Area Directory
Pomona is strategically located where the 10 , 57 and 71 freeways meet. Within thirty minutes, you can be at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium or Hollywood. There are many golf courses and parks in close proximity. Within an hour, you can be enjoying the sun and surf at L.A.'s great beaches; picnicking, hiking or off-road riding in the canyons of our own San Gabriel Mountains; or water skiing, swimming, jet-skiing and boating at nearby lakes. Or how about Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles for excitement? Within one hour, excellent skiing awaits you at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Mountain High and Holiday Hill, located in the San Bernardino Mountains. Also, we're approximately four hours from the Colorado River, a favorite with students.
In summary, Pomona offers a stimulating learning environment set against a backdrop of state of the art technology and all the amenities/sports particular to the various climate zones to which we are so close.
Local Emergency Numbers
- Fire Department
(909) 629-9671 - Emergency
911 - Non-emergencies: Police Department, Pomona
(909) 622-1241
Public Libraries
- Pomona - (909) 620-2043
- Cal Poly Pomona - (909) 869-3074
- Walnut - (909) 595-0757
- LeVerne - (909) 596-1934
- Chino - (909) 465-5280
Highway Conditions
- Recording: (24-hours)
(800) 427-7623
Department of Motor Vehicles
New residents who come from out of state need to register vehicles in California within 20 days. Take your most recently issued registration, smog certificate and purchase information to your nearest DMV office. The fee is based on the value of the vehicle. California residents who drive motor vehicles on public highways must have a valid California driver's license. When you make your home in the state, you must get a California driver's license within 10 days.
Please contact one of the offices listed for further information or to schedule an appointment.
Local DMV Offices
1600 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(800) 777-0133
800 S. Glendora Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(800) 777-0133
8678 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(800) 777-0133
Chambers of Commerce
- Pomona
401 S. Main St., # 210
Pomona, CA 91769
(909) 622-1256 - La Verne
2078 Bonita Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-5265 - Chino Valley
13150 Seventh St.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 627-6177
Hospitals
These hospitals provide 24-hours care.
- Pomona Valley Medical Center
1798 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9500 - San Dimas Community Hospital
1350 West Covina Blvd.
(909) 599-6811 - Chino Valley Medical Center
5451 Walnut Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 464-8600
Human Services
The agencies listed represent the most frequently requested services available to the residents of Pomona. Listings are for information purposes only and are not an endorsement. Hours may vary. Please call during regular business hours.
Emergency Services
- Regional Poison Control District
(909) 876-4766 - Suicide Prevention
(310) 391-1253
(909) 886-4889
- Aid for AIDS, Inc.
(213) 656-1107 - AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
English:
(800) 922-2437
Multilingual:
(800) 922-2438
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Los Angeles County Info.
(800) 427-8700 - Valley Women's Center
(818) 757-2188 - Los Angeles County Office of Drug Abuse
(213) 624-3784
- Department of Children Services
(909) 397-4219
- Family Resource Center
(909) 397-5045 - Family Services of Pomona Valley
(909) 620-1776 - Pomona Community Crisis Center
(909) 623-1588
- Ability First
(909) 621-4727 - Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
(909) 596-7733 - San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
(800) 822-7504
- American Red Cross
(909) 623-1348 - The Salvation Army
(909) 623-1579 - Info Line of Los Angeles
(818) 501-4447
- East Valley Community Health Center
(909) 620-8088 - Family Health Center
(909) 469-9494 - Pomona Health Center
(909) 622-6516 - WIC Nutrition Program
(818) 570-8823
- Consumer Protection Programs
(213) 974-1452 - LA Free Clinic
(323) 655-2697 - Los Angeles County Public Defender
(818) 974-2811
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits, Information and Assistance
(800) 827-1000
Regional Shopping Malls
- Brea Mall
Major stores include Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penny, and Abercrombie and Finch.
2007 Brea Mall
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 671-5957 - Westfield Shopping West Covina
Known as West Covina Plaza includes Macy's, Sears, and JC Penny.
112 Plaza Drive
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-1881 - Ontario Mills Mall
Major stores include Nordstrom, JC Penny, Sketchers, and Tilly's.
Located on the I-10 and I-15 Intersection
(909) 454-8300 - Montclair Plaza
Major Stores include J.C. Penny, Macy's, Sears, and Robinsons-May.
5060 Montclair Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 626-2501
Parks, Arboretum, and Gardens
- Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park -
120 Via Verde Park Road
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-8411
This park has a 250-acre lake for swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, and sailing. The lake is also stocked with trout, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass. Raging Waters, a water theme park, is located at the south end of the lake. There are boat rentals, hot tubs, an equestrian center and even a wedding chapel to rent! Other recreational amenities include: recreational vehicle camp sites, trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, play equipment, gazebos, and group rental picnic areas. Food and beverage concessionaires are provided. - Sycamore Canyon Park -
22930 Golden Springs Dr
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396-0194 - Marshall Canyon Regional Park -
6550 Stephens Ranch Rd
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-3036 - Chino City Monte Vista Park -
13196 Monte Vista Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 591-9888 - Prado Olympic Shooting Park -
17501 Pomona Rincon Rd
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 597-4794 - Prado Regional Park -
16700 Euclid Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 597-4260 - Suzanne Park -
625 Suzanne Road
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5805
Cultural Facilities
Within Los Angeles and the surrounding area there are an abundance of points of interest for personal enrichment and enjoyment. Some of the more prominent are as follows:
- Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery - 4804 Hollywood Blvd. in Barnsdall Park. Exhibits contemporary and traditional art. Tours daily at 2. Open Tuesdays-Sundays 12:3--5. Fee. (310) 485-4581.
