Ontario, CA Things to Do and Attractions
Located in close proximity to the Ontario Convention Center and LA/Ontario International Airport, the 150-acre Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is the perfect daytime getaway for residents and tourists alike. The day-use park features two lakes where
Located in close proximity to the Ontario Convention Center and LA/Ontario International Airport, the 150-acre Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is the perfect daytime getaway for residents and tourists alike. The day-use park features two lakes where guests can fish for trout, catfish and bass; rent pedal boats; get a game going at the horseshoe pits; or just kick back at the picnic grills, tables and shelters. Additionally, its half-acre swim lagoon is surrounded by sandy beaches and features a 220-foot-long, double-flumed waterslide.
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park offers private picnic gatherings and swim rates. Car entrance fees Monday through Friday are $7; weekend fees are $10. Pedestrian entrance fees are $2 daily. Attractions within the park may require additional fees.
The private, serene Graber Olive House is a historic Ontario treasure. Every autumn, this attraction is the site for the curing, sizing and canning process for world-famous Graber olives, which the Graber family has been growing since 1894. Guests to
The private, serene Graber Olive House is a historic Ontario treasure. Every autumn, this attraction is the site for the curing, sizing and canning process for world-famous Graber olives, which the Graber family has been growing since 1894. Guests to the beautiful Graber Olive House can partake in free year-round tours and tastings, as well as peruse the on-site gourmet shops.
Private events may be held throughout the grounds. The Graber Olive House is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Admission is free.
A Rancho Cucamonga historic landmark, the Joseph Filippi Winery is a fifth generation winery that has grown grapes since 1922. Over the past 30 years, it has earned more than 200 awards for winemaking excellence.
The winery offers private event
A Rancho Cucamonga historic landmark, the Joseph Filippi Winery is a fifth generation winery that has grown grapes since 1922. Over the past 30 years, it has earned more than 200 awards for winemaking excellence.
The winery offers private event space for up to 100 people throughout its wine library, dining room and outdoor lawn. Its Executive Wine Library is also a great venue for formal business dinners and functions.
The winery offers guided tours Wednesday through Sunday at 1 PM. The tasting room is open Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Tours are free, while there is a nominal fee for tasting.
The family-friendly Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center is a hands-on place dedicated to the earth and its inhabitants. Focusing on such fields as archaeology, geology, paleontology and earth science, the center is renowned for its collection of 79
The family-friendly Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center is a hands-on place dedicated to the earth and its inhabitants. Focusing on such fields as archaeology, geology, paleontology and earth science, the center is renowned for its collection of 79 dinosaur eggs the largest collection of its kind in North America. Dating back 65 to 75 million years, the eggs are from the Kaoguo and Majiachun Formations of the Xixia Basin of the Henan Province in the People's Republic of China.
The Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is free.
Heralded as Southern California's largest outlet mall, the 1.7-million-square-foot Ontario Mills features more than 200 stores, dozens of restaurants, a comedy club and movie theaters. Despite its size, the mall which is one of the primary tourist
Heralded as Southern California's largest outlet mall, the 1.7-million-square-foot Ontario Mills features more than 200 stores, dozens of restaurants, a comedy club and movie theaters. Despite its size, the mall which is one of the primary tourist attractions in the region is designed to be easy to explore so that shoppers don’t miss any of the action. Its oval racetrack design allows easy access to its stores and restaurants.
Most stores are open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Most Ontario hotels provide free shuttle service to and from Ontario Mills.
The Ontario Museum of History and Art promotes the knowledge and understanding of the history, art and cultural traditions of the Ontario area. The museum, housed in a historic Spanish-style building, features a collection of objects dating from the
The Ontario Museum of History and Art promotes the knowledge and understanding of the history, art and cultural traditions of the Ontario area. The museum, housed in a historic Spanish-style building, features a collection of objects dating from the Californian Native American era to present day. It also hosts a biennial art exhibition by local and regional artists. Permanent local history exhibits include Road Ways, which explores the area via local roads and highways, businesses and community groups, and the Gem of the Foothills, which outlines Ontario's citrus and vineyard heritage, as well as the founding, transitions, people and organizations of the region.
The Ontario Museum of History and Art is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 PM. Admission is free.
Established in 1957, the Planes of Fame Air Museum is the first permanent air museum west of the Rocky Mountains. Dedicated to restoring historic aircraft to flying condition, the museum puts its hard work on display, allowing guests to explore 100
Established in 1957, the Planes of Fame Air Museum is the first permanent air museum west of the Rocky Mountains. Dedicated to restoring historic aircraft to flying condition, the museum puts its hard work on display, allowing guests to explore 100 aircraft that span the entire history of manned flight. Aircraft on display include the Grumman TBM-3E, the Navy's standard World War II torpedo bomber, Lockheed P-38J Lightning "23 Skidoo," B-25j Mitchell World War II Bomber and the only fully authentic flyable Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero in the world.
The museum offers private rentals for up to 1,000 people. Private docent-led tours can also be arranged.
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $4 for children ages 5-11 and $11 for adults. Admission for children under 5 is free.
