I’ve lived in the IE my whole life, and these are some of my favorite and go to spots! Whether it’s a quick stop, date night, or day out, there are plenty of fun things to do in the area!
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
I love wandering through the vendors of this little farmers market! Plus you can walk through the village and explore the shops and eateries when you’re done!
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market
This garden is small but beautiful! There’s plenty of quiet areas to sit and trails to walk. Entry is inexpensive, too!
California Botanic Garden
You’re not going to find a lot of waterfalls in the IE, so here’s a good spot to enjoy one! The hike is moderate but not too long.
Etiwanda Falls Trail, California - 7657 Reviews, Map
This park has baseball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and even a skateboarding area! It’s a great spot for the family
Frisbie Park
Restaurants
The restaurant itself is really small so you may have to wait at peak times, but this is my favorite Thai place in the area. I always get their pad Thai, panang curry, and papaya salad! Go with friends and eat family style so you get to try a bunch o...
Little Buddha Thai Kitchen
This place is sooo good and the portions are huge!
Panini Kabob Grill - Rancho Cucamonga
My absolute favorite dumpling place in the area! Such great options and their sauces are delicious
Mr Dumpling
The line may be long but it’s worth it! The homemade tortillas are amazing and the portion sizes are huge! It’s like a Chipotle but more authentic and better quality.
Baqba Mexican Grill
There may be a lot of hot chicken places out there but no one out does Chubby’s! A local fav with good flavor options and amazing quality! We go here whenever we have the chance!
Chubbys Hot Chicken
Other Food & Drinks
This place has great coffee and the most amazing pastries! I really love their chai, it’s nice and spicy!
Mestiza Coffeehouse
This cute little matcha shop is right next door to Mestiza Coffeehouse. Their decor is super cute and of course the matcha is amazing!
The Greenhouse Matcha
Our favorite local ice cream spot that actually tastes homemade! Sooo good.
Handels Homemade Ice Cream
My absolute favorite bakery around. I have to stop by any time I’m near Claremont. I love it so much, I even ordered my wedding cake through them!
Some Crust Bakery
Arts & Entertainment
This theater is our favorite! Has really comfy seats that recline, and great dine-in options
Cinemark Bistro Renaissance Marketplace and XD
This local theater has a really cool, vintage feel!
