Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Claremont with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where Claremont is
Claremont sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Ontario Intl (~7 mi / 12 km). It's roughly 30 mi (49 km) from Downtown LA and 101 mi (162 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Farmers markets in Claremont
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market
Charming ~60-vendor market in Claremont Village with produce, baked goods, prepared food, and crafts; stroller-friendly.
Local restaurants in Claremont
The Back Abbey
Belgian-beer-and-burger spot in walkable Claremont Village.
Walter's Restaurant
Claremont Village institution with an eclectic menu and a beloved patio.
Some Crust Bakery
Longtime Claremont Village bakery, a go-to for cookies and treats.
Pizza N' Such
Verbal-family Claremont Village fixture for 40+ years with hand-tossed, never-frozen dough made fresh daily.
Bert & Rocky's Cream Company
Claremont Village shop making 200+ homemade ice cream flavors and fresh waffle cones since 1989.
Crème Bakery
French-style downtown Claremont patisserie hand-making hearth breads, croissants and danishes daily.
Local shops in Claremont
Boon Companion Toys
Village toy, game, and book shop curating gifts to inspire and educate, 30+ years running.
Folk Music Center
Beloved instrument shop and museum owned by musician Ben Harper's family.
Buddhamouse Emporium
Village emporium of ritual objects, spiritual statuary, books, and unique jewelry.
Replay Vintage
Curated retro and vintage clothing shop inside the Claremont Packing House.
The Grove
Cheerful gift store packed with Jellycat plush, candles, and books that delight all ages.
A Shop Called Quest
Beloved Claremont Village comic shop stuffed with comics, graphic novels, and collectibles.
Claremont Forum Bookshop
Nonprofit used bookshop in the Packing House with diverse finds that fund prison libraries.
Deelux
Vintage and used-clothing shop loaded with cards, plants, pins, and quirky gifts.
Peek A Boo Children's Boutique
Village children's boutique stocked with clothing, Jellycat plush, and baby gifts.
Phebie's NeedleArt
Since 1989, a needlework haven of specialty yarns, fibers, threads, buttons, and beads with hands-on classes.
Seasonal & outdoors near Claremont
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