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Welcome

Attractions & Dining

Ontario is more than just a crossroads, it’s a destination and a city moving forward with new facilities and the groundwork for tomorrow’s businesses.

Local History

The The story of Southern California citrus is well known, but the Inland region also has a rich heritage in wine-making.

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From concerts at the new Citizens Business Bank Arena to NASCAR racing, family fun spots and golf courses, there’s a lot to explore within easy reach. Whether it’s elegant dining or a casual meal, great menus and enjoyable meals await. Shopping isn’t a task – it’s a sport, and there’s plenty to be had at Ontario Mills mall and other centers close by.

Hotels & Services

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A guide to local accommodations The Ontario Convention Center

Getting around

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A guide to regional attractions, LA and more The LA/Ontario International Airport Ontario city map

Work or leisure ... Ontario, a place to stay and play Produced by the Inland Valley Custom Publishing Group of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario and The Sun newspaper in San Bernardino in cooperation with the city of Ontario and the Ontario Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Inland Custom Publishing Group, P.O. Box 9400, San Bernardino, CA 92427; www.inlandcustompub.com, 909-386-3899 Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764; www.ontariocc.com, 800-455-5755 or 909-937-3000

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222 N. Vineyard Avenue Ontario, CA 91764 909.937.0900 www.ontarioairport.doubletree.com

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elcome to Ontario — Southern California’s Next Urban Center. Located just east of Los Angeles, Ontario is the gateway to all the region has to offer. Getting here is easy. LA/Ontario International Airport is Southern California’s most stress-free full-service airport and offers a wide range of daily flights to most major cities. If you are driving in, Ontario is centrally located at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 15 and is served by Route 60. Staying in Ontario is great. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, Ontario offers everything from full-service luxury hotels to low-cost options for those on a budget. Ontario is home to fabulous shopping at Ontario Mills and within minutes of exciting entertainment, thrilling attractions and auto racing, outdoor adventure, championship golf and casino action. Plus, Ontario offers dining and nightlife options for everyone — from family dining to comedy clubs and live music. In Fall of 2008, Ontario celebrated the grand opening of its new Citizens Business Bank Arena. Built and owned by the City, and managed by AEG, the Arena hosts a full slate of headline entertainment including exciting concerts and family shows, basketball and Ontario’s very own minor league hockey team, the Ontario Reign. The Arena is the heart of Ontario’s business and lifestyle district and serves the entertainment needs of the entire region. Ontario’s Historic Downtown Euclid Avenue District takes you back in time. Go see the old-fashioned mule car and the culture of Ontario’s Museum of History and Art. You can watch live music at Ontario’s historic bandstand, sample olives at the world famous Graber Olive House and taste wine at two of California’s oldest wineries. For event planners, Ontario offers a wide range of meeting facilities including the state-of-the-art Ontario Convention Center. A mere two blocks from the LA/Ontario International Airport, the Convention Center features contemporary architecture and modern amenities, as well as customized catering and special event coordination. With a great climate and within easy reach of all that Southern California has to offer, you’ll find everything you desire in Ontario. Whether you are looking for small town pleasures or big city treasures, Ontario has it all right here. Play and stay as long as you like. Sincerely, Paul Leon, Mayor

ntario has always been known as great destination value. Perhaps it’s due to our location right in the center of all things Southern California, which makes us very easy to reach. Maybe it’s because Ontario Convention Center’s easy-in, easy-out proximity to a major airport is primarily served by budgetfriendly Southwest Airlines. Or it could be because of a staff that works hard to help event and meeting planners maximize their budgets and grow attendance. At a time when travel budgets are shrinking, we’ve expanded our technology capabilities to including simulcast, live interaction, web casting and webinars so more people can attend your event without traveling. Meeting planners tell me that they truly enjoy working with our hotel partners, the City of Ontario, the Ontario International Airport and the talented team here at the Ontario Convention Center. They tell me we share a can-do attitude that makes every event special — no matter what the budget limitations may be. Easy access. Cutting-edge technology. Helpful and friendly staff. I think it’s the confluence of all those things and more that make Ontario such a great place to hold events. I hope you’ll consider holding your next event at Ontario Convention Center. You’re always welcome here. Bob Brown, Ontario Convention Center General Manager and CEO

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The Ultimate Venue Constructed and owned by the City of Ontario, and managed by AEG Facilities, Citizens Business Bank Arena is a state-of-the-art facility. Hosting ice hockey, a variety of sporting competitions, concerts, family shows, special events and community activities as well as private functions. With over 10,000 seats the venue is over 225,000 square feet and features 36 luxury suites. Two levels with a continuous concourse including a variety of ďŹ ve restaurants, merchandise kiosks, the San Manuel Club and other fan amenities.

Citizens Business Bank Arena 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway Ontario CA 91764 Phone 909.244.5500 Fax 909.244.5510 www.CBBankArena.com Located between Haven and Milliken Avenues, just north of Interstate 10. Citizens Business Bank Arena is easy to access and close to dining, hotels, shopping, freeways and the airport.

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ntario is a gem with many facets. While many cities have some of what Ontario has to offer, few have all of the elements. To put it another way, Ontario is the complete package. First, there’s shopping. Ontario Mills — the largest single-story mall on the West Coast — has more than 200 manufacturer and retail outlets, brandname and specialty stores all under one roof. In another part of the city, the historic district along Euclid Avenue offers a different type of shopping experience. More than two dozen stores and shops are there, all within walking distance of each other, selling antiques, candies, clothing, flowers, furniture,

souvenirs and more. The entertainment in Ontario can’t be beat. Citizens Business Bank Arena attracts top music acts (Neil Diamond and the “American Idol” finalists), family shows (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus), and world champion sports teams (Los Angeles Lakers). For movie fans, the AMC and Edwards theaters at Ontario Mills screen everything from art house films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters. And if video games are your thing, Ontario Mills also has Dave & Busters and Gameworks. Both have hundreds of games ranging from such classics as Ms. Pac Man and Donkey Kong to shoot ’em up crime-fighters to race-car simulators.

Want to relax? It’s hard to beat a lazy afternoon under a tree. Ontario has more than 400 acres of parks, including the 150-acre Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, where visitors can enjoy pedal boats on the lake, fishing for trout and catfish, swimming, a picnic lunch and playing horseshoes. Soccer enthusiasts can kick around a ball at the new Ontario Soccer Park. Bring the clubs and play 18 holes at Whispering Lakes Golf Course or the Arnold Palmer-designed Empire Lakes Golf Course. And thanks to Ontario’s central location, beaches, mountains, deserts, theme parks, casinos and many other Southern California playgrounds are a short drive away. There is a veritable feast of dining options in Ontario. There are unique experiences for the entire family or a romantic dinner for two. All of the major restaurant chains also are here, offering familiar places to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day. Ontario, which is nearly 50 square miles and has a population of 175,000, traces its roots to the arrival of George and William Chaffey more than a century ago from Canada (hence, the name Ontario). The brothers and other early settlers planted lemon and orange groves and built fruit-packing plants. Later, grapes were planted, starting the region on its path to becoming a producer of worldclass wines. That farming heritage is still on display today at places like the Graber Olive House, an historic landmark where olives continue to be produced. Shopping, entertainment, sports, recreation, dining, history and more means that Ontario has something for everyone.

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Step into a whole new season of fresh. Vibrant colors. Exciting fashions. And YOU at the center of attention. Brand-name fashion stores. Famous name outlets. And great specialty stores, too. With over 200 great stores in one convenient location, it’s a shopping fantasy come true!

American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG Maxazria, Bose, Calvin Klein, The Children’s Place, Gap Outlet Hugo Boss Factory Store, Kenneth Cole New York, Nautica, NikeFactoryStore, Nordstrom Rack, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store & Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. Located at the intersection of Interstates 10 & 15 in Ontario, CA. 909.484.8300.

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DAVE & BUSTER’S 4821 Mills Circle, Ontario CA 91764 909-987-1557; www.daveandbusters.com From the classics to the latest in cutting-edge action, there are hundreds of games to play in the midway. Many of the games issue tickets, which can be redeemed for prizes. After working up an appetite, the restaurant serves gourmet salads, steaks, ribs, seafood and more.

GAMEWORKS 4541 Mills Circle, Ontario CA 91764 909-987-4263; www.gameworks.com Like to play? This is the place, with dozens of interactive games, simulators and attractions – plus pool and darts. There are half-price and unlimited game-play specials during the week. Call for details. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, hot dogs, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

GRABER OLIVE HOUSE 315 E. Fourth St., Ontario, CA 91762 909-983-1761; www.graberolives.com In quiet and serene surroundings, discover a bit of early California. Tours are available throughout the year, and in the fall visitors can view the long and careful tradition of grading, curing and canning olives, which the Graber family started growing here in 1894. Browsing is encouraged in shops that feature Graber Olives and other gourmet products. Business receptions and weddings also are welcome. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed holidays.

Ontario Improv 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, www.symfonee.com/improv/ontario/ Find either a first-rate nationally known comedian or a young up-and-comer at this local comedy spot. The Improv has hosted likes of D.L. Hughley, George Lopez, Carlos Mencia, Bill Maher and Jay Mohr; 2009 bookings include David Alan Grier, Pauley Shore and Christopher Titus.

SCANDIA AMUSEMENT PARK 1155 S. Wanamaker Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 909-390-3091; www.scandiafun.com 25 rides and attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, two miniature golf courses, batting cages and an arcade with 150 video and redemption games. The Scandia Screamer is the Inland Empire’s tallest roller coaster. Banquet and picnic facilities also available. Open daily at 10:00 a.m. Call for seasonal closing hours, group events and catering details.

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Auto Club Speedway

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golf courses, log ride, arcade and free live entertainment.

AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

JURUPA MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTER

9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana, CA 92335 909-429-5000; www.autoclubspeedway.com Tickets: 800-944-7223 or www.racetickets.com NASCAR action burns up the track twice a year along the two-mile D-shaped super-speedway oval at the Auto Club Speedway, which is considered one of the nation’s top motorsports facilities. Scheduled events include Pepsi 500 weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2009. Annual events include the Auto Club 500 in February and the Suzuki AMA Superbike Challenge in March.

BOOMERS! 1500 W. Seventh St., Upland, CA 91786 909-946-9555; www.boomersparks.com Rediscover your playful side with batting cages, bumper boats, a Ferris wheel, go-karts, kiddie rides, video arcade and three 18-hole outdoor miniature golf courses (including a cosmic course with black lights and glow-inthe-dark neon).

CASTLE PARK 3500 Polk St., Riverside, CA 92505 951-785-3000; www.castlepark.com Twenty-five acres of family fun including 32 rides and attractions, four 18-hole miniature

7621 Granite Hill Drive, Riverside, CA 92509 951-685-5818; www.the-jmcc.org Visitors learn awareness of and respect for the earth and its inhabitants through hands-on educational programs. Suitable for everyone in the family, there are explorations of archaeology, geology, paleontology and earth sciences. One highlight is an exhibit of 89 dinosaur eggs, the largest collection of its type in North America.

OAK GLEN Oak Glen Apple Growers’ Association, P.O. Box 1123, Yucaipa, CA 92399 909-797-6833; www.oakglen.net Leave the city behind and visit orchards, taste mountain-fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants, feed the animals, or browse through some of the many specialty shops. During the fall, visitors can pick apples, make cider and enjoy country music and dancing at some of the ranches. Also visit a one-room schoolhouse, take a hayride, or a go for a nature walk. The community is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, east of Yucaipa and north of Beaumont off Interstate 10.

THE RAMONA BOWL 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544 951-658-3111; www.ramonabowl.com Tickets: 800-645-4465 The venue, which dates to the mid-1920s, is home to “Ramona,” the sweeping love story set during the early days of California. Presented every spring, “Ramona” is the state’s official outdoor drama and features a cast of more than 400 actors, singers, dancers and horsemen. The Bowl offers year-round entertainment. Call for information.

REDLANDS BOWL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL P.O. Box 466, Redlands, CA 92373 909-793-7316; www.redlandsbowl.org The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival fills the warm-weather months with world-class performances including symphony concerts, dance, opera and Broadway musicals. Celebrate the performing arts each Tuesday and Friday evening under the stars. Interactive Children’s Workshops and visiting artists each Tuesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Call to request a season brochure.

SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO & CASINO 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, CA 92346 888-777-7402; www.sanmanuel.com From 3,000 slot machines to the most popular poker and table games — including Vegas-style craps with cards — and high-stakes bingo, visitors are sure to find their favorite gaming activity. San Manuel also offers an outstanding selection of dining choices, weekly headliner entertainment, free nightly entertainment in the Tukut Lounge, and one of the hottest nightspots in Southern California — The Pines. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for ages 21 and older.

San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

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areas of the Far West. The museum is located in the north wing of the J. Filippi Winery and is open noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM

225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 909-395-2510

1157 N. Orange St., Redlands, CA 92374 909-798-0868; www.rth.org/lookingglass

The museum promotes the knowledge and understanding of the history, art and cultural traditions of the greater Ontario area. Open noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, except Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas and New Year’s. Admission is free.

Housed in a 1903 Victorian-style home, the lovely museum features American glassware dating from the early 1800s to contemporary times. Admission is free. Open noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed holidays.

CHAFFEY COMMUNITY MUSEUM OF ART

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino, CA 91710 909-597-3722; www.planesoffame.org

12467 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; 909-463-3733 www.ccaamuseum.org Some of the most prominent artists of the Western United States, from 1920 to the present, are showcased at the museum. It is also representational of the development of a distinctive school of California art inspired by the unique quality of light and geographic features to be found in the coastal, mountain and desert

Established in 1957, this pioneer in the “flying museum” concept restores historic aircraft to flying condition. More than 100 aircraft are on display, including war birds and other historic planes. Living history flying day events the first Saturday of each month. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Banquet facilities available.

The World Renowned

Planes of Fame Air Museum

See over 100 rare aircraft, spanning the history of manned ﬂight! LIVING HISTORY FLYING DAY EVENTS ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH Open 9-5 daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chino, CA 91710 • 909.597.3722 • www.planesoffame.org ONTARIO VISITORS GUIDE

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA 92374 909-307-2669; www.sbcounty.gov/museum The regional museum features exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Special exhibits, the Exploration Station live animal discovery center, extensive research collections, and public programs are all part of the experience. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays.

WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Building 3A, Pomona, CA 91768; 909-622-2133 www.nhra.com The museum explores and celebrates the culture of motorsports. View and learn about hot rods, customs, race cars, speed records, and the West Coast’s role as an historic center for past and present development through an array of vintage and historical vehicles and memorabilia. Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except holidays.

YANKS AIR MUSEUM

PRADO REGIONAL PARK

7000 Merrill Ave., Chino, CA 91710 909-597-1734; www.yanksair.com

16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino, CA 91710 909-597-4260 www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/parks/prado.htm

More than 160 aircraft and artifacts from preWWII to the present are on display at the museum, which is dedicated to the preservation of U.S. aviation history. Displays include aircraft under restoration, aircraft in authentic flying condition, and aircraft awaiting restoration. Open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

INLAND EMPIRE PARKS CUCAMONGA-GUASTI REGIONAL PARK 800 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-481-4205; www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/ parks/cucamong.htm Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is a 150-acre day-use park near the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario Mills Mall and the LA/Ontario International Airport. Swimming, fishing, pedal boats, picnic sites and a playground are available.

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Prado Regional Park offers a rural getaway on more than 2,000 acres in the Chino Valley Basin. Enjoy fishing, horseback riding, camping, picnics, golf, shooting — even a dog-training facility. A multi-purpose room with kitchen accommodates 100 guests for meetings, weddings, parties and receptions. Call for seasonal hours.

RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 909-625-8767; www.rsabg.org The 86-acre scenic garden features three distinctive areas — Indian Hill Mesa, East Alluvial Gardens and the Plant Communities — and is dedicated to the cultivation and display of native California plants. The Botanic Garden is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Christmas, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and July Fourth.

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exhibit, Science of Hockey, explores the physics, physiology and flying pucks behind the sport.

ONTARIO REIGN HOCKEY

DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE

3633 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 130, Ontario, CA 91764 909-941-7825 www.ontarioreign.com An ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, the Ontario Reign enjoyed a successful first season on the ice and in the stands at its new home, the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. Formerly known as the Texas Wildcatters, the team spent much of the season atop the Pacific Division and was a league leader in attendance. The Reign will host the ECHL All-Star Game in January 2010.

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; 909-481-5000 www.rcquakes.com Tickets: 909-481-5252 The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are the California League affiliate of the LA/Anaheim Angels. The team’s home field, the 6,588-seat Epicenter, is a great place to catch a game with family and friends. Notable Quakes alums who made the jump to Major League Baseball include Matt Clement, Derrek Lee, Gary Matthews Jr. and Jered Weaver.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana CA 92705; 741-542-2823 www.discoverycube.org Walk through the belly of a giant dinosaur in Dino Quest, feel the winds of a Category One hurricane in a simulator, learn about the forces that create mountains and more. The newest

1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92803-3232; 714-781-4565 www.disneyland.com The Happiest Place on Earth has changed and grown over the years with new attractions joining classic favorites. It’s a Small World recently reopened after a yearlong renovation. The submarines are once again submerging in the waters of the Tomorrowland Lagoon, now with a “Finding Nemo” theme. Steps away from Disneyland is Disney’s California Adventure, where visitors can soar over California in a simulated hang glider, drop in at the 13-story Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, or board California Screamin’ for a classic rollercoaster thrill with a Golden State twist.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92803-3232; 714-300-7800 www.downtowndisney.com There’s a bounty of dining, shopping and live entertainment opportunities for all ages near the entrances to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. Restaurants include the ESPN Zone, Naples Ristorante, Rainforest Cafe and the House of Blues (which also has concerts on many nights). Anne Geddes, Build-A-Bear Workshop, The LEGO Imagination Center and World of Disney are among the retailers.

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620; 714-220-5200 www.knotts.com What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of worldclass rides, family shows and oneof-a-kind attractions. For younger thrill seekers, visit Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved Peanuts gang.

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KNOTT’S SOAK CITY U.S.A. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 714 220-5200; www.knotts.com/soakcity Beat the heat by riding nearly two dozen water attractions, including 16 speed, tube and body slides, the 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wave pool and a 1,700-foot lazy river. For younger

LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-644-4200; www.lazoo.org See animals from around the world in one location. New attractions include the Campo Gorilla Reserve.

visitors, there’s the Gremmie Lagoon, a children’s water playground and pool. Other Soak City locations are in Palm Springs and San Diego.

L.A. LIVE 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-763-5483; www.lalive.com A mix of dining, nightclub and other entertainment options adjacent to Staples

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 888-935-6878; www.medievaltimes.com Experience spectacular pageantry, dramatic horsemanship, breathtaking swordplay, falconry, sorcery and romance while feasting on a four-course banquet served in true medieval, pre-silverware fashion.

Center. Restaurants — which include the ESPN Zone, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN

& Wine Bar and The Farm of Beverly Hills —

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia CA 91355; 661-255-4100 www.sixflags.com

are open daily for lunch and dinner, with select restaurants serving breakfast. The Grammy Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music. Concerts and other special events scheduled year-round at the Nokia Theatre.

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Thrill to a wide variety of roller coasters and other rides — from mild to extreme — including The Riddler’s Revenge, the world’s tallest and fastest stand-up roller coaster.

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608; 818-622-3128 www.universalstudioshollywood.com A nightclub, dining and retail complex situated next to Universal Studios Hollywood, CityWalk boasts nearly two dozen restaurants, assorted shops and several fun spots including Howl at the Moon (a sing-a-long dueling piano bar) andJillian’s (a rock ’n’ roll bowling alley suitable for kids and adults). Concerts by top acts are scheduled year-round at Gibson Amphitheatre. For ticket information, call 818-622-4440.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608; 818-622-3128 www.universalstudioshollywood.com Go behind the scenes on the world-famous Studio Tour for an insider’s peek at sets from popular movies and TV shows, including “War of the Worlds,” “Jurassic Park” and “Desperate Housewives.” Attractions include the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, the Shrek 4-D adventure and The Simpsons Ride, which was voted the best new attraction of 2008 by the readers of ThemeParkInsider.com.

GOLF CHAMPIONS CLUB AT THE RETREAT 8007 Softwinds Drive, Corona, CA 92883 951-277-0562 www.championsclubretreat.com The 6,765-yard Nicklaus Design golf course takes full advantage of its location at the base of the Cleveland National Forest. Elevation changes provide an array of distinctive hole layouts while offering panoramic views of the forest and surrounding valley. Before or after a round on the course, the 25,000-square-foot clubhouse is worth a visit for its dining room and bar, fitness center, swimming pool, locker rooms, and luxurious private lounges with distinctive furnishings and plasma-screen televisions.

CLAREMONT GOLF COURSE

Empire Lakes Golf Course

1550 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont 909-624-2748; www.claremontgolf.com

EAGLE GLEN GOLF CLUB

EL RANCHO VERDE GOLF CLUB

Surrounded by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, this beautiful and challenging nine-hole executive golf has majestic Mt. Baldy as a scenic backdrop. The course plays to a formidable par 60 (combined par for white and blue tees). Facilities include a night-lighted driving range, practice bunker, and putting and chipping greens (available at no charge).

1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, CA 92883 951-272-4653; www.eagleglengc.com Eagle Glen borders the Cleveland National Forest and features dramatic mountain vistas and spectacular elevation changes of 400 vertical feet. The Grille serves meals daily and features a full bar. Banquet facilities accommodate groups up to 450 people.

355 E. Country Club Drive, Rialto, CA 92377 909-875-5346 www.pacificgolfenterprises.com

DOS LAGOS GOLF COURSE 4507 Cabot Drive, Corona, CA 92883 951-277-8787; www.doslagosgolf.com The 18-hole championship daily fee course, designed by Matthew E. Dye, is a par-70 playing to 6,544 yards with four sets of tees. With a park-like feel, the course provides a challenging, yet enjoyable round of golf for all skill levels, featuring dramatic views of the Cleveland National Forest, an oasis of restored waterways, wetlands and rolling hillside habitat.

EL PRADO GOLF COURSES

11015 Sixth St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; 909-481-6663 www.empirelakes.com

Two 18-hole championship courses are enjoyable for all levels of players, with wideopen fairways and large mature trees. Both are user friendly and easy to walk thanks to the most gentle of rolling hills. While playing, it’s not unusual to see red tail hawks, migratory ducks, birds and Canadian geese. The Spanish flared banquet facility can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Created by Arnold Palmer, Empire Lakes breaks new ground in course design with four lakes, unique fingered bunkers and undulating fairways. The course is one mile north of LA/Ontario International Airport and is home to the Mark Christopher Charity Classic, an official PGA Tour event. Tee time reservations seven days in advance. Tournament play and lessons available.

1 FREE 9-HOLE GREEN FEE

Purchase 1 Full Price 9-Hole Green Fee & Your Partner Plays for FREE Must present coupon. One coupon per visit. Not valid on holidays, during twilight hours. Not valid for 2nd round of 18-Hole Play. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. Expires 9-30-09. OCVB

1 FREE BASKET

1550 N. Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont

(2 Blocks North of Foothill)

www.claremontgolf.com

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

EMPIRE LAKES GOLF COURSE

6555 Pine Ave., Chino, CA 91708 909-597-1753; www.elpradogolfcourses.com

9 HOLE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE

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The 18-hole public course, which was designed by Harry Rainville, has a driving range and a spacious clubhouse that can handle banquets, weddings and parties of various sizes.

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“At Los Serranos Country Club, we’ve built a private club open to the public. We’re twenty minutes from Ontario. Come give us a try.” Jack Kramer & Family North Course 6691 Yards Par 72 Slope 134 ESTABLISHED 1925 South Course 7587 Yards Par 74 Slope 136 ESTABLISHED 1962 California’s Longest Golf Course in the heroic spaciousness of the Chino Hills. Qualifying Site - LA Open, Past U.S. Amateur Public Links Championships, Past Women’s U.S. Open, Past Men’s U.S. Amateur Tee Times - 909 597 1711 Meetings & Banquets - 909 597 1769 HOME OF THE LIFE CHANGING ACADEMY “Where hospitality and service is a sacred duty and real pleasure.”

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GREEN RIVER GOLF CLUB 5215 Green River Road, Corona, CA 92280 951-737-7393; www.greenrivergolf.com The 18-hole course features 6,383 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 68.7 and it has a slope rating of 117 on Bermuda grass.

HIDDEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB 10 Clubhouse Drive, Norco, CA 92860 951-737-1010; www.hiddenvalleygolf.com This spectacular 6,721-yard, 18-hole course runs through two valleys with massive granite boulders, natural canyons and stream beds. Changes in elevation are breathtaking, with five sets of tees on every hole. Golf lessons by appointment. Banquet facilities for up to 170.

LOS SERRANOS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills, CA 91709 909-597-1769 www.losserranoscountryclub.com Opened in 1925 on Rancho Santa Ana Del Chino, Los Serranos has two 18-hole golf courses that are certain to appeal to players of

Rated #1 Best Course in Inland Southern California. - PRESS ENTERPRISE

all levels and ages. The first-class facilities include championship golf, full practice areas, golf school and lessons, kids course, and an award winning clubhouse with four banquet rooms, restaurant, bar, full locker room amenities and golf shop.

OAK QUARRY GOLF CLUB 7151 Sierra Ave., Riverside, CA 92509 951-685-1440; www.oakquarry.com Oak Quarry opened to rave reviews in 2000, and is one of the most highly rated golf courses in Southern California. Crafted by the team of Champions Tour star Dr. Gil Morgan and Schmidt-Curley Design, the course winds through the historic Jensen Quarry. With four sets of tees, the course provides a challenging test for golfers of all skill levels. The course measures 5,408 yards from the forward tees, 6,028 yards from the regular tees, 6,600 yards from the championship tees, and 7,002 yards from the tournament tees. The 7,200-squarefoot clubhouse serves breakfast and lunch daily and is available for banquets, weddings and private meetings. Book tee times 14 days in advance, and tournaments one year in advance.

SIERRA LAKES GOLF CLUB 16600 Clubhouse Drive, Fontana, CA 92336 909-350-2500; www.sierralakes.com Designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, the course measures 6,805 yards from the black tees. Amenities include a driving range, putting green and a 19,000-square-foot clubhouse with restaurant.

UPLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 1231 E. 16th St., Upland, CA 91784 909-946-4711; www.uplandhillsgolf.com The par 70 championship golf course has narrow fairways, ample water hazards, mature trees and excellent bent grass greens. The dining room overlooks the 18th green, and is a great venue for any type of golf event, special dinner and banquet.

WHISPERING LAKES GOLF COURSE 2525 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA 91761 909-923-3673 The course, which opened in 1956, is easy to walk and affordable. It is built on flat terrain and features 18 holes with 6,706 yards of green.

Conquer the Rock.

Oak Quarry’s Hole 14, Spinel Slide, is rated #1 Par 3 in Southern California. - OC MAGAZINE This is a National Park of Golf, the Yosemite of the golf world, and this wall of rock is its El Capitan. - GOLF DIGEST “Top 18 Best Courses on the West Coast” - FAIRWAYS & GREENS

Clubhouse for Weddings, Banquets and Private Meeting Rooms

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local history

Photos courtesy city of Rancho Cucamonga

The Inland Empire region has a long wine-making tradition.

Tales of the grape Vast vineyards once spanned 20,000 acres By GINO L. FILIPPI

hile California is the acknowledged Wineland of America, it may come as a surprise that Ontario shares a winemaking heritage with the historic Cucamonga Valley which is still home to some of the state’s oldest vines. No fewer than five producing wineries that offer tastings and tours still survive. Here’s the real juice on vintners offering expanded and distinctive selections, where novice and expert enthusiasts alike are sure to discover favorites. But first, some background: Cucamonga-Guasti viticulture history is as complex as the old head-trained Mission, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Zinfandel grapevines that dominated the landscape for more than 150 years. Much of the area’s vintage prosperity is owed to Secondo Guasti (1859-1927), who

founded the Italian Vineyard Co. in 1883 and built it into a gigantic wine enterprise. By 1917, Guasti was advertising IVC’s holdings — 5,000 contiguous “vine to vine” acres — as the “largest in the world.” Ontario wine historian Reno J. Morra recalls when the scenery in the valley was nothing short of majestic — reminiscent of Italy’s Piedmont region that his parents and other countrymen left behind. They immigrated to towns named Cucamonga, Etiwanda, Fontana, Guasti, Ontario and Mira Loma, filled with hope and desire for a better life in a new wine country, and a desire for their children to become Americans. In 1919, Cucamonga-Guasti vines spanned more than 20,000 acres,

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more than in Sonoma and twice as many as Napa County when Prohibition was enacted. Morra recalls a summertime flight in the 1940s over the vast vineyards in an Air Force training plane. “As we flew above, thousands of acres of lush green vines filled the valley floor,” he says. “It was the most beautiful sight my eyes had ever seen. ... “We followed the foothills from east to west and circled around south of the airport. My only wish was for others to have seen the view. If only I had a camera.” Cucamonga Valley was officially approved as an American Viticulture Area in 1995 by the U.S. Department of Treasury as a result of a petition written and filed by myself on behalf of area growers and vintners. This law enables producers to use the words “Cucamonga Valley” on the

Grape vines stretched for more than 20,000 acres in the Cucamonga-Guasti area in 1919.

labels of bottles containing not less than 75 percent of the volume of wine derived from locally grown grapes. Over the past 15 years, longtime vintners have made significant investments in cellar

and vineyard revitalization — namely Biane-Tibbetts/Rancho de Philo Winery, J. Filippi Winery and Galleano Winery. Newcomers include the Brandt Family Winery and The Wine Tailor,

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plus a cluster of home winemakers. Today, local vintners are growing and producing award-winning vintages. “The advent of technology and sciencebacked winemaking practices eroded away the old-school approaches that were so prevalent from the ’40s to the ’60s,” says Jon McPherson, winemaster at South Coast Winery in Temecula Valley. Thomas Pinney, professor emeritus of English at Pomona College, who wrote “A History of Wine in America: From the Beginnings to Prohibition” (1989) and “From Prohibition to the Present” (2005), references “Cucamonga” and its important role. “Curiously enough, Cucamonga old vines Zinfandel now enjoys a prestige value such as it never had before; but one wonders how secure a tenure on life those old vines can have,” Pinney wrote

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tours and gift shop.

Brandt Family Winery Tasting Room and Pacific Wine Merchants

12467 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga;

Wine store, daily tasting, lounge and cigar patio. 210 E. A St., Upland; 800-871-6077 or 909-946-6782; www.pacific-wine.com and www.brandtwine.com

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Galleano Winery & Tasting Room Daily tasting, tours and gift shop. Site is on the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historic Places. 4231 Wineville Road, Mira Loma; 951-685-5376, www.galleanowinery.com

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San Antonio Winery Tasting Room Daily tasting and gift shop. 2802 S. Milliken Ave., Ontario; 909-947-3995, www.sanantoniowinery.com The Wine Tailor Daily tasting, tours and gift shop. 8916 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga;

J. Filippi Winery & Tasting Room

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A local historic landmark, with daily tasting,

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in 2005. “The belated discovery of the outstanding quality of Cucamonga Zinfandel, just as it hovered on the verge of extinction, is one of those bitter ironies

of which all history is full.” Gino L. Filippi is a fourth-generation vintner and wine writer. Contact him at ginoffvine@aol.com.

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Fine food

Ossobuco dello chef, a veal shank braised in Marsala wine at Rosa’s in Ontario

hether it’s fine linens in an elegant setting or more comfortable fare, Ontario and the surrounding areas have hundreds of restaurants to satisfy every palate. ABBREVIATIONS: $, mostly under $15; $$, mostly under $20; $$$, mostly under $50; RS, reservations suggested; FB, full bar

American Applebees 1021 N. Milliken Ave., Ontario; 909-484-6003, www.applebees.com Steaks, barbecue, fish and chips, soups and salads, burgers, pasta bowls and sliders are some of the entrees in the All-American restaurant. $, FB

HONEY BAKED HAMS 4320 E. Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-987-6300, http://honeybaked.com Often a holiday tradition, the moist spiralsliced ham with a crunchy sweet glaze is the main event at this restaurant that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Turkey, tri-tip, pork chops, veggie wraps and more round out the menu. $

MARIE CALLENDER’S 2149 E. Convention Way, Ontario; 909-937-0214, www.mcpies.com Hearty food in a comfortable setting can be found here at breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to soups, burgers, salads and a menu that features meat loaf, roast turkey, pot roast and chicken pot pies, Marie Callender’s has a delicious pie selection. FB, $

RAINFOREST CAFE 4810 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-941-7979, www.rainforestcafe.com Dine among faux jaguars, monkeys and elephants in a tropical setting. The menu includes pastas, burgers, seafood, steaks and chicken. Save room for a volcano-shaped dessert with brownies and ice cream. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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3351 Center Lake Drive., Ontario; 909-390-0050, www.fridays.com

8189 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com

Classic but eclectic comfort food: peppercrusted porkchops, chicken and sausage penne, ribs, salmon pasta, steaks and mac ’n’ cheese are just a few of the menu items. $, FB

This Route 66 landmark was known as Lucy and John’s Cafe in the mid-1950s. Today, Magic Lamp serves up prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and a chateaubriand dinner for two. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$

THE YARD HOUSE 12473 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-646-7116, www.yardhouse.com Upscale-casual eatery serves burgers, sandwiches, ribs, seafood, steaks and more. The extensive menu also has a wide range of draft beer, from classic lagers to more obscure ales and stouts. Lunch and dinner daily. $

CLAIM JUMPER 12499 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-899-8022 MIMI’S CAFE 10909 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-948-1130 OWEN’S BISTRO 5210 D St., Chino, 909-628-0452

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MORE OPTIONS COCO’S BAKERY RESTAURANT 4360 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-481-8644 DENNY’S • 2421 S. Archibald Ave., Ontario, 909-947-3103 • 715 N. Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-941-9421 • 502 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, 909-937-1720 • 1409 E. Fourth St., Ontario, 909-983-2511

BENIHANA 3760 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Ontario; 909-483-0937, www.benihana.com

GAMEWORKS 4541 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-987-4263 HOOTERS RESTAURANT 725 N. Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-989-2209

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CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 10598 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-948-5955

990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H, Ontario; 909-987-7999, www.tokyotokyosushi.com Japanese cuisine, seafood and a full-service sushi bar. Dining areas include traditional Tatami rooms and a tropical garden setting. Beer, wine and sake are served. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. RS, $$

TOKYO WAKO RESTAURANT

Dinner and a show, with chefs grilling chicken, seafood, steak and vegetables in front of your table. Sushi bar, plus more than a dozen specialty drinks including several alcohol-free selections are available. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $$$

IHOP RESTAURANT 4422 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, 909-980-8650

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3223 Centre Lake Drive, Ontario; 909-390-2888, www.pandainn.com Mandarin- and Szechwan-inspired entrees, plus soups, salads and seven varieties of noodles and rice. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

4472 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario; 909-484-7200, www.tokyo-wako.com Chicken, pasta, seafood, steak and other entrees come with soup, salad and steamed rice. Order the sushi bar for an appetizer or a full meal. The teppanyaki tables are ideal for friends, families and business functions. $$

GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com Authentic Thai selections without the Chinese influences found at many other Thai restaurants. Beer and wine are served. Lunch and dinner daily. $

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BREWHOUSES, PUBS, Bars & Lounges DAVE & BUSTER’S 4821 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-987-1557, www.daveandbusters.com Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, pasta, seafood and steaks, plus interactive electronic games, billiards. Eat & Play combo includes entree and $10 gamecard for $15.99. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

THE BACK ABBEY 128 N. Oberlin Ave., Claremont; 909-625-2642, www.thebackabbey.com

Natanith Yamboonruang and Vipavee Puckdee of The Basil Thai-European cuisine in Ontario.