- J. Paul Getty Museum - 17985 Pacific Coast Highway. Exhibits Greek and Roman antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque paintings. The museum is a replica of an ornate Roman villa. Hours may vary according to season. Free, however parking reservations must be made at least one week in advance; phone (310) 459-7611.
- El Pueblo De Los Angeles State Historic Park - located within the streets of Alameda, Arcadia, Spring and Macy. Historical Landmarks at the city's founding site have been restored. Guided walking tours originate at 130 Paseo de la Plaza on the hour Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-1. Free. (310) 628-1274.
- Pacific Asia Museum - 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena. Houses historical cultural and art exhibits of the Far East and Pacific. The building is designed like a Chinese treasure house and surrounds a mediation garden. Open Wednesdays-Sundays noon-5. Fee. (626) 449-2742.
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Features detailed habitats of African, North American and exotic mammals. The history galleries include antique automobiles, US history exhibits and displays depicting life in California. Open Tuesdays-Sundays 10-5. Fee. (213) 744-3466.
Outdoor Sports Facilities
- YMCA of Pomona Valley -
350 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 623- 6433 - Chino Valley YMCA -
5665 Edison Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 597-7445 - Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA -
22600 Sunset Crossing Rd
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 860-9622 - San Gabriel Valley YMCA -
412 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-6221 - Griffith Park Equestrian Center - Riverside Drive and Main Street in northern section of the Park. This is a 73-acre facility featuring jumping course, conditioning track and indoor arena. 53 miles of bridle trails; rental horses. (310) 840-9063.
The Sports Scene
- Dodger Stadium - 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, North of the Civic Center. Open for baseball and special events only. Baseball season usually runs April through early October. (213) 224-1400.
- Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena - 3939 South Figueroa Street. An indoor sports and entertainment facility. (213) 748-6131.
- Edison International Field (formerly Anaheim Stadium) - 200 State College Blvd., Anaheim, California Angels play mid April through early October.
- Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Home of the L.A. Lakers (Pro Basketball) and the Kings (Pro Hockey). (213) 624-3100.
- Los Angeles Coliseum - 518 West Santa Barbara Avenue, Los Angeles. The USC Trojans also play at the Coliseum. Ticket information can be obtained by calling (213) 748-6131.
- Rose Bowl - 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Site of the classic Rose Bowl game each New Year's Day, as well as other football games and events throughout the year. Home to the UCLA Bruins football team. For events and information call (626) 577-3106.
Getting Out of Town
By Airplane
- Los Angeles International Airport - at Century and Sepulveda Blvd. near Inglewood, CA (310) 646-5252. Bus service (RTD) to and from airport is available. For information call (213) 626-4455.
- Ontario International - at Vineyard Avenue in Ontario, CA. For information call (909) 988-2700.
- Airport Express 24 hours to and from all airports, via minibus (714) 973-1100.
- Burbank Airport
2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank
(818) 840-8471 - Long Beach Airport
4100 E. Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach
(562) 421-8295 - John Wayne Airport (Orange County)
18741 Airport Way, Santa Ana
(949) 252-5200
- Greyhound Bus Lines
1441 Truman Street, San Fernando
(818) 365-5628 - Foothill Transit
100 North Barranca Avenue, Suite 100
West Covina, CA 91791-1600
(626) 967-3147
http://www.foothilltransit.org/ - Los Angeles Metro Transportation Authority (MTA)
(213) 626-4455
- Amtrak Ticket Office
(800) 872-7245 - Metrolink, Los Angeles
(800) 371-5465
Ridesharing
Ridesharing service is for people who are interested in vanpooling or carpooling. Call for a list of people who are making similar commutes or if you are willing to share your car with someone else. Free Service. For more information call the following numbers below.
- Commuter Transportation Services, Inc.
LA Country:
(213) 380-7433
Popular Tourist Attractions
- Disneyland - 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
(714) 999-4565 - Knott's Berry Farm - Beach Blvd., Buena Park
(714) 220-5200 - Movieland Wax Museum - 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
(714) 522-1154 - NBC Studio Tours - 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank
(818) 840-4444 - Mann's Chinese Theater - 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
(213) 464-8111 - Raging Waters - 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas
(909) 592-6453 - Universal Studios Tours - Lankershim Blvd.,Universal City
(818) 622-3801 - Six Flags Magic Mountain - 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.,Valencia
(805) 255-4111
Points of Interest
- Catalina Island
P.O Box 217, Avalon, CA 90704
(562) 510-1520
Only 26 miles off the coast of Long Beach, quaint, quiet Catalina Island makes you feel like you are much further away--both in place and time. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, golfing, horseback riding, hiking , shopping, dining and sightseeing. - Hollywood Boulevard, Walk of Fame
Information: (213) 469-8311
Beginning at the famous Hollywood and Vine intersection, proceed in either direction to see pink marble stars embedded in cement. The stars celebrate the achievement of talented personalities. - Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 666-4090
Divided into continental areas that house over 2,000 animals from all over the world, the facility includes Adventure Island, innovative children's zoo and a 77-acre main zoo. - Queen Mary
1126 Queens Way Drive, Long Beach, CA 90801
(562) 435-3511
The largest ocean liner in the water today, the Queen Mary can be seen through guided or self-guided tours. Dining, entertainment, and shopping can be enjoyed for one admission.
Local Beaches
Huntington, Newport, Balboa, Dana Point, Laguna, Seal, Malibu, Redondo, Hermosa, Long Beach, Zuma, Santa Monica.
