About the Claremont, Upland, and Rancho Cucamonga, California Area
Claremont
Claremont is a very unique city that offers lots of charm. The village area is an assortment of old and new, eclectic shops and boutiques. You can grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks or a bagel and coffee at 42nd Street Bagel. Sit outside on the patio and people watch for a while. Head over to Hero’s famous for their casual atmosphere (peanut shells on the floor) and over-sized portions. Walter’s Coffee is shop is infamous for their outdoor patio dining and unique flavors. Their fresh bread is scrumptious! You cannot forget Bert and Rocky’s Ice Cream Parlor. This homemade ice cream taste comes in many flavors.
There are lots of vintage homes around the Village. Take a short walk from the village area and you will find many restored vintage homes. Stroll through the campuses of the seven sister universities, which are very scenic. Claremont’s tree-shaded streets are lined with Pepper trees and California Oaks whose branches intertwine to form shaded canopies across neighborhood streets. One particular quaint neighborhood can be found along Harvard between 6th and 8th. Stroll east to College Ave to view some of the fine old buildings on the campuses. If you venture onto the campuses, you will find a maze of courtyards, fountains, benches, and statues to view.
The Claremont Depot is located at 200 West First Street. The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad and it’s subsidiary, the Pacific Land Improvement Company founded Claremont in 1887. The current Spanish Colonial Revival Depot building was built in 1927. The Metro Link commuter train stops at the Claremont Depot area today.
Don’t forget to stop at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens at 1500 N. College Ave. The 86-acre gardens are a vista of California native plants. There you will find fountains, pools, and seating. The garden features three areas: the Indian Hill Mesa, the east Alluvial gardens, and the plant communities. It is a very peaceful way to spend an hour or two. Concerts are held in the garden in the summer. Fine jazz and contemporary musicians find their way here to perform. The garden can be very colorful and filled with birds and small animals. Best of All, there is no charge.. just make a donation if you enjoy your time there.
There are numerous walking and hiking trails and parks. When you get to Claremont, give me a call and I will tell you about some of my favorites.
Terrific Claremont Links:
Community Organizations
Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center
The Claremont Community Foundation
Independent Living Center
Project Sister
Utilities
Southern California Edision
The Gas Company
Verizon
Comcast Cable TV (formerly AT&T Broadband)
Southern California Water Company
Recreation
Claremont AYSO Soccer
Claremont Little League
Education
Claremont Unified School District
The Claremont Colleges
Citrus College
The Webb Schools
Other Governmental Services/Agencies
Claremont Library
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
Public Transportation
Metrolink
Foothill Transit
Upland
Upland was incorporated in 1906. Before that, it was called North Ontario. The Chaffey Brothers brought water to the area from San Antonio Canyon north of town. They planned the stately boulevard of Euclid that runs from I-10 Freeway north to Foothills. Upland is located in the foothills of Mt Baldy and The San Bernardino National Forest. During the winter and early spring months, it is not uncommon to view the snow- covered peaks. Within 15 minutes you can be in a rich mountain forest of streams, trees, and hiking trails.
The town center of Upland covers a several block area that features many fine old buildings. Some date back to the 1910 and before. The town hall and library are in this area along First and D Street. There is the Rail depot, which is Spanish-Revival Design. It serves the Metro-Link Commuter Line that runs along the edge of the Village area. The Carnegie Library has been beautifully restored and is now used for civic and community functions.
If you travel Euclid Ave, you will find many fine old restored homes. There are many that feature Craftsman, Victorian, and Spanish architecture. The wide boulevard is lined with Pepper Trees and used daily for walkers and joggers.
There are many fine restaurants to enjoy. Upland also has Starbucks and 42nd Street Bagel for those morning hours. Then enjoy a fine lunch at Café Allegro in the Village, or Mexican cuisine at Las Cazuelitas. Finish off with a fine dinner at Spaggis or Café Provencal. You must have fresh homemade style ice cream. Stop at Bert and Rocky’s or in the village at Dr. Bobs. For great food anytime, there is Mimis and The Souper (outdoor patio)
Upland is known as the City of Gracious Living. It is a bedroom community of fine homes, good schools, and beauty located at the base of the Mountains and within a one-hour drive of the Mountain Communities, the beach, and the desert. It is at the crossroads and has a lot to offer.
Great Upland Links:
Upland Demographics
Transportation
Schools
Parks & Recreation
Dining & Entertainment
Organizations
Rancho Cucamonga
Situated at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains approximately 40 miles (66 KM) east of Los Angeles, California, Rancho Cucamonga enjoys an excellent climate year round. Mountain skiing and hiking, desert and ocean sports, and the diversions of one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world are within a one hour drive.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is only a 10 minute drive from any location within the city.
Rancho Cucamonga is the historical location where California's most famous roads and trails converge:
- The Mojave Trail was a commercial route established by flourishing tribes of Mojave indians linking the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean. It was over this trail that the first european and American settlers passed.
- The Old Spanish Trail was made by the Gabriellino and Serrano indians - the original inhabitants of Los Angeles. Later traveled by American and Spanish explorers like Kit Carson and De Anza, who called the route from Sonora, Mexico, through Cucamonga to Monterey, California, "the land bridge."
- The "El Camino Real," The King's Highway, was built by the Spanish priests and Gabriellino indians to link the chain of California missions, which were constructed one day's travel apart.
The Santa Fe Trail, the famous cattle drive route, was later followed by the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad route, which is still in use today (now BNSF).
- The Butterfield Stagecoach Route was an important stage line in the 19th century. It was later followed by the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which still serves the area.
- U.S. Highway Route 66 was first established in 1926. This famous national highway crosses eight states and has become a cultural icon of the 20th century automobile age immortalized in television, film, music, and prose. It linked the industrial East, through Chicago and St. Louis, to the largely undeveloped West. Route 66 provided the way for the greatest mass migration in U.S. history, which was sparked by the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II, postwar industrial expansion, and tourism for the new leisure class of mobile Americans.
Great Rancho Cucamonga Links:
The Rancho Cucamonga City Government Site
This official site includes links to all city departments.
City of Rancho Cucamonga Information
An unofficial, privately constructed web site about the City of Rancho Cucamonga from CitiVU. Includes entertainment, business, professional, restaurant, lodging, worship and retail shopping listings and Web sites, News, Weather, Classified Ads, community demographics, maps, history and more.
California Chamber of Commerce
Helping California Business do Business. The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest broad-based non-profit organization in California. It brings together a diverse range of interests from business, industry, agriculture and high-technology.
CalGOLD
CalGOLD provides businesses with information on permits and other requirements of California agencies at all levels of government, including addresses, telephone numbers, and links to agency Internet web pages.
Schools in Rancho Cucamonga
Listing of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Rancho Cucamonga, including addresses, phone numbers, and links to those with websites.
Quakes Baseball
The official home page of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels. Includes team history and game schedule.
Chaffey College
Official website of Chaffey Community College, including complete schedule of classes.
University of LaVerne
The University of LaVerne has a satellite campus located in Rancho Cucamonga.
Ranchocucamonga.com
Another unofficial, privately constructed web site about the City of Rancho Cucamonga that gives information on such things as movies, real estate and restaurants.
Route 66
The Route 66 Welcome Center (Official Site).
County of San Bernardino Home Page
The official web site for the County of San Bernardino. Information about the County of San Bernardino, including demographics, things to do, County agencies, and other City home pages in our County.
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