California Historic Route 66 Association

Pomona, California

Los Angeles County Fair-Fairplex

Each September, the 487 acre Fairplex, located in Pomona, becomes the center of activity in Southern California. This year marks the 66th edition of the Los Angeles County Fair. With attendance of over 1.6 million annually, the L.A. County Fair is the largest county fair in the world.

 

The attractions include grandstand entertainment, exposition of livestock, home arts, agriculture, art, science, and industry. A carnival, a 5/8 mile race track for thoroughbred racing and paramutual betting are also highlights of the twenty-four day fair.

 

During the remaining 341 days of the year, Fairplex is utilized for numerous trade shows, consumer shows, and motor racing.

 

Recent expansions include a 284-space RV Park, and construction of the 243-suite Sheraton Suites Fairplex completed June, 1992. Renovation and expansion of exhibit facilities are ongoing.

 

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Places to Go and Things to Do in Pomona

The Sunday Drive

Pasadena to Pomona on Route 66

Golf

Two courses are located in Pomona and twelve additional courses are located in the Pomona Valley.

Pomona's Antique Row

The Largest and Finest Antique Complex on the West Coast.

 

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Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park

More than 2,000 acres of recreation facilities are located at the northwestern boundary of Pomona.
The facilities include:

• Picnic Facilities for over 17,000
• Camping and RV facilities (534 sites)
• Stables and equestrian trails
• Boating & fishing available on Puddingstone Reservoir
• Hiking and bicycle trails
• Raging Waters Aquatic Park

 

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Theaters

The Cal Poly Pomona Performing Arts Theater seats 543. The Candlelight Pavilion is a musical dinner theater that seats 397. Claremont College Center for the Performing Arts seats 2,500. Pomona College Theater for the Claremont College seats 700.

 

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Public Parks & Facilities

Parks                23   Public Pools          2
Community Centers    4    Tennis Courts         5
Senior Centers       1    Lighted Ball Fields   2

 

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Galleries

• Armstrong Galleries
• Hohnercraft Studio
• Lang Galleries (Claremont Colleges)
• Mallspace
• Pomona Valley Art Association
• Cal Poly Pomona University Gallery
• Gallery 5
• Da Gallery
• Montgomery Gallery (Claremont Colleges)

 

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Ocean

Boating, fishing, surfing, and assorted recreational facilities are just 30 miles away.

 

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Mountains

The San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains are minutes away with countless recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, and camping.

 

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Skiing

Three ski resorts are located within a 45 minute drive of Pomona, and six additional resorts are located within a 90 minute drive of Pomona.

 

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Libraries

City of Pomona Public Library          290,000 Volumes
Cal Poly Pomona University Library     400,000 Volumes
Honnold Library (Claremont Colleges)   1.7 million Volumes

 

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Historical Sites

The Palomares Adobe, La Casa Primera, and the Phillips Mansion are some of the historical sites that have been preserved and maintained for viewing by the public.

 

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Concert Band

The Pomona Concert Band is currently celebrating it's 46th anniversary season. This ever popular musical organization performs throughout the year including regular summer concerts at the Ganesha Park Bandshell.

 

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Area Statistics

Pomona is located at the Southeast end of Los Angeles County and borders San Bernardino County's western boundary. It is just five miles north of Orange County.

 

Area: 22.85 sq. mi.
Elevation: 855 ft. (average)
Latitude: 34~ 03' N
Longitude: 117 45' W

 

Pomona has a dry sub-tropical climate. Winds blow westerly at a mean hourly speed of 10 MPH.

 

Average Temperature (Fahrenheit), 63

Average Humidity - 43%

Average Annual Rainfall - 17.02 inches

Average Number of Days
Over (Fahrenheit) 90 annually - 70 days

Average Number of Days
Under (Fahrenheit) 30 annually - 16 days

 

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