KABUKI Victoria Gardens, 2595 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-646-8555, www.kabukirestaurants.com Curry shrimp; seared tuna tataki; misomarinated black cod; sushi; chicken, beef and salmon teriyaki and other Japanese selections. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

PF CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 7870 Monticello Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-463-4095, www.pfchangs.com Chinese favorites along with original specialties add up to a unique dining experience. Grill menu includes marinated New York strip steak, salmon and ahi tuna. Lunch and dinner daily. $

MORE OPTIONS B & F JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3495 E. Concours, Ontario, 909-945-2818 CHOPSTICK HOUSE • 4451 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, 909-987-6030 • 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909-391-8200 GOLDEN DRAGAON CHOPSTIX 765 N. Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-989-7849 IRON CHEF KITCHEN 4275 E. Concours, Ontario, 909-481-8381 KAMIYAMA SUSHI AT MARKET BROILER 4553 E. Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-373-4013 KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 320 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, 909-981-1770 THE BASIL, THAI-EUROPEAN CUISINE 1845 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, 909-841-9745 THAI T 9000 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-987-7199 THAI DIAMOND 9581 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-941-1432

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TORO SUSHI 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909-983-8676 YAMI RESTAURANT 730 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario, 909-945-5118 YANGTZE RESTAURANT 126 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, 909-986-8941

Barbecue Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue Victoria Gardens, 2624 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-463-7427, www.lucillesbbq.com Barbecue of all kinds with a nod to New Orleans, the menu at Lucille’s includes the unexpected: fried dill pickles, slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork and ’cue of all kinds as well as fried chicken, gumbo, jambalaya and blackened catfish, cobbler, pies, red velvet cake and a goodly selection of draft beers. Live blues generally on Fridays and Saturdays. Lunch and dinner daily from 11:00 a.m. FB $$

DICKIE’S BARBECUE 9670 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-4555, www.dickeys.com The dine in and carryout menu at this barbecue house includes Polish sausage, brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and ribs as well as sides including barbecue beans, macaroni and cheese, cold slaw, salads and baked potatoes.

MORE OPTIONS LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE 13480 Baseline Ave., Fontana, 909-463-2290

This small gastro-pub specializing in Belgian beer offers a cozy, friendly enviornment with menu items including pan-seared crab cakes, a grilled beef-tenderloin “man salad,” Belgianstyle mussels, rib eye steak and a gouda cheeseburger. $

BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 11520 Fourth St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-581-6750, www.bjsrestaurants.com Deep-dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and more. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $

OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY 11837 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-4377, www.omahajacks.com Hearty pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue and other American fare pairs nicely with a balanced selection of award-winning beers brewed on the spot. RS, FB, $$

MORE OPTIONS 2nd AVENUE SALOON & SPORTS BAR 271 N. Second Ave., Upland, 909-946-1750 THE BULLDOG PUB 1667 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, 909-946-6614 HEROS & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave., Claremont, 909-621-6712 MAIN ST. BREWERY 300 N. Main St., Corona, 951-371-1471

BURGERS FUDDRUCKERS 4423 E. Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-980-4089, www.fuddruckers.com This home of the “world’s greatest burgers,” which range from one-third to a full pound of ground beef, also serves healthier choices such as a turkey, buffalo and veggie burger. $

ISLANDS RESTAURANT 11425 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-944-6661, www.islandsrestaurants.com Grilled burgers with a Hawaiian theme – such as the hula, Kilauea and Maui – are served on white or whole wheat buns. $

JOHNNY ROCKETS 7800 Kew Ave., Rancho Cucamonga 909-463-2800, www.johnnyrockets.com The spirit of Mel’s Diner lives on in this feelgood bit of Americana. A variety of burgers and chicken sandwiches top a menu that also includes hot dogs, salads, chili and a Philly cheesesteak. Lunch and dinner daily. $

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS 12271 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-803-2665, www.redrobin.com Hearty burgers stacked high with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bacon and other toppings, and there’s the monster burger with two thick beef patties. Lunch and dinner daily. $

MORE OPTIONS ANDY’S BURGERS 310 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, 909-984-8090

COWBOY BURGERS & BBQ 1851 E. G St., Ontario, 909-459-1414 FARMER BOYS • 54 S. Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-390-7160 • 1190 E. Francis St., Ontario, 909-923-6885 IN-N-OUT BURGER • 1891 E. G St., Ontario • 2235 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario • 4310 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario; 800-786-1000

MISCELLANEOUS WINGNUTS 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario; 909-391-1500, www.wingnuts.biz Chicken wings in more than 30 flavors rule the roost at this aero-themed eatery that features diablo, kung pow wow and chipolte barbeque wings and strips along with burgers, sandwiches, salads and a variety of draft beers. $

HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE LOUNGE 502 W. First St., Claremont; 909-447-6700, www.hipkittyjazz.com Located in the Packinghouse in Claremont Village West, the Hip Kitty fondue options include a Gruyere carmelized onion with

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beef broth and brandy, cheddar, filet mignon, shrimp, scallop as well as a variety of combinatons. Full dinners on a prix fixe menu include salad, cheese and meat fondue, a chocolate fondue desert and wine. Open Tu-Su, 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. RS FB $$-$$$

THE MELTING POT 12469 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga.; 909-899-1922, www.meltingpot.com Can you fondue? Traditional cheese fondues along with signature four-course dinners featuring filet mignon, lobster and pork tenderloin mean a unique dining experience. Don’t forget the chocolate fondue dessert. Dinner nightly. $$-$$$

MORE OPTIONS CHICK-FIL-A 4350 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, 909-481-5730 JUAN POLLO 3045 S. Archibald Ave., Ontario, 909-923-0366 KENNY ROGER’S ROASTERS 1 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-476-1322, ext. 234 WINGSTOP 7212 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, 909-944-5572

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Menu choices include Bistro sliders, Melaneza al forno, a walnut brie salad as well as paninis and pastas. Lunch, M-F; dinner, Tu-Sa. $

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BISTRO ROTI RESTAURANT & BAR

7890 Haven Ave., Ontario; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com

215 E. C St., Ontario; 909-988-4591 Diner serving traditional selections. Breakfast specialties include the Bookmark, cream cheese, tomato, fresh basil and onion served on a demi-loaf. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

THE CORNER BAKERY CAFE 12375 S. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-803-2600, www.cornerbakerycafe.com Scramblers and hot breakfast sandwiches for the a.m. crowd, with paninis, pastas, soups, salads and more served the rest of the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

THE HAT 8030 Monet Ave., Etiwanda; 909-646-7600, www.thehat.com The casual diner is best known for its beef pastrami, but also serves a variety of juicy burgers and cold sandwiches. $

PANERA BREAD 8055 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-919-7999, www.panerabread.com This bakery-cafe offers Cobb, Caesar, Asian sesame and strawberry salads, a variety of soups, hot paninis and signature sandwiches as well as fresh-baked breads and sweets. $

1041-F E. 16th St., Upland; 909-946-0927, www.bistroroti.com A wood-burning rotisserie takes center stage in the dining room at Bistro Roti, where offerings range from casual to high-end French fare. Filet de pork, roasted pork with an apple-onion compote, is a standout. Open M-Sa. $$-$$$

GREEK DAPHNE’S GREEK CAFE 4261 Inland Empire Blvd., Ontario; 909-980-5531, http://daphnesgreekcafe.com Fresh crispy shrimp and crispy calamari salads, pita sandwiches and gyros, grilled chicken and steak kabobs are served up here. Ingredient information on menu items is available for diners concerned with allergies. $

ICE CREAM COLDSTONE CREAMERY 980 N. Ontario Mills Drive, Ontario; 909-484-3833, www.coldstonecreamery.com Ice cream creations, cake-batter ice creams and assorted mix-ins combined on a granite slab chilled to 5 degrees make for delicious treats.

HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE Selections from Northern India, with some adjustments made for American taste buds, cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$

MORE OPTIONS BOMBAY RESTAURANT & BANQUET HALL 405 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, 909-937-1282 BOMBAY BISTRO 8851 Central Ave., Montclair, 909-445-1455

ITALIAN Olive Garden 4403 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-481-7676, www.olivegarden.com Hearty Italian food with warm breadsticks, pasta e fagioli soup, salads, pizzas and traditional dishes including raviolis, chicken parmigiana, fettuccini Alfredo and more. $, FB

ROSA’S 425 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 909-937-1220, www.rosasitalian.com Fine Italian cuisine served in elegant, intimate surroundings. Menu includes several pasta dishes, seafood and steaks. Piano player Thursday through Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$

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Hand-rolled waffle cones, premium ice creams in flavors including praline, chocolate rum, peppermint and cookie dough along with “mixins” of fruit, Ding Dongs, Heath Bars and a wide assortment of goodies are sure to satisfy.

Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads and a range of classic dishes and a chicken marsala that tops the popularity list. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $$

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FRENCh 2nd STREET BISTRO 171 W. 2nd St., Pomona; 909-622-6619, www.pomonabistro.com With Italian and French fare, provincial-bistro style flavors the menu at this reasonably priced spot in the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony.

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7873 Monticello Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-646-9182, www.pinkberry.com Frozen yogurt in green tea, original and pomegranate flavors along with fruit toppings, as well as milk chocolate, Fruity Pebbles, granola and almond add ons.

MORE OPTIONS BASKIN ROBBINS 2510 S. Grove Ave., Ontario, 909-930-5222 21 CHOICES FROZEN YOGURT 460 W. First St., Claremont; 909-398-0021 BERT & ROCKY’S CREAM COMPANY 242 Yale Ave., Claremont, 909-946-6805

186 N. Second Ave., Upland; 909-949-0805

6620 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-941-1100, www.gallis.net Casual dining with pasta, sandwiches and specialty pizzas for two among the most popular selections. Live entertainment nightly. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL 4955 S. Plaza Lane, Montclair; 909-621-2604, www.macaronigrill.com Wonderful breads, pasta from the simple to complex, appetizers including crab-stuffed mushrooms and shrimp and artichoke dip as

well as wines and all that is Italian, the Macaroni Grill offers a good food in a relaxed setting. $-$$

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Chef Henry Gonzalez offers a menu of Italian classics as well as distinctive dishes including a South African sea bass served with scalloped potatoes, a fan of avocado and a garlic-tomatobasil sauce, garnished with snap peas and corn. Lunch M-F; dinner daily. FB $$-$$$

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102 Harvard Ave., Claremont; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.com Comfortable, warm and inviting, this downtown Claremont trattoria features the cuisine of award-winning chef Hugo Molina, which focuses on grilled meats, fresh seafood and enticing deserts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily. $$$

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RUBIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 980 Ontario Mills Drive, Ontario, 909-484-0484

Mexican food â&#x20AC;&#x201D; carnitas, carne asada, crispy chicken flautas, enchiladas and mole â&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with classic, Patron Silver and fruit margaritas. FB, $

BAJA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 929. N. Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-484-6200 CHEVYS FRESH MEX 4551 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-481-4846 EL GRAN BURRITO â&#x20AC;˘ 1515 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909-984-1006 â&#x20AC;˘ 4880 E. Motor Lane, Ontario, 909-390-4535 LA SALSA 1 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909-476-1313 ON THE BORDER 10680 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-481-9150

AFGHAN PALACE 8685 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-466-3723, www.afghanpalacecuisine.com Traditional Afghan cuisine, including seven kabob varieties and pita bread sandwiches. Kabob dinners include Basmati rice, hummus, pita bread, grilled vegetables and a choice of homemade gravy. Belly dancing 7 p.m. Thursdays. Lunch and dinner daily. $

WALTERS RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave., Claremont; 909-624-4914, www.waltersrestaurant.biz Fusion cuisine with Afghan overtones mark this longtime Claremont favorite as a wonderful spot to spend an evening. Dining areas tumble through several buildings including across a patio and through an old home. The menu includes kabobs, curries, spicy pastas and original pizzas featuring lamb, feta and eggplant toppings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$

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MARKET BROILER 4333 E. Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-581-0866, www.marketbroiler.com Specialites include pan-seared â&#x20AC;&#x153;steak house cutsâ&#x20AC;? of fresh catches, seafood offerings such as macadamia nut mahi mahi and coconut-style shrimp along with fresh fish, chicken, steak, pasta, wood-fired oven pizza. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $

MORE OPTIONS DOUBLE OR NOTHIN PIZZA 1145 W. Fourth St., Ontario, 909-984-5621 JOEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA 790 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario, 909-944-6701 RED BRICK PIZZA 9659 Milliken Ave., Ontario, 909-984-9888

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Duck out of the sporting goods aisles to discover blackened tilapia topped with grilled shrimp, flame-broiled catfish, mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna and a giant fish tank in this signature restaurant attached to the Bass Pro Shop. FB, $$

JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CRAB SHACK 12327 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-463-6599, www.joescrabshack.com Shrimp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters and pasta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with a hearty assortment of seafood, steaks and sandwiches star at this beachoriented spot. FB, $$

KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH HOUSE 12427 N. Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-803-1280, www.kingsfishhouse.com Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the fish at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where rockfish, shark, trout, yellowtail, salmon, scallops and more are charbroiled, fried, skewered and served up in a host of ways. Also on the menu: oysters by the bushel, live lobster, and, for those not up for seafood, chicken, steak and pasta. $$

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STEAKHOUSES & GRILLS NEW YORK GRILL 950 Ontario Mills Drive, Ontario; 909-987-1928, http://newyorkgrill.com Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail, rack of lamb, ribs and, of course, a variety of quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$

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Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stakes out its claim as the ultimate steak house with aged Midwestern beef and a 1,700-degree broiler. Dinner nightly, and Sunday brunch. RS, FB, $$$

FLEMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Victoria Gardens, 7905 Monet Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-463-0416, www.flemingssteakhouse.com Upscale steakhouse serving prime beef cuts including filet mignon, New York strip and prime rib. Salmon, scallops, crab legs and lobster also featured. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$$

SYCAMORE INN 8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-982-1104, www.thesycamoreinn.com Hand-carved steaks including New York strip, filet mignon, prime rib and a 22-ounce porterhouse anchor this landmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu along with a house flat bread thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s served with smoked bacon, Gruyere cheese and carmelized onions. Hospitality has long been the hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid-1800s when William Rubottom opened an inn and tavern. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$$

MORE OPTIONS BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT 3640 Porsche Way, Ontario, 909-944-6882 FUSIONS BAR & GRILL 3550 Porsche Way, Ontario, 909-484-8444 OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 4492 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, 909-484-2999 SIZZLER RESTAURANT 2228 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario, 909-984-5059

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The Ontario Mills Mall

he Ontario region offers a diverse sweep of shopping experiences, from a massive indoor mall to outdoor, pedestrian-friendly stores located in the historic, older part of the city to a variety of big box national retailers. Along with an amazing array of apparel and electronics, the eclectic offerings include antiques stores, two longtime, hometown purveyors of gourmet candy, and dozens of restaurants and entertainment spots. The heart of Ontario’s vibrant shopping scene is Southern California’s largest outlet mall, Ontario Mills Mall.

At 1.7 million square feet, the shopping center features more than 200 stores. Merchandise includes something for everyone — apparel for men, women, teens and kids; shoes; accessories; housewares and linens; cosmetics; skin care; gifts; jewelry; imported goods; and electronics. A 30-screen movie theater, comedy club and restaurants provide entertainment. The mall’s perimeter features another megaplex movie theater, plus dozens of restaurants and food venues, including Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Most area hotels offer guests free shuttle service

to Ontario Mills Mall. North of the mall is the Gateway Center, housing stores including Babies ‘R’ Us and Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts. To the west of Ontario Mills is a collection of national retailers and restaurants, including Sam’s Club and Kohl’s, all part of Ontario Center. Nearby, is Piemonte at the Ontario Center, a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use lifestyle center combining luxury retail, corporate office, urban residential, a full-service hotel, and the new Citizens Business Bank Arena.

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Construction is ongoing, but now open as part of the first phase are national tenants such as Target, Best Buy and PetSmart. Northeast of the city, Victoria Gardens, an outdoor shopping promenade in Rancho Cucamonga, combines national department stores, dozens of deluxe national retailers, a 12-screen movie theater, a wide range of dining options, and a unique all-ages cultural center, which is home to a public library, live-performance theater, family acting workshops and more. A few miles west of The Mills, a straight shot along Interstate 10, is Montclair Plaza. This shopping destination features a plethora of national boutique stores, as well as four major department stores, a food court and large national bookstore. A short drive east from Ontario, Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon, offers more than 130 additional stores for shopping and a dozen more dining choices. The stores feature apparel for men, women and teens; footwear; accessories; handbags; luggage; fragrances; jewelry; gifts and electronics from top brand name international designers and retailers.

ONTARIO MILLS One Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 909-484-8300; www.ontariomills.com One of Southern California’s largest outlet and entertainment centers, Ontario Mills offers premier shopping at more than 200 stores including Ann Taylor Factory Store, Grand Jewelers, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue, Guess Factory Store, Hugo Boss Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Nordstrom Rack, Gymboree Outlet, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Hollister Co. Outlet. Coming soon are retailers H&M, J. Crew Outlet and Cole Haan Outlet. Entertainment venues include the AMC theaters, Improv Comedy Club, Dave & Buster’s, GameWorks, Market Broiler and Rainforest Cafe.

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AMC and Edwards both have large multiplex theaters at the Ontario Mills Mall.

THE VILLAGE and the MARKETPLACE, both AT ONTARIO CENTER Milliken Avenue, north of Interstate 10, Ontario, CA 91764 Kohl’s and Applebee’s anchor the Village portion of the center, which also includes Starbuck’s and El Pollo Loco. Sam’s Club and

Staples are the key tenants of the Marketplace.

ONTARIO GATEWAY CENTER Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario CA 91764 Babies ‘R’ Us, Party America, Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts plus several smaller stores are featured in this center, located just south of Ontario Mills, on the mall’s perimeter.

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PIEMONTE AT ONTARIO CENTER 4200-4120 E. Fourth St., Ontario, CA 91764 Piemonte at the Ontario Center is a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use project that will combine Class A office space, residential, retail and luxury dining to create a vibrant, 24/7 central hub of activity for residents, local employees and visitors.

HALGREN’S CANDIES 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 909-986-4836; www.halgrens.com Located in a local landmark house, this is a fine purveyor of handmade gourmet candies, jams and specialty gift baskets. Along with the trademark 12-inch, long-stemmed chocolatecovered strawberries, other special treats include brandied cherry cordials, gourmet turtles, citrus jelly, caramel-dipped chocolatecovered apricots, and gourmet candy florals. Corporate gift boxes and shipping are available.

LOGAN’S CANDIES 125 W. B St., Ontario, CA 91762 909-984-5410; www.loganscandies.com Known for its signature handmade candies since 1933, this full-service candy store has more than 200 varieties of confections including hand-dipped boxed chocolates, truffles, fudges, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Logan’s is celebrated for its handmade candy canes and holiday treats. Corporate gift boxes and shipping are available.

VALLEY DEPARTMENT STORE 245 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 909-984-8646; www.valleybigandtall.com Family-owned since 1929, this store offers an amazing selection of clothing in its more than 17,000 square feet of retail space in the historic downtown area. There is big-and-tall menswear up to size 80 waist, men’s tailored clothing, sportswear, work clothes, Levi’s, and a complete shoe department up to size 20, 6E width. Ladies sizes extend to 40W/60 in the plus size, and bras are available up to size 56 and an I cup. There are also sleepwear, bathing suits, casual and career wear, and fancy dresses. Alterations are done on site. The store is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

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NEARBY MONTCLAIR PLAZA 5060 Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair, CA 91763; 909-626-2442 www.montclairplaza.com Montclair Plaza, which recently completed a massive facelift, houses four major department stores: Nordstrom, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Sears. Other tenants among the dozens of stores include Ann Taylor Loft, GAP, White Barn Candle Company, H&M, Victoria’s Secret, The Disney Store, American Eagle Outfitters, Hollister Co., Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and Justice. There is also a Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Café, with its own entrance, plus the second-floor food court.

VICTORIA GARDENS 7805 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739; 909-463-2830 www.victoriagardensie.com Minutes northeast of Ontario, Victoria Gardens has some of the hottest retailers in the marketplace carrying the latest fashions, accessories and other wares. Among the big names are Coach, Bebe, Banana Republic,

White House/Black Market, Apple, WilliamsSonoma, Anthropologie, Chico’s, Aeropostale and Urban Outfitters. Complementing the allstar retail line-up at Victoria Gardens is a delicious offering of exciting restaurants (P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que among others) and entertainment venues (AMC theaters, performing arts center).

CABAZON OUTLETS 48-750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92330 951-849-5018; www.premiumoutlets.com With about 150 outlet stores in two neighboring centers filled with high-end merchandise, the savings here can be impressive. The must-shop stores at Desert Hills include BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Coach, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, MaxMara, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod’s and Zegna. Cabazon Outlets features Brighton Collectibles, Le Crueset, Crate & Barrel Outlet, Oakley Vault and many others. The Desert Hills locale is a favorite for tour groups, which receive additional discounts at participating stores. Tour guides and drivers are treated to lunch and are provided a lounge.

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ntario has more than 4,000 guest rooms providing visitors a wide range of options. There are full-service, all-suite facilities, locations that meet the needs of budget-conscious vacationers and also extended-stay choices for longterm business travelers.

FULL SERVICE HOTELS AYRES HOTEL & SUITES ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER 1945 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761 909-390-7778; F: 909-937-9718 www.ayreshotels.com/ontarioairport Say “good-bye” to boring and “hello” to the charm of a European boutique hotel. Take in the refined elegance of a grand hotel lobby superbly decorated with Queen Anne-style furnishings, wood-paneled walls, classic art prints and a large marble fireplace. Unwind from the day’s busy schedule in the peaceful garden and cobblestone courtyard. The lush foliage, splashing fountains and statues make for a welcome retreat, or bubble those troubles away in the soothing spa. Each of the 167 deluxe studio suites extends the charming ambiance of a French chateau. In-room amenities include refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, 27-inch television with cable, pay-per-view, in-room computer modem hook-ups, voicemail, iron, ironing board and hi-speed Internet. Awaken each morning to a full cooked-to-order breakfast and morning newspaper. Enjoy a complimentary reception 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday with beer, wine and soft drinks. The hotel is located adjacent to the Ontario Convention Center and less than half a block from the LA/Ontario International Airport. Complimentary airport transportation is provided.

BEST WESTERN INN SUITES HOTEL & SUITES 3400 Shelby St., Ontario, CA 91764 909-466-9600; F: 909-941-1445 www.bwsuite.com Located off Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway), the Best Western Inn Suites is one mile from the LA/Ontario International Airport. Spacious one and two bedroom suites as well

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groups from eight to 750. Café Catalina provides causal dining, serving delicious California cuisine at its best. The atrium features the lobby lounge in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere while serving the full restaurant menu. The outdoor heated pool and whirlpool are the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Food and drink service is available poolside during normal restaurant/lounge hours. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from the Ontario International Airport 24 hours a day.

HOLIDAY INN ONTARIO AIRPORT 2155 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764; 909-212-8000; 877-863-4780 F: 909-390-8575; www.holidayinn.com

Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Convention Center as Jacuzzi suites are available. Each wellappointed guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen television with satellite television and HBO, and free wireless highspeed Internet access. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, full-service restaurant, an on-site cocktail lounge, outdoor heated pool, exercise facility, business center and meeting/banquet facilities that accommodate up to 125 people.

DOUBLETREE HOTEL ONTARIO AIRPORT 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-937-0900; F: 909-937-1999 www.doubletree.com The newly renovated hotel is three minutes from the LA/Ontario International Airport and adjacent to the Ontario Convention Center. The full-service hotel features great food and entertainment, plus first-class hotel amenities and services, including complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the LA/Ontario International Airport and Ontario Mills mall, a 24-hour fitness center with Precor® equipment, a heated outdoor pool and spa, plus 482 luxury hotel rooms with Doubletree Sweet Dreams® beds. Dining options include Porter’s Prime Steakhouse for perfectly broiled steaks and chops, and casual dining in the open-air Citrus West Restaurant. Unwind in the quiet and relaxing Vineyards Lobby Bar, or enjoy live

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entertainment nightly at Misty’s Lounge. There are full-service banquet facilities with more than 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, plus state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and video conferencing. The professional and attentive event planning team is eager to help prepare space for an all-day business meeting, reunion, wedding or any other special event. In-room amenities include a hair dryer, highspeed Internet access, two-line speaker phone with voicemail and data port, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea, on-demand movies, iron and ironing board. Sony PlayStation game systems are available. Guests are welcomed with a warm chocolate-chip cookie at check-in.

