UC Davis vs. Cal Poly Pomona (Electrical & Computer Engineering)

Fall 2017 incoming freshman.

Guiding questions:
-What are both colleges of engineering known for?
-Since Davis is far for me (SoCal resident), are there any internship opportunities far up North?
-Cal Poly Pomona’s atmosphere seemed a bit dry and indifferent. Can any student provide feedback on the culture?
-How accessible are the professors at Davis (larger class ratio) and how does that affect letter of rec attainment?

Any advice, even unrelated to these questions, is appreciated.