The event venue Claremont families book most often isn’t in Claremont at all. It’s the Electric Loft, a 10-minute drive down Indian Hill into Downtown Pomona’s Arts District.
400+ celebrations
hosted at the loft
from the Claremont Village, straight down Indian Hill
of brick and hardwood
guests, comfortably seated
no quote forms, no surprises
Claremont has charm to spare and almost nowhere to put 90 people. The Village spaces are lovely for a dinner party of 30. The college venues book out months ahead, and most of them come with campus scheduling rules that don’t bend for your aunt’s flight time.
That’s the gap we fill. The Electric Loft holds 75 guests comfortably and up to 100 at full capacity. It’s 1,900 square feet, and the brick and wood floors are original to the 1896 building. It’s the closest true 100-guest event space to the Claremont Colleges, which is why May and June fill up with graduation parties before spring even settles in.
The drive is shorter than most people’s trip to Trader Joe’s. Straight down Indian Hill, ten minutes, free parking when you arrive. Your guests coming from the 210 side of town will beat you there.
One more thing Claremont hosts tend to appreciate: our pricing is published. Standard events run $1,250 to $1,500 for five hours. Weddings start at $4,200. No quote forms, no "call for pricing," no surprise service fees at the end.
If you are comparing indoor event spaces near Claremont and Pomona, the honest difference is that most of the Claremont options are either a restaurant back room or a campus facility with a catering contract attached.
Most Claremont hosts start with the Village or the college banquet facilities and stop when they get to the food and beverage minimum. We’re about ten minutes away, straight down Towne or Garey into downtown Pomona, with no minimum attached to anything. The room is $1,250 on weekdays and $1,500 on Saturday, you bring your own caterer, and the difference usually covers the photographer.
Transparent from the start. Standard events $1,250 to $1,500 for 5 hours. Weddings from $4,200 with a day-of coordinator included.
From baby showers by the arched windows to weddings under one roof, milestone birthdays, bridal showers, quinceañeras, and graduation parties for the Colleges crowd.
The closest true 100-guest space to the Claremont Colleges. May and June go fast.
Ceremony and reception under one roof, day-of coordinator included.
Claremont families book this room for baby showers most Saturday mornings. The light comes through the street-side windows early, the kitchen handles a brunch spread, and there’s room for a hundred if the whole family turns out. Parking on 2nd Street is free on weekends, which matters when thirty cars arrive at the same time. See the baby shower venue ten minutes away for layouts and pricing.
Another trip around the sun with your chosen family, your way.
Mimosas with the friends who know all your love stories.
Bring your own caterer and the whole family. The space is yours.
Cherish the memory of your loved ones.
Photo and video shoots with original brick and tall north-facing windows, from $100 an hour.
"This is hands down a hidden gem. It’s charming and beautiful. Thank you everyone at Electric Loft for helping us create forever memories!"
Google reviewNo hidden fees, no service charges. Here’s exactly what comes with the space.
Padded chairs and tables for your full guest count.
Kitchen access for your caterer or your family’s cooking.
Wired and wireless microphones ready to go.
Color-changing lighting to set any mood.
One full hour before your event to get ready.
Handled by our team, start to finish.
From the Claremont Village
Take Indian Hill Blvd south for about 3 miles.
Turn right on W 2nd Street
You’re now in Downtown Pomona’s Arts District.
Arrive at 543 W 2nd St
Top floor of the M&M Electric Building. About 10 minutes door to door.
Coming from north Claremont or Foothill Blvd, take Towne Ave south to 2nd Street and turn right. Either route lands you in the Arts District with time to spare.
A free public lot sits one minute from our front door, and street parking on 2nd is free all week. Guests coming from Claremont for an evening event won’t circle the block once.
543 W 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766
The Electric Loft is about 10 minutes from the Claremont Village by car. Take Indian Hill Blvd south to W 2nd Street in Downtown Pomona. Most guests make the drive in under 15 minutes even on a Friday evening.
Yes. A free public parking lot is one minute from our entrance, and street parking on 2nd Street is free every day of the week. Guests arriving from Claremont for evening events find parking quickly.
Absolutely. We host walkthroughs Monday through Saturday and respond to every inquiry within 24 hours on business days. Use the Check My Date button to request a time, and we'll confirm your walkthrough within a day.
A special space for your special moments.
A special space for your special moments.
A special space for your special moments.
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