GREATER ONTARIO
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HIKE, SHOP, DINE, BE ENTERTAINED Greater Ontario Visitor Information Gocvb.org
Check off the top two musts for the ultimate getaway—value and versatility. Regardless of age, budget or preferred level of adventure, you will literally find something for everyone because Greater Ontario is quite simply, magical.
Several treasures lie within the Greater Ontario area that makes it a top-ranking destination. For starters, Ontario International Airport is a gateway to and from major destinations throughout the U.S., Central America, Mexico, and Asia offering ease of travel, and providing over 6,000 hotel rooms. This central location presents easy access to mountain and desert escapes, beaches and a multitude of entertainment.
History is alive and well with a variety of ways to take it all in. Stroll down Euclid Avenue in the downtown arts district and stop at the Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) to learn about the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area. Next door, you’ll find the Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) where visual artists display their talent.
Heading north you can stretch your legs while you explore the historical Pacific Electric Trail which spans 21 miles and runs through five Greater Ontario area cities. Walk, bike, or run—you’ll occasionally share the trail with a horse—this easy trail which is used by locals daily. If you decide to go the distance by car, prepare to detour towards a multitude of historic monuments that will enrich your views of Greater Ontario. Take a detour off Route 66 to postwar furniture designer Sam Maloof’s Residence and Gardens for a guided tour then continue on to several places to shop or dine.
Shoppers can browse locally-owned shops around Ontario Town Square or at the mega outlet center, Ontario Mills. At Rancho Cucamonga’s Victoria Gardens, home to the only Bass Pro Shop in Southern California, anchor stores are surrounded by small shops arranged as city blocks served by a cultural center with a theater and a library. Also here, foodies can indulge in a variety of fare at Haven City Market which houses more than 20 unique restaurants.
Every month, Haven City Market schedules a lineup of live music, movie nights, comedy magic shows, and much more!
For avid concertgoers, Toyota Arena is the place to be, with over 11,000 seats, VIP suites and 200 shows annually for major artists such as Carrie Underwood, Metallica and Elton John. Indulge in top-notch culinary options and multiple bars to satisfy your craft beer or cocktail desires. It is also the official home for Empire Strykers Soccer, Ontario Clippers Basketball and Ontario Reign Hockey, so sports enthusiasts can have their fill of indoor sports in season.
Another must-do is Top Golf, which opened last year next door to Cucamongaguasti Regional Park. Cap off your trip at this three-level, 600,000-square-foot venue, featuring over 100 golf-hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and a bar, over 200 televisions and a rooftop terrace to kick back and take in the gorgeous weather that Ontario offers.
The great outdoors awaits your visit. Several regional and city parks provide the wide-open green space we all enjoy, especially year-round. The Mediterranean climate of the region provides sunshine over 300 days annually. From golf to baseball or dining alfresco you’ll find so many options to relax, get your game on, or lean back and enjoy the view. The San Gabriel Mountains are the backdrop to this beautiful valley. Hiking trails for the beginner to daredevils can be found.
Greater Ontario is located in the heart of Southern California. There is so much to see and experience in this region that can be overwhelming. Start your adventure at the California Welcome Center, located in Fashion Alley at Ontario Mills. Expert guides can point you in the right direction to dip you toes in the Pacific Ocean, fish in the Big Bear alpine lakes, or view the massive Mojave Desert. Iconic locations such as Hollywood, Palm Springs, or the happiest place on Earth, are all within an hour drive from the home base of Greater Ontario.
It’s all here to enjoy and indulge in, however you’d like—in Greater Ontario!