Scripps College
- Local Atmosphere

Peaceful and Plentiful

Claremont is a very cute little town, and is well named for the city of PhDs. The town works hard to keep chain restaurants out, so for the most part you will find well run small town shops. The food is actually better than I expected, from Thai to Italian you won't be disappointed. The shopping isn't ideal, but there are a couple places where you can get what you need and there are malls near by. Claremont was named by Forbes as one of the top 5 best places to live in the country, so as you can imagine the city is very safe. Because it's a smaller town they really appreciate the students.

Suburban Quaintness Near a Sprawling City

Claremont is a picturesque suburban city frequented by well-educated, middle-upper class families.The Village is known for its Sunday farmer's market, locally-owned shops, and its walkable accessibility. It is the absolute perfect place for a romantic date or family outing. That said, there are few bars in the area, so most students opt for campus nightlife, and a few traverse to nearby Los Angeles.

Overall, the relationship between the Colleges and the city at large is positive- in the first week of school, shops are invited to campus to represent their businesses, and most bring gifts like magnets and pens for students. Many businesses provide student discounts and some even accommodate Claremont Cash (the Claremont Colleges' answer to a campus-based debit card) as an option for payment.

Small, Family-Oriented Community

Most of the college life is centered on campus and on the other 4 Claremont Colleges, but the Claremont Village is just a short walk off campus. There are restaurants, a movie theater, shops, cafes, and farmers markets a couple times per week. There are often families out and about, especially on weekends. Farther away are larger cities such as Pasadena and Los Angeles, with even more to do.