HILTON HOTEL ONTARIO AIRPORT 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-980-0400, 800-321-3232; F: 909-948-9309 www.ontarioairport.hilton.com Located three minutes from the LA/Ontario International Airport, comfort and relaxation come with each stay in every one of the 309 beautifully appointed guest rooms. In-room amenities include high-speed wireless Internet access, the Hilton Serenity Bed Collection and spacious work desk area with ergonomic chairs. There is 24,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space to accommodate

The beautiful, 180-room full-service hotel is one block from the Ontario Convention Center, and less than a mile from the LA/ Ontario International Airport. The stylishly appointed guestrooms include seven executive suites. All guestrooms and suites feature complimentary wireless Internet access, local calls, toiletries, in-room coffee maker, desk, and a flat-screen TV with premium channels. Additional guestroom amenities include complimentary newspaper, hair dryer, in-room safe (which accommodates a laptop computer), iron and ironing board. There are modern facilities for hosting a corporate event, mid-sized conference, business meeting or any other special event. The hotel’s 5,000 square feet of flexible space can be partitioned into small meeting rooms, banquet rooms, exhibit space, wedding reception hall and more. Professional event planners are available to help host the perfect event. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, complimentary wireless Internet access, and catering services also are available. For dining, enjoy Landings Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features a diverse menu of popular favorites ranging from thick omelets to crisp salads, to healthy sandwiches, grilled specialties, and delectable desserts. The lounge area, with its high ceilings and curved walls, is a perfect place for an after-dinner cocktail or informal business meeting. For travelers, the hotel has a free airport shuttle and airport parking for guests, outdoor pool and spa tub, fitness center and business center.

MARRIOTT ONTARIO AIRPORT 2200 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761 909-975-5000; F: 909-975-5050 www.marriottontario.com At the newly renovated 299-room hotel near the LA/Ontario International Airport, guest rooms are comfortable and spacious, equipped with

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cuisine, featuring a variety of pastries, salads, sandwiches and specialty coffees; and Pacific Grille, which has fresh California cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch.

SHERATON ONTARIO AIRPORT HOTEL 429 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-937-8000, 800-582-2946; F: 909-937-8028 www.sheraton.com/ontario Enjoy a warm welcome in the heart of the Inland Empire, within shuttle distance of popular shopping and tourist attractions and minutes away from the Ontario International Airport. Guest rooms, which are completely smoke-free, feature high-speed Internet access for a fee, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, in-room movies, coffee maker, video check-out, turndown service and radio. The Sheraton can accommodate up to 50 people theater-style, or 40 people classroom-style for meetings. Available AV equipment includes everything from flipcharts, to overhead projectors, to TVs and VCRs. For dining, there’s the Orchid Grill Lounge, which serves elegant continental cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

LIMITED SERVICE HOTELS AYRES BOUTIQUE SUITES AT ONTARIO AIRPORT 204 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-937-9700; F: 909-937-2070 www.ayreshotels.com/ontario Enjoy the charm of a French countryside bed and breakfast and meet a first-rate staff that is uniquely Ayres. Enter the hotel lobby designed to make every guest feel at home with comfort, easy grace and the warmth of a beautiful marble fireplace. The ambiance of French country living is everywhere. Enjoy specially selected antiques, floral bouquets, a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and morning newspaper.

Holiday Inn large work desks, high-speed wireless Internet access, dual-line phones with voicemail, alarm clock, coffee maker and tea service, iron, ironing board and a luxurious bedding package (down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens, down and feather pillows). More than 26,000 square feet of meeting space includes 19 meeting rooms. The Grand Ballroom is 5,900 square feet with a seating capacity of 650 people. The hotel is directly across the

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AYRES INN & SUITES street from the Ontario Convention Center. The re-designed fitness center has elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights, three racquetball courts, basketball and a tennis court. Locker rooms also are provided. Dining options include D Street Bar & Grill, a sports bar with four flat-screen televisions, jukebox, pool table and full dinner menu; Pacific Express Deli, which is open for breakfast and lunch and serves American

4395 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764 909-987-5940; F: 909-987-5946 www.ayresmillsmall.com The hotel is literally steps away from the Ontario Mills shopping center and minutes from the LA/ Ontario International Airport, Ontario Convention Center and Citizens Business Bank Arena. Each of the 105 well-appointed guestrooms/suites echoes the comfort of the

three banquet and meeting rooms on the premises that can accommodate up to 100 people for most business or social functions. On site, there is a fitness center and a business center. The location is close to Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) and four other major Southern California freeways: the 15, 57, 60 and 210.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON 231 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario CA 91764 909-937-6000; F: 909-254-0928 www.countryinns.com/ontarioca Each of the spacious and charmingly decorated hotel suites provides a cozy atmosphere that will make both business and leisure travelers feel right at home. The courteous staff specializes in long-term and extended stays. Each suite features excellent amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, free high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, cable TV and telephone. The king and two-bedroom suites are equipped with full kitchens. A deluxe continental breakfast is served daily, plus hot snacks and soft drinks are available Monday through Thursday. Freshly brewed coffee is available 24 hours a day. The hotel is one-half mile from the LA/Ontario International Airport and one block from the Ontario Convention Center.

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Hotel Indigo lobby, with an emphasis on style. The pillowtop mattresses assure a great night’s rest, and the fully appointed bathrooms with ample counter space and built-in hair dryers are sure to make guests feel at home. Other comforts include coffee makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, cable television, large closets and an executive work desk with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Awaken each morning to a full breakfast buffet and complimentary newspaper.

AYRES SUITES AT THE MILLS MALL 4370 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 909-481-0703; F: 909-484-2601 www.ayreshotels.com/ontariomills This European boutique style hotel is located at the Ontario Mills shopping and entertainment complex. Experience an unexpected level of hospitality upon entering the spacious, living-

room-style lobby. Awaken each morning to a full cooked-to-order breakfast and morning newspaper. Enjoy a complimentary reception with beer, wine and soft drinks 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Complimentary high-speed Internet, parking and 24-hour airport transportation also are provided.

COMFORT SUITES ONTARIO AIRPORT 1811 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761 909-605-0700; F: 909-605-0779 www.comfortsuites.com One block from the Ontario Convention Center and half a block from the LA/Ontario International Airport, all of the 100 wellappointed guest suites have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, curved shower rods, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, pillowtop mattresses and cable television with free HBO. Some rooms have wet bars. There are

4674 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario CA 91764 909-204-5365, 800-596-2375; F: 909-204-5366 www.countryinns.com/ontarioca_mills There are 79 cozy new hotel rooms and 38 inviting suites, all of which come equipped with flat-screen HDTVs, complimentary wireless and hard-wired high-speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators and large work desks. Suites also feature separate living and sleeping areas, sofa sleepers or an in-room whirlpool. Take advantage of the new fitness center, multipurpose business center and complimentary airport and mall shuttle services one mile from the Ontario Convention Center, 1.5 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport.

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT 3201 E. Centrelake Drive, Ontario, CA 91761 909-390-9855, 800-228-2800; F: 909-390-9835; www.marriott.com Secluded, yet less than five minutes away from the LA/Ontario International Airport and Ontario Convention Center, this 117-room hotel provides

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all the comforts of home. After a long day, unwind in the cozy hotel and enjoy a splash in the heated outdoor swimming pool. Always fresh, always clean, the guest rooms are full of amenities including cable with ESPN, CNN and HBO. Wake up in the morning to the fresh smell of Belgian waffles, Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches and fresh-brewed coffee. Business travel is a little easier with complimentary local calls and wireless high-speed Internet access.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES ONTARIO 4500 E. Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 909-980-9888; F: 909-483-6900 www.hamptoninn.com Enjoy luxurious accommodations for both the corporate and leisure traveler. Choose from a spacious standard room or a spacious studio suite. Along with earning Hilton Honors points and miles, guests enjoy a deluxe complimentary breakfast, exercise facilities, 24-hour executive center, outdoor heated pool and spa, plus a Suite Shop, which has travel items and assorted foods. The hotel is adjacent to the Ontario Mills mall, with numerous restaurants and movie theaters within walking distance. In-room amenities include coffee maker, free high-speed wireless Internet, iron, ironing board, two phones and hair dryer. Hampton Inn & Suites is four minutes from the LA/Ontario International Airport.

HOTEL INDIGO ONTARIO 3333 Shelby St., Ontario, CA 91764 909-948-7000; F: 909-948-7008 www.hotelindigo.com This upscale boutique property has the feel of a peaceful retreat. All rooms feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans and complimentary wired and wireless Internet. Also available is a 24-hour business center and two executive board rooms. Phi Restaurant and Lounge has gourmet, fast and casual dining, and is open

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for breakfast, dinner and room service. It also includes a full-service Starbucks coffee bar. The fitness center provides state-of-the-art workout equipment with two flat-screen televisions to watch during every exercise session. Relax outdoors by the glistening pool, spa and outdoor lounge area. Priority Club members receive all of the benefits of the Priority Club program at every InterContinental Hotels Group brand, including the Hotel Indigo Ontario.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 2280 S. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 909-930-5555, 877-863-4780; F: 909-930-5557 www.ichotelsgroup.com Located two miles from LA/Ontario International Airport, this Holiday Inn location has an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Guests may enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast bar (serving cinnamon rolls and other delicious items) and a morning newspaper. In-room amenities include a mini refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee-maker. Free shuttle service to the airport and the Ontario Convention Center is available.

HYATT PLACE ONTARIO MILLS 4760 E. Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 909-980-2200; F: 909-758-5212 www.hyatt.com This is a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and the Hyatt touch within everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach. Guests enjoy spacious guestrooms with a 42-inch flat panel highdefinition television, a signature Hyatt Grand bed, a plush cozy corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separate from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Located on the grounds of the Ontario Mills mall, Hyatt Place Ontario Mills is steps away from great shopping

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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ONTARIO 3555 Inland Empire Blvd., Ontario, CA 91764 909-476-1112; F: 909-476-1121; www.lq.com Enjoy mountain views at the 144-room La Quinta Inn & Suites Ontario Airport, the perfect atmosphere for pleasure or business (meeting space is available). Begin the day with a free breakfast. Relax by the heated pool/spa in the beautifully shaded courtyard. Redefine yourself in the 24-hour fitness center. All guestrooms feature complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, dataport phones, premium cable channels, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board and alarm clock. Located minutes from the LA/Ontario International Airport, the hotel offers free airport shuttle service.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 2025 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764; 909-937-6788; F: 909-937-2462 www.residenceinnontario.com Relax in any one of the 200 apartment-style suites with separate living and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens and free high-speed Internet access. The Residence Inn is adjacent to the Ontario Convention Center and the LA/Ontario International Airport. Complimentary services and amenities include a hot buffet breakfast daily, social experience three nights a week (including light dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks), wireless Internet, grocery shopping service, shuttle service to LA/Ontario International Airport, on-site exercise room and services off-site as well, laundry facilities, one day of valet service, barbecue grills on-site, outdoor pool and spa. Pet friendly.

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BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN 2359 S. Grove Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 909-923-1887; F: 909-923-4504 http://book.bestwestern.com The well-appointed guest rooms have television with three HBO and two ESPN channels, free high-speed Internet access and free local calls up to 30 minutes. Also available are mini-suites with upgraded amenities, including microwave, refrigerator, spa and work desk. Guests may enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, and there’s an on-site steak restaurant.

BEST WESTERN ONTARIO AIRPORT 209 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764; 909-937-6800; F: 909-937-6815 www.bestwestern.com/ontarioairport Less than a mile away from the LA/Ontario International Airport, the 154-room hotel offers 24-hour airport shuttle service. It is also within walking distance of the Ontario Convention Center. Guests may enjoy modern amenities at the recently renovated hotel. Guestrooms are tastefully appointed and accessorized with all the comforts of contemporary décor. Each guestroom is furnished with high-definition flatscreen televisions, complimentary high-speed

Internet access, efficient workspace with an ergonomic chair, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, free local calls, coffee maker/gourmet coffee, iron and ironing board, safety deposit box and individual climate control. All bathrooms feature an upgraded granite bath with spa showerhead and curved shower curtains for extra space. The recently renovated meeting spaces can accommodate up to 60 persons comfortably.

DAYS INN 1405 E. Fourth St., Ontario, CA 91764 909-983-7411, 800-329-7466; F: 909-391-1216 www.daysinn.com Every newly remodeled room has a 27-inch television with cable, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer and clock radio. Jacuzzi rooms are available. Wireless Internet service and USA Today newspaper are both complimentary. There’s also a Denny’s restaurant located on the property. The hotel is one mile from the Ontario Convention Center, three miles from the LA/Ontario International Airport.

