The Sheraton is making their suites available to our attendees at $179 / night, plus taxes and fees. This provides for your choice of a suite with 1 King or 2 Full Size Beds. All suites have a sofa bed (making it easy to accomadate up to 5 people), sliding door dividers between the bedroom and living area, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and more.

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• Room Rate: $179 Single/Double
• Standard Parking Fee applies per night per vehicle
• Group Rate Cut-off: 02/07/2025
• Cancellation Policy:
  48 hours prior to arrival. 1 night penalty applies for any reservation cancelled past the deadline.

Please Call 1-888-627-8074 if you encounter any issues booking.

Parking for this year's event is $15 / Day. You can come in and out as much as you please. If you are staying at the hotel, and have paid for parking with your stay, your event parking fee is covered.

You can purchase parking in advance at a discount for $30 for the entire event (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) of SoCal Swordfight.

Located within the Sheraton Hotel, you will find McKinley's Grille.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, McKinley's Grille offers a true farm-to-table experience. Dishes from the menu feature many fruits, vegetables and herbs that are grown right on the five acre organic farm at the Fairplex.

Menus are curated with peak of the season freshness and ingredients are hand-harvested by their talented chefs and onsite horticulturist.

McKinley's also offer lounge hours as until 11 pm.

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The Cyber Cafe will be located just inside the entrance to SoCal Swordfight 2025, and will be open daily from 11 am - 3 pm for lunch.

We are presently working with the Cyber Cafe to finalize options, and are taking your feedback from last year's event into consideration.

Restaurants

Pomona and the surrounding area offer a diverse range of dining options to suit all tastes and budgets:

1. McKinley's Grille (on-site): Farm-to-table cuisine featuring locally grown ingredients.
2. Pomona Valley Mining Company: American cuisine with exceptional views.
3. Coco Palm: Latin American dishes in a vibrant atmosphere.
4. Gus's BBQ - Claremont: Delicious barbecue in a casual setting.
5. Tutti Mangia: Upscale Italian dining experience.
6. Tropical Mexico: Authentic Mexican cuisine, highly recommended by locals.

For a more extensive list of dining options, check out the restaurants near the Sheraton Fairplex on OpenTable.

Things to Do in Pomona

1. Spadra Cemetery: A historic cemetery with interesting local lore.
2. The Southern California Medical Museum: Explore the history of medicine in the region.
3. Fairplex: Home to various events throughout the year, including the LA County Fair.
4. American Museum of Ceramic Art: Showcasing a wide range of ceramic art.
5. Pomona Fox Theater: A restored 1931 movie palace hosting concerts and events.

Southern California Attractions

Within a short drive from Pomona, you can experience some of Southern California's most popular attractions:

1. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (Anaheim): World-famous theme parks, about 30 miles away.
2. Universal Studios Hollywood (Universal City): Movie-based theme park and working studio, approximately 40 miles away.
3. Beaches: Santa Monica, Venice, and Long Beach are all within a 1-2 hour drive.
4. Los Angeles attractions: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, and The Getty Center are all within an hour's drive.
5. Mountain resorts: Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead are about 2 hours away, offering hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
6. Joshua Tree National Park: Unique desert landscape, about 2 hours east.
7. San Diego: Home to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and beautiful beaches, about 2 hours south.

For those looking to explore nature, consider hiking at Mount Rubidoux or Mount Baldy, both offering stunning views of the area.

Remember, one of the great advantages of Pomona's location is its proximity to beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes, all within a 1-2 hour drive. This allows visitors to experience the diverse geography and attractions that Southern California has to offer.