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La Verne is a city of about 31,000 people at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in eastern Los Angeles County, between San Dimas, Claremont and Pomona. It was founded in 1887 as Lordsburg, a land-boom town laid out by Isaac W. Lord, and was renamed La Verne in 1917. For decades it was surrounded by citrus groves, and its oldest neighborhoods still have a small-town feel.
The heart of the city is Old Town La Verne along D Street, next to the University of La Verne, which members of the Church of the Brethren founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College. Nearby, the United Methodist Church of La Verne is known to film fans as the church in the final wedding scene of The Graduate.
In the foothills, Marshall Canyon Regional Park has trails for hikers and riders, and Brackett Field Airport sits beside Puddingstone Reservoir and the large Bonelli Regional Park. With Metro A Line light rail now serving the area, La Verne is also an easy base for Claremont's colleges, the Fairplex in Pomona and Mount Baldy.
The historic core of the old Lordsburg townsite along D Street, with cafes, family restaurants, small shops and older storefronts next to the university campus. It is a relaxed place for a meal or coffee. Street parking is usually easy, and university events can make evenings livelier.
A private university founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren, with a compact, tree-shaded campus beside Old Town. Look for historic Founders Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus. Visitors can walk the grounds; check the calendar for public lectures, concerts and games.
This church on D Street is famous as the filming location of the final wedding scene in the 1967 film The Graduate, where Dustin Hoffman's character bangs on the glass. It is an active congregation, so admire the building from outside and be respectful of services and private events.
A Los Angeles County park in the foothills above La Verne with trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking through oak and sycamore canyons, plus an equestrian center and a golf course nearby. Trails can be steep and hot, so start early, carry water, and watch for horses on shared paths.
A general aviation airport on the south side of La Verne, next to Puddingstone Reservoir, used by flight schools and private pilots. It is a fun place to watch takeoffs and landings against the San Gabriel Mountains. Stay outside secure areas and look for public viewing spots near the field.
A city park in La Verne preserving a piece of the area's ranch and citrus past, with a historic house, orchard trees and open grounds used for community events and seasonal festivals. It is quiet on most days. Check the city calendar for event weekends, when the park is at its busiest.
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