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John R. Rodman Arboretum

Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. Worth the trip, Disneyland is 24 mi off. The months with the kindest weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, at 66–81°F.

Photo: Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Claremont
9 places to stay
In brief

A garden inside Claremont

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 91–93°, and about 71 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Claremont

John R. Rodman Arboretum is inside Claremont, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–81°. When to go ↓

An airport 7 miles away

Ontario (ONT) has airline service, about 7 miles from John R. Rodman Arboretum.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

The weather by month

Plan a visit to John R. Rodman Arboretum around the weather below.

Jan67° / 44°
Feb67° / 45°
Mar70° / 47°
Apr75° / 49°
May78° / 53°
Jun85° / 58°
Jul91° / 62°
Aug93° / 63°
Sep90° / 61°
Oct81° / 55°
Nov73° / 48°
Dec66° / 43°
Typical highs and lows in Claremont. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Claremont. Claremont’s full climate →
About

John R. Rodman Arboretum

Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. It was founded in 1963 as a women's college in the Claremont Colleges consortium and became coeducational in 1970.

Pitzer enrolls approximately 1000 students. Pitzer offers 41 majors and 22 minors, many of them cross-disciplinary. The college has a curricular emphasis on the social sciences, behavioral sciences, international programs, and media studies. Pitzer is known for its social justice culture and experimental pedagogical approach.

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Where to stay

Where to stay near John R. Rodman Arboretum

The closest lodging is in Claremont (9) and Ontario (68), and Los Angeles has the most rooms in the area (841).

12Claremont9Ontario68Anaheim189Pomona26San Dimas12Montclair7Fontana20Los Angeles841DisneylandKnott's Berry Farm10 mi
John R. Rodman Arboretum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Disneyland
  2. 2Knott's Berry Farm
In town

Claremont

9 places to stay · 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

35,838 people

10 min drive

Ontario

68 places to stay · 56 hotels · 12 motels

187,013 people

7 mi southeast of John R. Rodman Arboretum

25 min drive

Anaheim

189 places to stay · 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

341,008 people

18 mi south of John R. Rodman Arboretum

5 min drive

Pomona

26 places to stay · 12 hotels · 11 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park

147,807 people

5 mi southwest of John R. Rodman Arboretum

The big base · 1 hr

Los Angeles

841 places to stay · 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks

The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.

3,869,089 people

41 mi west of John R. Rodman Arboretum

Compare 9 towns
TownFrom John R. Rodman ArboretumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Claremontin town—9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds35,838$897KC−
Ontario7 mi southeast10 min68 56 hotels · 12 motels187,013$608KC
Anaheim18 mi south25 min189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks341,008$831KD
Pomona5 mi southwest5 min26 12 hotels · 11 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park147,807$594KD
Rancho Cucamonga8 mi east10 min28 26 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B177,856$740K—
San Dimas6 mi west10 min12 7 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park32,978$802KC
Montclair2 mi south5 min7 2 hotels · 5 motels37,563$569KD
Fontana14 mi east20 min20 9 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs221,223$587KC+
Los Angeles41 mi west1 hr841 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks3,869,089$921KD

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

ONTOntario · major hub7 mi
SBDSan Bernardino · major hub27 mi
SNAJohn Wayne Orange County · major hub31 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from John R. Rodman Arboretum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Worth adding to a visit

These well-known places are within 42 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Iowa: PH1 Jeff Hilton, Public domain

Common questions

Visiting John R. Rodman Arboretum: the answers

Is John R. Rodman Arboretum in Claremont?

Yes. It’s inside Claremont, CA.

When is the best time to visit John R. Rodman Arboretum?

January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 66–81°.

How far is John R. Rodman Arboretum from Riverside and Santa Ana?

About 21 miles southeast of Riverside and about 27 miles south of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to John R. Rodman Arboretum?

Ontario (ONT), about 7 miles away.

Where should I stay near John R. Rodman Arboretum?

Ontario (7 mi, 68 places to stay), Anaheim (18 mi, 189 places to stay) and Pomona (5 mi, 26 places to stay).

From locals

From people who live in Claremont

No one has shared advice yet; Claremont’s Town Square takes questions.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.