Location: Claremont
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The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Claremont, California (CA)
Just 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles is one of California's most impressive college towns, with seven prestigious colleges within walking distance of one another. Here at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, independent boutiques and a craft brewery coexist with over 80 restaurants and pubs, soothing day spas, and bicycle-friendly streets and trails. Stroll through the Claremont Colleges' campuses, visit the Folk Music Center, or explore the sunny Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
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1. Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology
2. California Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
I finally made it out to the gardens now that they opened thanks to the #localadventurechallenge! My previous experience with them was through a yelp elite event and their Taste Wild, so I was expecting a fantastic garden experience and was not disappointed! Even on an insanely hot day, it was worth the walk-around and there was plenty of shade and lovely spots to sit and relax. Buying tickets online was easy and there was plenty of parking. They give you a map to follow when you check in and it was a good general guide that helped differentiate the various garden areas. I opted to walk through all of them except for the desert gardens due to lack of shade there, which they pointed out when I checked in, so that was a very helpful tip! I was lucky enough to time my visit while they have “artists in residence” and their exhibits were so interesting and informative. They even had some pieces to take home with you if you want! I took one that was an illustrated booklet of various SoCal plants, insects and wildlife! So cool! My favorite was the Sensory Garden and Butterfly Garden! The Sensory Garden is an interactive experience that holds various plants you can touch and smell and even taste! I especially liked the Sticky Monkeyflower lol! And the Butterfly Garden was just beautiful - I even learned that the California state insect is a butterfly called California Dogface lol! They also have some lovely ponds and water features. Definitely can’t wait to come back in the spring when everything should be in full blooms!
3. Folk Music Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Cr1717 - Banning, United States
I've been here 5 times and it never gets old. I love trying the different instruments, and looking at the instruments on the wall from around the world. I've been to the Claremont Folk Music Festival twice.
4. Laemmle's Claremont 5
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
5. Claremont Hills Wilderness Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Summerasalifestyle - Malibu, United States
My last day in the area after spending several days hiking up the hill at baldy-icehouse Don't think I've ever been to a bad park! This is an excellent park and wilderness area. It's a park that's clean, friendly and gets used! Lotsa parking and inexpensive at $3.00. Fun trails that can give you some distance. Easy hiking on fire roads that old, young, in-shape and outa-shape can enjoy. Dog friendly and no bags left on the trails. Trash free trails. Friendly walkers and hikers almost always greeting as we pass. Only bummer is the usual horrible bikers---mamil---middle aged men in lycra. Don't think they know how boorish they behave while riding and how clownish they look!
