The Claremont is a California landmark hotel dating from 1915 and offers upscale rooms, plus pools, a spa and dining options.
The hotel is only 12 miles from San Francisco, located in the hills of Berkeley and Oakland, both cities unique, with character, and full of vitality! After visiting this hotel, you will want to move to this gorgeous area!
There is a breakfast spot less than a block away called Rick and Anne's that I highly recommend. Also, the hotel offers a cafe called Provisions which has breakfast and lunch items. The provisions cafe has $5.00 croissants that they make in house.
The resort is set among 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, and is even dog friendly! They offer tennis, swimming, fitness activities and classes, Pilates, and hiking at nearby Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve.
The Claremont offers a full kids club program with camps including swimming.
Since Covid the restaurant hours are more limited, reservations are needed. There are many excellent local restaurants.
The theme for this summer is "Summer of Love!" There is a retro 60's bus parked in the parking lot among beautiful murals. The resort has created exciting programming involving the "Summer of Love" theme. Break out and pack your tie-dye, daisies, and peace signs clothing! There are photo opportunities around the resort to share with friends!
The Claremont has a beautiful spa with limited hours during covid, so plan ahead.
Upcoming activities:
Tuesday, July 20, 2021-
Front Yard Graffiti Art Mural: Beginning Tuesday, July 20th, another stunning mural will be added to the collection already displayed! Artist Emily Ding, a partner with 333Arts, will create a work of art throughout the week: watch it come to life each day. These murals are great photo opportunities, and really capture the spirit of the East Bay!
Thursday, July 22, 2021-
Barks & Bites in the Hills- Need a spot for you and your four-legged friend to dine? Look no further! On July 22nd, the Claremont is hosting the very first Barks and Bites in the Hills Barbecue. You and your canine can both enjoy a delicious barbecue with homemade treats made especially for your loyal friend. Barbecue will be available between 5:00PM-8:00PM in the front yard. the cost is $45.00 per person and beverages will be available for purchase. Paws for Purple Hearts will join us with a few of their service dogs-in-training. The locals in Berkeley and Oakland love their pets, so this captures the local culture!
Saturday, July 31 and Saturday August 21, 2021
In partnership with Original Goal Yoga, Claremont will present a goat yoga and a goat happy hour experience on Saturday, July 31 and August 21 at 8:00am and 10:00am on the resorts front lawn. The 30-minute yoga class with the goats will be followed by a 60-minute goat happy hour (socializing with the people and the goats.). The yoga instructors will lead socially distanced participants through a variety of poses. Children are welcome to attend! The class is designed to be a fun and unique way to tap into your Zen: the baby goats will motivate and challenge you to engage in mindfulness! This yoga class is for all levels of yogis. Age 8 years and older is recommended for the yoga.. Yoga mats will be provided. Photos are encouraged. Space is limited so book early! The cost to attend is $60.00 for registered hotel guests and $70.00 for non-hotel guests. To save a spot, contact the hotel at (510) 843-3000 or claremontguestexperience@fairmont.com.
Every Saturday- A morning hike at 9AM. A hike with a a local guide takes guests through Berkeley's neighborhood and hills. The start time is at 9AM, meet at the front doors of the hotel. Make sure you dress in layers as it can get chilly or warm quickly in the Bay Area.
Every Sunday- A morning yoga class at 9AM. This yoga class is family friendly and takes place in the hotel's front yard. It is safe for all yoga levels. Yoga mats will be provided.
The Bay Area is super covid safe and the hotel is taking all precautions to keep guests safe!
Resources:
Claremont Club & Spa
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA
94705
(510) 843-3000
claremont@fairmont.com
Toll free room reservations only 1-888-560-4455
