 3 Free. The Gardens showcase native California plant life.
Claremont 5. 50 W 2nd Street. 09-621-5500. ttp://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=17. 7-10. 5 screen movie theatre located in the Village
Buy
Farmer's Market
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The Village hosts a variety of independent shops. The local specialty seems to be unique ladies' clothing. Keep an eye out for antiques, chocolates, and creative gifts as well.
'''The Little Dress Shop''' (214 W. 2nd Street) offers a charming collection of dresses and accessories.
'''Boon Companion''' (145 Harvard Avenue), formerly known as Claremont Toys, is a classic small-town toy shop -- think building blocks, picture books, kiddie craft supples, and stuffed animals of all varieties.
Eat
Like many college towns, Claremont has ample amounts of fast food and cheap eateries, as well as nicer, more upscale restaurants.
Budget
Kiwiberri. 73 W. Bonita Ave. 09-626-7008. iwiberri.com. 2pm-9pm. nder $10. Specializing in frozen yogurt.
Chick-fil-A. 640 Grand Ave. . 09-628-4000. ttp://www.chick-fil-a.com/Home.asp. :30am-10pm. nder $10. Fast food chicken place.
21 Choices. 17 West Foothill Blvd.. 09-621-7175. ttp://www.21choices.com/claremont.html. 1am-11pm. Offers a rotating selection of base frozen yogurts (be sure to sample each one before choosing!) that can be customized with candy mix-ins.
Delhi Palace Express. 13 Yale Ave. 09-626-6030. nder $10. Fast food Indian restaurant with a lunch and dinner all-you-can-eat buffet. Limited outdoor seating.
Some Crust Bakery. 19 Yale Avenue. 09-621-9772. nfo@somecrust.com. ttp://somecrust.com/. am-6pm Mon-Sat. 8am-1pm Sun. Hands down the best cookies ever made, anywhere. 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.
Full of Life. 33 West Bonita Avenue. 09-624-3420. THE destination for Sunday brunch, the Full of Life village bakery offers a diverse menu of quality breakfast specialties, creative sandwiches, and lovely coffee drinks (try the Mexican Mocha!).
Patty's Mexican Foods. 332 N Towne Ave. 09-625-9160. Fast food Mexican with homemade tortillas.
Saca's Mediterranean Cuisine. 48 W 2nd St. 09-624-3340. ttp://www.gotosacas.com/. -Th 11am-8pm, F 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Closed Sun. Sandwiches, salads, falafel and hummus.
Mid Range
BC Cafe Kick Back Jack's. 01 S. Indian Hill Blvd.. ust off the I-10. 09-482-1414. Breakfast and lunch place similar to Denny's. Large portions and often crowded.
Aruffo's Italian Cuisine. 26 Yale Avenue. 09-624-9624. 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. 25 Yale Avenue. 09-624-5500. ttp://www.vivamadrid.com/. ue-Sun 5-11 p.m. Closed Mon. An authentic Spanish tapas bar and restuarant with great food. It gets busy quickly so if you wish to check it out, go early.
Dr. Grubb's. 53 Bonita Ave. 09-621-6200. Large portions and vegetarian friendly. You choose a protein, sauce and side and your meal is cooked fresh. Take out available.
Mongolian Barbeque. 70 W Foothill Blvd. 09-624-4334. Offers take-out. You fill a bowl with veggies and meat and then give it to a cook to be cooked.
Le Pain Quotidien. 75 North Indian Hill Blvd. 09-625-1609. ttp://www.lepainquotidien.com/. u-F 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-10pm. Outdoor seating available. Light and fresh bakery and coffee shop.
Nogi Japanese Restaurant. 50 W Foothill Blvd. 09-626-1582. Located in a strip mall, the outside is unassuming. Considered better sushi than the nearby Sushi Cruise.
Splurge
Wolfe's Market. 60 W Foothill Blvd. 09-626-1680. ww.wolfesmarket.com/. -F 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-3pm. Located in a grocery store, this place offers catering and lunch. Generally considered overly expensive.
Inka Trails. 077 W Foothill Blvd. 09-626-4426. ttp://www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com/ . Peruvian food
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill. 02 Harvard Ave. 09-625-4669. ww.tuttimangia.com. Italian food featuring wine tastings.
Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue. 02 W 1st St. 09-447-6700. ttp://www.hipkittyjazz.com/. u-Sun. 6:30pm-2am. Fondue with big band jazz live music. Reservations recommended for the best seating.
Nearby Upland is home to '''Veggie Era''' [http://www.veggie-era.com/index.html], a truly unique cafe specializing in vegan cuisine. The newly-expanded menu includes favorites (Orange Chick'n Less) as well as creative additions (Rock n Roll Sizzling Beef-less). While there, broaden your spiritual horizons with a glimpse into the philosophies of Supreme Master Ching Hai.
Drink
The Press. 29 Harvard Avenue. ttp://www.thepressrestaurant.com/. 7+. 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 Bar & Grill. 31 N. Yale Avenue. 09-621-6712. ttp://www.heroesrestaurant.net/. 1am-1pm Sun-Thurs. 11am-1am Fri-Sat. A sports-themed restaurant with huge portions.
The Back Abbey. 28 North Oberlin Ave.. 09-625-2642. ttp://www.thebackabbey.com/. 6+. Extensive beer and wine list with sitting indoors and out, slightly pricey. Also known for their burgers.
Sleep
Claremont Lodge. 36 S Indian Hill Blvd. 09-626-5654. ttp://www.claremont-lodge.com/Home_Page.html. 70+. 09-399-5973. Located right off of I-10. Clean and affordable.
Howard Johnson Express Inn Claremont. 21 S Indian Hill Blvd. 09-626-2431. ttp://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=01429. 1:00 am. 75+. 09-624-7051. Located right off I-10. Highway noise, but clean and affordable.
Hotel Claremont. 40 S Indian Hill Blvd. ff the I-10. 09-621-4831. eservations@myhotelclaremont.com. ttp://www.myhotelclaremont.com/. 90+. Pet friendly
Doubletree Hotel Claremont. 55 West Foothill Blvd. rom the I-10, take Indian Hill Blvd north for 2 miles and turn left on Foothill Blvd.. 09-626-2411. 09-624-0756. ttp://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/ONTCLDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Claremont-California/index.do. :00 pm. 2:00 pm. 140+.
Casa 425. 25 W. First St. ocated in the Village expansion off of Indian Hill Blvd. 09-624-CASA. ttp://www.casa425.com/. 210+. nfo@casa425.com. 09-626-0495. A high end hotel with 28 rooms built around a small courtyard with a fire pit.
Get out
'''Victoria Gardens''' [http://www.victoriagardensie.com/] 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 nation-wide chain store you can imagine.
For those with a shorter shoestring, '''Ontario Mills''' [http://www.ontariomillsmall.com/static/node688.jsp;jsessionid=a6mW9ZOjaMF5bmXtDr] 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''' [http://www.mtbaldy.com/] during the winter months.