From its tree-lined streets to its colleges and unique businesses, Claremont has been a SoCal jewel for 100 years.
Here the links and notes to all the awesome spots that host Melvin Robert visited:
119 Yale Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
Check out the oldest bakery in town, since 1916, what is considered an institution in Claremont.
202 Yale Ave
The building It was once a bank, but now it’s the neighborhood place for pizza, and has been serving amazing pies for over 40 years.
532 W 1st St
The restored packing house was once an orange and lemon packing warehouse. Now it is a food court and the largest historic building in Claremont Village.
1500 N College Ave
There are 2000 different species of plants over 86 acres. Come see the quintessential plants of California all year long.
Folk Music Center Museum & Store
220 Yale Ave
Ben Harper got his start right here repairing guitars… and they have been serving Claremont with great music for over 60 years.
235 Yale Ave
An amazing vinyl collection that has been around since 1976.
242 Yale Ave
For one of the best candied apples around… along with awesome scoops of ice cream serving 200+ homemade flavors.
And it’s called a “College Town” for a reason. Make sure to visit the campuses of the seven colleges in “The Oxford of the West” and drive along streets named after Dartmouth, Harvard, and Yale.
To watch the full “Day Tripper” feature, click the arrow in the viewer above to see Mel's trip to Claremont.
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