Situated on 86 acres in Claremont, the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is dedicated to the cultivation and display of native California plants. As the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California native plants, it is home to 70,000
Situated on 86 acres in Claremont, the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is dedicated to the cultivation and display of native California plants. As the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California native plants, it is home to 70,000 native California plants, representing 2,000 native species, hybrids and cultivars. Guests are welcome to explore the garden's meandering pathways where they will discover wild lilacs, fruit trees, wildflowers and even a herbarium of over one million specimens.
The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden features private rental space for up to 500 guests. It is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.
A beautiful museum surrounded by citrus groves, the San Bernardino County Museum focuses on the cultural and natural history of the region and greater Southwest. Founded in 1952, the museum boasts three floors of exhibits, an education center, native
A beautiful museum surrounded by citrus groves, the San Bernardino County Museum focuses on the cultural and natural history of the region and greater Southwest. Founded in 1952, the museum boasts three floors of exhibits, an education center, native plant and cactus gardens, and the famous Exploration Station, a hands-on, live animal and nature gallery. Permanent exhibits include the Hall of History, which features a Mexican covered wagon that once crossed the Mojave Desert from Salt Lake City; the Hall of Anthropology, home to artifacts from the Mojave, Vanyume, Serrano and Gabrielino tribes; and the North American Mammal Hall, where 16-million-year-old fossils, as well as reptiles, amphibians and insect specimens, are on display.
The San Bernardino County Museum offers private rentals throughout the building and grounds. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $4 for children ages 5-12, $8 for adults and $5 for students. Admission for children under 5 is free.
A Route 66 landmark and local favorite for over 50 years, the Magic Lamp Inn is known throughout the region for its prime rib. Slow roasted and accompanied with Yorkshire pudding, au jus, creamed horseradish sauce and seasonal vegetables, the prime
A Route 66 landmark and local favorite for over 50 years, the Magic Lamp Inn is known throughout the region for its prime rib. Slow roasted and accompanied with Yorkshire pudding, au jus, creamed horseradish sauce and seasonal vegetables, the prime rib is available in eight-, 12- or 16-ounce cuts. The restaurant's low lighting, rich colors, crisp linens and stained glass are the perfect backdrop to enjoy other specialties, which include pork chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese; jumbo tiger shrimp with deviled crab and mozzarella cheese; and Chateaubriand for two.
The Magic Lamp Inn offers four banquet rooms for up to 100 guests. It serves lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM to close.
Serving authentic Italian cuisine, Rosa's interior of dark woods and rich colors envelopes diners in an ambiance that is pure Old World glamour complete with live piano music. For over 10 years, Rosa's has been serving traditional favorites such as
Serving authentic Italian cuisine, Rosa's interior of dark woods and rich colors envelopes diners in an ambiance that is pure Old World glamour complete with live piano music. For over 10 years, Rosa's has been serving traditional favorites such as spinach- and ricotta-filled ravioli in porcini mushroom cream sauce; braised lamb shank with rosemary, sage and tarragon in red wine tomato sauce; and cioppino of baby lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams and fish in a zesty light tomato sauce. A sizeable wine list and full bar round out the experience.
Rosa's offers private dining for 12 to 135 guests. Its Atrium can host up to 65 people, while the main dining room has space for up to 135 guests. Both rooms have complete audio and video support.
Rosa's serves lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. It is also open for dinner Saturday from 4 to 10:30 PM.
Housed in an elegantly restored 1800s home, the legendary Sycamore Inn specializes in American fare and hand-carved steaks. With its high-backed chairs, rustic rock fireplace, historic photographs and exposed wood beams, the restaurant is a cozy spot
Housed in an elegantly restored 1800s home, the legendary Sycamore Inn specializes in American fare and hand-carved steaks. With its high-backed chairs, rustic rock fireplace, historic photographs and exposed wood beams, the restaurant is a cozy spot to enjoy specialties of Midwestern corn-fed prime steaks and prime ribs of beef. A menu staple for over 50 years, Luigi's minestrone is another house favorite. Plus, the award-winning wine list features over 40 wines by the glass to complement any selection.
The Sycamore Inn features several private dining spaces, including the cozy Cucamonga Room for 25 guests and the Flower Room for 30 guests. The Venetian Room, with its Murano glass chandelier, antique mirrors and upholstered chairs, can accommodate 40 guests, while the Grove Room's rustic stone fireplace and full-service bar are perfect for receptions and formal dinners of 100 guests.
Sycamore Inn serves dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 PM, Saturday from 5 to 10 PM and Sunday from 4 to 8:30 PM. Entrees range from $20 to $48.
Specializing in Californian fusion fare with Afghan overtones, Walter's has been an area favorite since 1957. The restaurant sprawls throughout several structures including an outdoor patio complete with greenery and Vietnamese lighting. The bistro
Specializing in Californian fusion fare with Afghan overtones, Walter's has been an area favorite since 1957. The restaurant sprawls throughout several structures including an outdoor patio complete with greenery and Vietnamese lighting. The bistro area features mahogany panels and wood and slate floors, while the cozy cottage is marked by wood floors and a fireplace. Entrees include Tandoori salmon with peach chutney, minted yogurt sauce and Basmati rice; shrimp kabob marinated in fresh ginger and scallions; and spicy Japanese eggplant, red peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, lemon and peanut oil over penne pasta.
Walter's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. A Sunday champagne brunch is also available from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Entrees range from $16 to $26.
