Pomona Travel Guide

Pomona is named after the Roman fruit goddess and as such, is blessed with fertile soil and growing seasons abundant with fruit and flowers. The city is located in the beautiful Pomona Valley and has a population of about 149,000 year round residents.

Things to Do in Pomona

Art, being an important part of Pomona’s culture, is prevalent throughout the city. Visitors can experience Pomona's art by taking a trip to the American Museum of Ceramic Art, a large museum filled with unique ceramic pieces, or to 57 Underground which is a 6,000-foot long art gallery. The Rail Giants Train Museum is an iconic railroad museum that takes visitors back to the start of the American railroad by way of exhibits, displays, and authentic locomotives. To soak in some of the California sunshine, travelers can enjoy a game of golf at the Mountain Meadow Golf Course, spend the day at Phillips Ranch Park, go surfing, go for a walk, play beach volleyball at Huntington Beach, or visit Ganesha Park Pool for swimming, basketball, picnics, and sightseeing. Pomona is great for shopping, as it’s home to the Pomona Farmer’s Market and Rio Rancho Mall.

Best Places to Stay in Pomona

There are numerous great places to stay around Pomona. For ultimate convenience many of the vacation rentals available are located near the popular point of interests, however, some are located on the edges of the city and cater to those wanting privacy and the serenity of their own space. The houses range in size and style, as well as in amenities, although all of the homes have updated appliances and a certain charm about them.

Best Time to Visit Pomona

The best time to visit Pomona is from May to October. Southern California weather is exceptional during these months.

Best Events in Pomona

The annual Chalk Art Festival hosts budding professional artists all around Pomona showcasing their talents adorning the city sidewalks with colorful chalk drawings. The Chinese Lantern Festival is another popular event in Pomona, featuring hundreds of brightly colored Chinese lanterns, food vendors, live kung-fu and martial arts shows, and beer tastings. Other exciting events include the likes of the Quilt Craft and Sewing Festival, the Great Train Show, the Body Art Expo, and the Smoke and Fire Fest.

Things to Do for Families in Pomona

To add a bit of intrigue to your vacation, families are more than welcome to take a trip to the Southern California Medical Museum where wartime medical instruments, antique pill and salve bottles, surgery kits, a medical library, medical photographs and artwork, powders and medicines, and a life-size diorama of an old dentist and doctor’s office are housed. Get Air Pomona is a family-friendly trampoline center that offers trampoline dodge ball, a foam pit, toddler time, a ninja course and many other fun physical activities.