ECONO LODGE 1655 Fourth St., Ontario, CA 91764 909-986-7000, 877-424-6423; F: 909-986-1377 www.econolodge.com Amenities include a continental breakfast, USA Today newspaper, local calls and coffee in the lobby — all free. Cool off in the outdoor pool or take a dip in the hot tub. There are several shops and a variety of restaurants within walking distance, including Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Denny’s and Sizzler.

ECONO LODGE AIRPORT SOUTH 2301 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 909-986-3556, 877-424-6423; F: 909-986-1051 www.econolodge.com A free continental breakfast, outdoor pool and hot tub are among the amenities that guests

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EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 3990 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Ontario, CA 91764 909-944-8900; F: 909-944-8911 www.extendedstayamerica.com Studios provide the comforts and conveniences that long-term travelers value most, including kitchens with full-size appliances, computer data ports and separate sleeping, living and working areas. Amenities include kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stovetop; workspace with computer dataport; free local phone calls; personalized voicemail; and wireless Internet ($4.99 per stay).

KNIGHTS INN 1120 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761 909-984-9655, 800-843-5644; F: 909-984-6355 www.knightsinn.com Guests can take advantage of the complimentary wireless Internet and enjoy a free continental breakfast, hot waffles and much more. The newly remodeled rooms feature premium cable-TV service with HBO, ESPN and CNN. The hotel is one mile from the Ontario Convention Center, 1.5 miles from the LA/Ontario International Airport.

ONTARIO AIRPORT INN 1801 E. G St., Ontario, CA 91764 909-983-3600, 888-717-7572; F: 909-986-4724 www.ontarioairportinn.com Accommodation choices range from standard kings to executive balcony guestrooms, which overlook the courtyard and Olympic size swimming pool. A restful night is pretty much

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514 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 909-937-2999; F: 909-937-2978 www.choicehotels.com The hotel is five minutes from the LA/Ontario International Airport and one block away from the Ontario Convention Center. Guests are greeted with an abundance of amenities that appeal to both the business and leisure traveler, such as a business center with wireless Internet access, a meeting room plus copy and fax services. Guests also may enjoy the fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub. Other amenities include a free deluxe continental breakfast that includes waffles, free USA Today, free local calls, and free 24-hour coffee and tea. All guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, coffee makers and a free amenity basket, which includes bottled water. The hotel is handicap accessible, and non-smoking rooms can be requested. Guest laundry facilities are located on the property.

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DESTINATIONS BIG BEAR LAKE Big Bear Visitor Center, 630 Bartlett Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; 800-424-4232, 909-866-7000, www.bigbear.com The four-season resort in the San Bernardino Mountains has an alpine lake, village area with shops and a variety of restaurants, two premier ski resorts and 46,000 acres of National Forest for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and other activities. Sail on the lake aboard a replica pirate ship, ride down a water slide, mingle with critters at Moonridge Animal Park or learn all about the area at the Big Bear Discovery Center.

HOLLYWOOD Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 7018 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028; 323-469-8311, www.hollywoodchamber.net What’s been called the most exciting and

mythical city in the world is the place to meet the stars, become a star, or simply gaze at the stars. Mann’s Chinese Theatre, with its famous forecourt containing hand and footprints of numerous screen legends, hosts many film premieres. The Kodak Theatre, the crown jewel of the Hollywood & Highland retail, dining and entertainment complex, is home to the Academy Awards. Other attractions include the Hollywood Bowl, the Walk of Fame, the Farmers’ Market and a century-old cemetery that’s the final resting place for hundreds of movie and television stars.

LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702-892-7663, www.lvcva.com The city that never sleeps has it all — and then some. Grand themed hotels, spectacular shows (including free outdoor ones), amusement parks, concerts by big-name acts, non-stop gaming action, golf and a buffet of dining

options are only a few of the possibilities. The Strip, with its newer mega resorts, and downtown, with its established casinos, offer two different experiences.

LAKE ARROWHEAD Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 219, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352; 909-337-3715, www.lakearrowhead.net Nestled in a forest of pine, cedar and dogwood, and completely surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, there’s hiking, camping, lake tours, cross-country skiing, ice skating in the winter and day trips for outdoor recreation. Lake Arrowhead Village has shopping, lodging and lakeside dining. Annual events include the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival in April, the Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show in June, the home show and Oktoberfest in September and the Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company performing “Nutcracker” in December.

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NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau, 1200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 800-942-6278 Much of the activity happens on or near the water — beautiful beaches and sunsets, surfing, boat parades, walking the pier — but the seaside community has much more to offer. Popular places to start include Balboa Island’s amusement park, the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and the wealth of shopping and dining opportunities at Fashion Island. California’s famed Pacific Coast Highway cuts through this playground for the well-to-do and is worth driving anytime of the year.

PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, 190 W. Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262; 760-325-1577, www.pschamber.org The western gateway of the Coachella Valley boasts a wealth of attractions and resorts, a rich culture, fine restaurants and more. With 120 courses, the region is a haven for golfers. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers a unique experience, taking riders up 8,516 feet in a rotating tram-car. At the top of the mountain, there’s hiking and dining year-round, and cross-country skiing during the snow season. Annual events include the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January, the National Date Festival in February and the Desert Big Band and Jazz Party in December. Families may enjoy Knott’s Soak City, the Children’s Discovery Museum, Palm Springs Air Museum and hot air balloon rides.

RIVERSIDE Riverside Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3750 University Ave., Suite 175, Riverside, CA 92501; 951-222-4700, www.riversidecb.com The city is a beautiful mix of historic structures, including Victorian mansions and the centuryold Mission Inn Hotel & Spa; art galleries and museums; live music and theater performances; and two places that offer a glimpse at the region’s natural beauty and heritage (the UC Riverside Botanic Gardens and California Citrus State Historic Park). Hike to the top of Mount Rubidoux for a great view from on high. The Main Street pedestrian mall is a quaint, tree-lined area with antique shops, museums, galleries and a variety of restaurants. Annual events include the Dickens Festival in February, the Mayor’s Ball for the Arts and Restaurant Week in September, Ghostwalk in October and the Festival of Lights in December.

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TEMECULA Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92591; 951-676-5090, www.temecula.org The region is perhaps best-known for its more than 20 wineries, many of them open daily for tastings, tours and private groups. Old Town is an eclectic mix of shops, museums and dining places, with a 120-year-old schoolhouse and a Mexican restaurant in an former bank building. The Promenade Mall, with 140 retailers, was recently expanded with an open-air setting featuring trees, fountains and an outdoor fireplace.

RECREATION & SKI RESORTS BIG LEAGUE DREAMS 10550 Cantu-Galleano Road, Mira Loma; 951-685-6900, www.bigleaguedreams.com Seven ballfields include replicas of Fenway Park, the Polo Grounds and Forbes Field, plus batting cages and sand volleyball courts. A 20,000-square-foot, multi-purpose indoor pavilion, which houses a soccer field, is available for corporate events, tournaments, concerts and weddings. The Stadium Club Restaurant and Bar has ballpark-style foods — hot dogs, burgers and pizza. Another location,

Temecula wine country at 16333 Fairfield Ranch, Chino Hills, includes replicas of Tiger Stadium, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium.

BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORTS Bear Mountain, 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake; Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake; 909-866-5766, www.bigbearmountainresorts.com Big Bear Valley, nearly 7,000 feet above sea level in the San Bernardino Mountains, is home

to two resorts — Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Bear has four mountain peaks, including 8,805-foot Bear Peak, serviced by 12 lifts and terrain for all skill levels from first-time beginner to advanced. It is considered one of the top parks in the nation for snowboarders. Snow Summit has 240 skiable acres, incorporating 31 trails that are serviced by 14 lifts. The longest run is Westridge, which is 1.25 miles. Both resorts average 100 inches of snowfall annually and also have

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snow-making capabilities. Both resorts are busy during the summer as well, with hiking, mountain biking and other activities. The nine-hole Bear Mountain Golf Course has a pro shop, driving range, practice green and restaurant. Snow Summit’s sky chair is open daily through mid-September, then weekends only until the start of winter operations.

Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 310 426-6000, www.lakers.com; tickets, 310-426-6031 With MVP Kobe Bryant leading the way, the Lakers at the end of every season are in the hunt for the NBA championship. The team has won the title 15 times, including one each of its first three seasons at Staples Center (2000-02).

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Southern California’s most popular winter resort is a 45-minute drive from Ontario. Each base area is complete with ticket windows, restaurants, sports shops, rentals and lessons. The East Resort offers the best cruising trails and powder runs in the region. At the West Resort, there’s an equally impressive mountain loaded with both technical terrain and wideopen beginners areas.

MT. BALDY SKI RESORT End of Mount Baldy Road, Mount Baldy; 909-982-0800, www.mtbaldy.com About 25 minutes from Ontario, Mt. Baldy offers year-round fun. During snow season, there’s skiing and boarding for everyone from beginners to the most experienced, who will be challenged by the steepest vertical drop in Southern California. Besides skiing and snow boarding, tubing, snow play and scenic chair rides also are available. During the summer, the resort is open weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

regional SPORTS ANAHEIM DUCKS Honda Center, 2695 Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806; 714-940-2900, www.anaheimducks.com; tickets, 877-945-3944 The Anaheim Ducks, winners of the 2006-2007 NHL Stanley Cup, play ice hockey at the Honda Center from October through April. A number of ticketing options are available.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92803; 714-940-2180, angels.mlb.com; tickets: 888-796-4256 Led by Mike Scioscia, the “winningest” manager in Angels baseball history, the team has enjoyed tremendous success, highlighted by a World Championship in 2002. There are a number of ticketing options, including group tickets, season seats and mini-packages.

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K1 SPEED ONTARIO 5350 E. Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario; 909-980-0286, www.k1speed.com Experience the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing with high performance European electric karts. Drive a new generation of state-of-the-art, hightorque, zero-emission Electric Pro Karts that put old-style gas-powered karts to shame.

Fresh powder is within an easy drive at nearby moutain resorts.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 310-862-6000, www.nba.com/clippers; tickets: 888-895-8662 The team starts the 2009-10 season with Coach Mike Dunleavy leading a squad of hungry young players who promise to make every game interesting. Last season, the team celebrated its 25th year in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 323-224-1507, www.dodgers.com; tickets, 866-363-4377 Dating back to its days in Brooklyn, the Dodgers are one of the most successful teams in Major League history — winning 21 National League pennants and four World Series titles — and also one of the most popular franchises in any sport. Home games are played at storied Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962 and has hosted the World Series eight times. Besides the on-field action, fans in the stands can fill up on delicious grilled Dodger Dogs.

ADMO-TOURS 1300 Highway 2, Suite 4, Wrightwood; 760-249-1105, www.admo-tours.com Motorcycle rentals, dirtbike services and guided motorcycle tours offer fun for everyone from kids to adults, true beginners to experts.

CALSPEED KARTING CENTER 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; 951-506-9363, www.calspeedkarting.com At the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, there are three distinct track configurations providing a challenge and thrill for drivers of all skill levels. With speeds reaching more than 60 mph, there’s competition at every corner.

DRIVETECH RACING SCHOOL 14611 Rancho Vista Drive, Fontana; 909-349-0255, www.drivetech.com This is the only stock car school to offer courses on the three kinds of tracks used in stock-car racing: short tracks, superspeedways and road courses. Students receive professional instruction, five-star service and lots of driving time. Students need the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

LOS ANGELES KINGS

FLY WITH THE BARNSTORMER

Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213-742-7100, http://kings.nhl.com; tickets: 888-546-6752

7000 Merrill Ave., Suite 9, Chino; 909-773-8430, www.flywiththebarnstormer.com

The Kings introduced NHL hockey to the West Coast in 1967 and gave the sport a major boost two decades later when the team acquired the league’s top player at the time, Wayne Gretzky, and later advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Visit Laird Air Sightseeing at the Chino Airport and take-off in a rugged and polished 1929 Model E-4000 biplane. This is the perfect aircraft to fly back in time to relive the excitement and challenge of early flight. Select from six aerial tours.

