Exploring Claremont & 除了
The Pitzer campus is located in a quaint, tree-lined community that blends small-town charm with the advantages of belonging to a thriving metropolitan area
Located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is a walkable town with a dynamic downtown, beautiful architectural styles, collegiate vibes, 和 a lush population of elms, 橡树, 和 eucalyptus that’s earned it the nickname “City of Trees 和 PhDs.”
Location, Location, Location!
That familiar saying certainly applies to Pitzer 和 the rest of The Claremont Colleges.
Claremont is situated at the intersection of three counties – Los Angeles, 橙色, 和 San Bernardino – that are important drivers of commerce 和 entertainment in the Southl和.
With 山 to the north, beaches 和 Hollywood to the west, Joshua Tree 和 Palm Springs in the east, the Pitzer campus is within easy reach of the best that Southern California has to offer.
An Oasis in a Busy Region
Sunset Magazine 和 U.S. 新闻 & World Report 呼叫 Claremont a “peaceful oasis” away from the bustle 和 busy pace of life in Los Angeles.
If you’re itching to get off campus, you’re within easy walking distance – or a scooter ride – of the other campuses of The Claremont Colleges as well as the shops, 餐厅, arthouse theater, 和 nightspots of Claremont Village.
If you wish to range even farther, Southern California’s popular beaches, 山, 和 concert 和 sports venues are not far away, 要么.
Whether you’re a foodie, a mountain biker, 一个艺术家, concertgoer or skier, there’s something for everyone in Claremont 和 beyond.
Let the Adventure Begin!
The Claremont Village
The quaint 和 bustling Claremont Village is a short walk from campus 和 features a variety of 餐厅, 面包店, 咖啡馆, unique shops, 和游玩.
Explore the Claremont Village
First-Year Orientation Adventures
As part of New Student Orientation, all first-year students spend four days in small group excursions with 10 to 15 fellow classmates before classes begin. These adventures take place around the greater Southern California area 和 are the perfect way to become acquainted with your surroundings as well as your new classmates.
Explore First-Year Orientation AdventuresL.A. – Just 45 Minutes Away
Hop on the Metrolink 和 explore what Los Angeles has to offer. From museums 和 galleries to live music 和 nature hikes, take advantage of your proximity to this diverse metropolis.