Claremont California Map
Claremont, Alameda County
Claremont, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Claremont, Alameda County.
Interactive Map of Claremont, California
| City | Claremont |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alameda |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.855833 |
| Longitude | -122.249444 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Claremont, California
Claremont is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. Claremont is located at 37.8558°N, 122.2494°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91711.0.
Claremont, California, unfolds as a landscape of sun-drenched hills and verdant valleys, where the Sierra Madre foothills gently embrace the urban sprawl. It lies 1.7 miles south-east of Berkeley, CA (from Berkeley, CA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-east of Oakland. The air, often carrying the faint scent of eucalyptus and citrus groves, possesses a dry warmth that speaks of its Mediterranean climate. Oak-studded canyons, etched by ancient watercourses, offer pockets of cool shade, while broad avenues lined with mature trees create a sense of established grace. The quality of light here is particular; at dusk, it softens into a honeyed glow, casting long shadows that sculpt the rolling terrain and imbue the very streets with a quiet luminescence. This is a place where the natural world still asserts its presence, a constant, subtle counterpoint to the human endeavors that have shaped it. The history of Claremont is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, particularly the burgeoning citrus industry that once defined its economy and character. The founding of Pomona College in the late 19th century marked a significant turning point, transforming it into an intellectual hub and fostering a distinct cultural atmosphere. This academic heritage is palpable, lending a thoughtful, scholarly air to the city, with its tree-lined streets and well-preserved historic architecture. Today, while still cherishing its educational institutions, Claremont has diversified, with a vibrant arts scene and a thriving local economy supported by a blend of retail, services, and the continued legacy of its academic community. The "Claremont Colleges," a consortium of independent liberal arts institutions, form a unique educational ecosystem, drawing students and scholars from across the globe and infusing the city with a perpetual influx of fresh perspectives.
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About This Claremont Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Claremont, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Claremont and Alameda County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Claremont is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Claremont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