TEMECULA BALLOON RIDES Numerous companies including: • A Grape Escape Hot Air Balloon Adventure, 800-965-2122, www.hotairtours.com • California Dreamin’, 800-373-3359, www.californiadreamin.com • D&D Ballooning, 800-510-9000, www.hotairadventures.com • Great American Balloon Company, 951-927-2593, www.greatamericanballoon.com • Sunrise Balloons, 800-548-9912, www.sunriseballoons.com Since 1984, Temecula has made a name for itself with its summer balloon and wine festival. Nowadays in addition to sampling the vintages at numerous wineries, visitors can take a sunrise flight over the region’s scenic vineyards almost anytime with a number of local balloon companies. Call for price and schedules.

Downtown Riverside is an oasis of authenticity. It’s a real place, with real history, real culture, real cuisine, and real discoveries. Stroll, shop, dine, and be pampered. Riverside is the urban getaway right next door.

SPA & MASSAGE SPA BALINESIA 3333 E. Concours St., Building 6, Suite 6100, Ontario; 909-945-8550, www.spabalinesia.com Spa Balinesia blends the Far East and tropical island traditions to create a retreat that’s timeless in nature and rich in culture, wellness and hospitality. Services include massage therapy, facials, body wraps, body treatments, Balinesia nails, tanning, and hand and foot reflexology. Guests also can enjoy the Frangipani Lounge, sauna and steam room. Meeting and party room available.

GLEN IVY HOT SPRINGS 25000 Glen Ivy Road, Corona; 951-277-3529, www.glenivy.com Escape to the home of a centuries-old natural hot mineral springs. Spread over 11 acres, there are 15 different areas to relax and enjoy. The names of each, Club Mud, Under the Oaks and Mineral Baths, provide a hint at what they offer. Other amenities include professional body treatments and skin care services, steam rooms and the sauna court.

KELLY’S SPA At the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 800-440-5910, http://kellysspa.com Located in Riverside’s historic Mission Inn, Kelly’s Spa offers a wide range of comforts in luxurious surroundings. In addition to body treatments, skin care, facials and massage, visitors can also enjoy special bridal, couples and mother-daughter or girlfriends packages. Reservations are suggested and guests should arrive 30 minutes prior to their appointments.

Museums, Art Galleries, and Antiques “In a sea of southern California sameness, Riverside is the genuine article – 150 years of history concentrated in a walkable, livable downtown.” —John Worden Mission Inn Foundation

Mission Inn Museum • Riverside Art Museum • Riverside Metropolitan Museum • UCR/California Museum of Photography • Division 9 Gallery • Life Arts Studios • Michael J. Elderman Photography • The People’s Gallery • Riverside Community Arts Association • UCR Sweeney Art Gallery • 6th Street Antiques • Amazing Grace • Brookleberry’s • Maria’s Antiques • Mission Galleria • Old Glory General Store • Our Treasure Chest • Pueblo Viejo • Rhonda’s Jewelry and Gifts

3666 University Ave., Ste. 100 951.781.7335 www.RiversideDowntown.org

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Ontario Convention Center

ntario is well-known for its spectacular asset: the Ontario Convention Center. Opened in 1997 and located only two blocks from the LA/ Ontario International Airport, the Ontario Convention Center offers convenience that the business traveler, meeting planner and conference attendee won’t find anywhere else in Southern California. Located conveniently between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, the 225,000-square-foot Center is contemporary in design and equipped with the latest in technology. The full range of high-tech services is linked

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through 30 miles of fiber-optic cabling, which include multiple Internet capabilities such as Wi-Fi, DS3, VOIP, video conferencing, webinars and webcasting. The Center features 70,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space; a 20,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom; and an additional 24,000 square feet of flexible breakout space ranging from 200 square feet to 3,500 square feet. The Center’s in-house catering service, Savor … Ontario, offers custom menu planning to create a unique dining experience for guests. Wine dinners, weddings and other special engagements are specialties. The Center also boasts a

wide variety of food and beverage concessions, both permanent and portable. The Center provides another unique catering service not generally provided at a convention center: madeto-order sandwiches, healthy selections, gourmet pizzas and salads. The Center also serves Starbucks coffee. With more than 4,000 hotel rooms in Ontario, business travelers will find a hotel to accommodate all tastes and budgets. However, the greatest appeal to meeting and event planners is the fact that the Center is within walking distance of 2,500 hotel rooms. Most of the hotels offer complimentary shuttle service for guests

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Upcoming events 2009 JULY • Women’s Expo, July 17-19 AUGUST • Inland Empire Home Show Extravganza, Aug. 15-16 SEPTEMBER • Gem Faire, Sept. 11-13 OCTOBER • Scrapbook Expo, Oct. 8-10 • Crossroads of the West Gun Show, Oct. 24-25 NOVEMBER • MATA Expo, Nov. 13-14

to and from the airport and some also offer service to shopping and other local attractions. Since its opening, the Center has shown its versatility as a place for everyone, hosting festivals and consumer expos as well as a range of public and private events. The Center has welcomed thousands of quilters for the annual quilt show; model aviation and model train enthusiasts who gathered to showcase models; car fans for an auto show; and homeowners interested in learning about home improvement and green living. The Center also welcomes families holding family reunions, weddings, quinceaneras and other parties, plus organizations, businesses, colleges and associations holding meetings, luncheons, seminars and conferences. Many exciting consumer shows are planned for the rest of this year and next. A Women’s Expo is July 17-19; the Inland Empire Home Show Extravaganza is Aug. 15-16; a Gem Faire is scheduled for Sept. 11-13; a dazzling coin and jewelry show is Dec. 17-19; and the Crossroad Gun Show is coming Oct. 24-25 and again Jan. 2-3, 2010.

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Many groups and shows choose the Ontario Convention Center because of its convenient location to transportation, restaurants and entertainment venues. Two blocks away is the LA/Ontario International Airport, which has more than 250 daily flights nationwide. Business travelers and visitors alike appreciate the convenience of this airport as an alternative in Southern California due to its central location. Also close by is Ontario Mills, one of California’s premier shopping centers boasting more than 200 specialty shops, boutiques, entertainment venues and restaurants. Furthermore, the new Citizens Business Bank Arena brings the excitement of professional ice hockey to Ontario, plus other sporting events, concerts and family shows such as Disney on Ice.

ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: 909-937-3000 Toll free: 800-455-5755 Fax: 909-937-3080 www.ontariocc.com info@ontariocc.com

DECEMBER • •

The Great Train Expo, Dec. 5-6 Southern California Coin & Jewelry Show, Dec. 17-19

2010 JANUARY • Crossroads of the West Gun Show, Jan. 2-3 • Academy of Model Aeronautics, Jan. 8-10 • Road to California, Jan. 15-17 MARCH • Inkslinger’s Ball, March 19-21 APRIL • Inland Empire Auto Show MAY • Crossroads of the West Gun Show, May 15-16 JUNE • The Big Train Show, June 5-6 • 4 Wheel Parts Truck Fest, June 12-13 • Southern California Coin & Jewelry Show, June 17-19

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GETTING TO & FROM ONTARIO BY PLANE LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), at 2900 E. Airport Drive, is a medium-hub, full-service airport with more than 300 daily flights to and from every major U.S. city (as well as many international destinations, via through service). The airport is served by AeroMexico, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways and other airlines. The airport’s ground transportation center is renowned for its convenience and efficiency, and for helping visitors easily get from the airport to their Ontario destinations. The center is home to eight car rental agencies and also serves as the

pickup/dropoff point for shuttles, taxis, public transportation and other options. Information: 909-937-2700, www.lawa.aero

BY TRAIN OR AUTOMOBILE Ontario is served by Amtrak. The Amtrak station in Ontario is at 228 S. Plum St. For schedules, fares, reservations and other information, call 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245) or visit www.amtrak.com To reach Ontario by car from Los Angeles and other points west, drive east on Interstate 10 or Route 60. From San Diego and other points south, drive north on Interstate 15. From Las Vegas, drive south on Interstate 15. From southern Arizona, take Interstate 10 west.

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GETTING AROUND IN ONTARIO RENTAL CAR, PUBLIC TRANSIT If Ontario will be a base of operations for travel elsewhere in Southern California, the most convenient form of transportation is a rental car. For travel from the airport to a hotel, the convention center and other nearby visitor hot spots, another option is public transit. The agency that serves Ontario and surrounding communities is Omnitrans, which has stops throughout the San Bernardino Valley, including the airport, Ontario Mills, convention center, Ontario Civic Center, medical centers, parks and colleges. Information: 800-966-6428, 909-379-7100, www.omnitrans.org Metrolink is a commuter rail agency that serves Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. While there are no stops in Ontario, there are several in surrounding cities. Information: 800-371-5465, www.metrolinktrains.com

or weighing less than 60 pounds (27 kg) must be in a child safety seat secured by a seat belt. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious offense in California. A person is considered legally drunk when his blood alcohol level is 0.08% or higher.

most parks, waiting areas for public services (e.g., bus stops) and within 20 feet of an entrance to a public facility.

DRIVING AND PARKING

SMOKING AND ALCOHOL

The driver and passengers must wear seat belts at all times while in an automobile. Any child 6 years or younger

California state law prohibits smoking in all restaurants, bars, theaters, auditoriums, museums, public buildings,

Daily Parking Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 are all in close proximity to the terminals and have parking spaces for extended stays and overnight trips. Daily Lot 5 is the largest parking lot, with 2,200 spaces, and is near Terminal 4. From Lot 5, it’s a convenient walk to Terminal 4 or a short ride via the 24-hour courtesy shuttles to Terminals 2 and 4.

LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) TERMINAL PARKING

ECONOMY PARKING Lot 5, at Airport Drive and Rental Car Road, east of Terminal 4, has the lowest single-day and multiple-day rates among the airport parking lots. Courtesy shuttle service is available 24 hours a day to transport visitors between Lot 5 and the terminals. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible. Shuttles operate every 5 to 6 minutes most of the day, with reduced frequency from 1 to 5 a.m. because of less airline flight activity during those hours.

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METHOD OF PARKING PAYMENT Cash, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa and bank debit cards.

CELL PHONE WAITING LOT Motorists waiting for arriving passengers can avoid making a series of loops past the terminals and around airport roadways by waiting in a 100-space Cell Phone Waiting Lot, free of charge, at 1940 E. Moore Way.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING Electric vehicle charging stations equipped for van and disabled access are available in Lots 2 and 4. There is no fee for using the charging stations, but posted parking rates apply.

FAST FACTS ABOUT ONTARIO

OVERSIZED VEHICLES

LOCATION

Any vehicle that exceeds a single parking stall will be subject to citation and tow at the owner’s expense.

Located in western San Bernardino County, Ontario is 35 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles. Ontario is in the two-county region known as the Inland Empire.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS For emergencies call 911 California Highway Patrol 909-980-3994 Ontario Fire Department 909-395-2002 Ontario Police Department 909-395-2001

Car rental agencies Alamo 909-937-3600 Avis 800-331-1212 Budget 909-937-6400 Dollar 866-434-2226 Enterprise 909-460-0107 Hertz 800-654-3131

TIME ZONE Ontario and the state of California (like most of the other states in the U.S.) observe Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November, when they revert to Standard Time. Ontario is eight hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-8h GMT) during Standard Time and seven hours behind during Daylight Saving Time.

National 909-937-7555 Thrifty 909-988-8581

Hospitals Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 9961 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 909-427-5000 (Also group practice at Kaiser Permanente Ontario, 2295 S. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; 888-750-0036) Montclair Hospital Medical Center, 5000 San Bernardino St, Montclair; 909-625-5411 San Antonio Community Hospital, 999 San Bernardino Road, Upland; 909-985-2811

WEATHER Ontario enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with moderate temperatures (average 84 F/24 C) and low humidity year-round. Typically, the city sees more than 300 days of sunshine and only 16 inches of rainfall each year.

HOW TO DRESS The style of dress in Ontario is generally comfortable and informal.

IDENTIFICATION It is strongly recommended that any visitor carry legal photographic identification at all times. This is required for airline travel, admission to some attractions, proof of legal age and various other situations.

TIPPING Tipping for services (and as a gesture of appreciation) is customary. Gratuities are rarely added to your bill (and should be noted when they are). Tips range between 18-20 percent for restaurant bills and taxi fares. As a guideline, hotel personnel (doormen, bellman and housekeepers) are tipped $1-$3 for their services.

COMPUTER STANDARDS & ELECTRICAL CURRENT Electrical current in the United States is 100 volts/AC. Telephone jacks for computer modems and faxes use the RJ11 standard.

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