Claremont CA Travel Reviews

This aesthetically pleasing and charming part of Southern California is a can’t-miss for anyone looking for a day trip or new area to explore.

It’s Like a New England College Town with some spectacular Spanish architecture, California craftsmen lined aves and only minutes from a desert garden and mountain skiing. So, kind of the best of everything. Claremont is home to 5 colleges (7, if you count the two grad schools) but the student popul…

The hidden gem, a mere 30 minutes from downtown L.A., is unlike any other city in the area. It’s renowned for its colleges, and features a historic downtown village and native botanical gardens.

The extensive menu is an ensemble of American and Mediterranean classics, as well as favorites from the Ghafarshad’s native Afghanistan. In The extensive menu is an ensemble of American and Mediterranean classics, as well as favorites from the Ghafarshad’s native Afghanistan. In fact, Fahima is an e…

The dishes are more European-inspired than just Mediterranean-inspired, with a wine list as cosmopolitan. The chef comes from L.A.’s Le Cordon Bleu and the wood-fired oven comes from Naples, and between the two, Union on Yale produces some of the best Old- and New World pizzas in this part of the co…

If you’re looking for elegant dining in the San Gabriel Valley, Tutti Mangia is definitely one for your list. Inland Empire magazine has deemed it Best Restaurant in Claremont, and it’s been honored by Wine Spectator over the years with the Award of Excellence.

Claremont remains off the radar for most people west of the 605 – strange given that the so-called City of Trees and PhDs has so many draws, including the Pomona College Museum of Art, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and Claremont Heritage, organizer of an annual home tour. For shoppers, here’s a qu…

The Doubletree Claremont is located near many family friendly attractions such as Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, The Alf Museum of Paleontology, and The Village Claremont (featuring unique shops and eating spots).

The centerpiece of the tree-lined, walkable downtown is Claremont Village, a collection of 150 locally owned boutiques, art galleries, eateries and entertainment venues. But like the rest of the Inland Empire, Claremont’s true appeal lies in its celebration of the outdoors through attractions like R…

Just 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles is the quaint 100-year-old town of Claremont, best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and college campuses. Stroll through the residential neighborhoods around the downtown core of Claremont Village to see trees that were planted at the t…

With its distinctive brick buildings, graceful cupolas, and shady colon-nades, Claremont brings to mind an East Coast hamlet set in the foothills of Angeles National Forest. Home to seven renowned colleges—the first, Pomona College, was built in 1887—the town began as a hub of the citrus industry be…