Claremont (California)

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".

By car

 * I-10.svg San Bernardino Freeway Interstate 10 connects Los Angeles to Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio), through East LA, Claremont, Ontario, Ontario International Airport, and San Bernardino. Claremont is only accessed from exit 47 ("S Indian Hill Blvd").
 * California 66.svg & US 66 (historic).svg Foothill Blvd serves as the section of the Old Route 66 through Claremont as a local east-west local road.
 * California 210.svg Foothill Freeway Claremont is accessed via Towne Ave (exit 50) and Baseline Rd (exit 52).

By bus

 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.


 * connects Claremont to Montclair, Pomona, West Covina, Asuza, and other cities in the San Gabriel Valley as well as express buses to downtown Los Angeles (Silver Streak & Rt 699).
 * connects Claremont to Montclair, Pomona, West Covina, Asuza, and other cities in the San Gabriel Valley as well as express buses to downtown Los Angeles (Silver Streak & Rt 699).

By train
The Metrolink San Bernardino Line offers hourly service between the Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot. Union Station offers bus, Amtrak, and Metrolink connections from many surrounding cities and the FlyAway Bus to Los Angeles International Airport. The stations nearest to Claremont are:

Connections to Foothill Transit at both stations and to Omnitrans at Montclair Transcenter.

By plane
The nearby Ontario Airport offers frequent connections to many major U.S. cities, and to Mexico.

Claremont is also accessible from other airports in the greater Los Angeles area including Burbank, Los Angeles International Airport , and Long Beach.

On foot
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.

See




Buy
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.



Eat
Like many college towns, Claremont has ample fast food and cheap eateries, as well as nicer, more upscale restaurants.

Go next

 * Victoria Gardens is a shop-a-holic's dream. 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.