Ontario is a city in San Bernardino County in the state of California, US.
An important regional transportation and industrial hub, it is located
about 35 miles away from downtown Los Angeles. Those interested in family
trips can take a half an hour car ride to the Disneyland California
Adventure and Universal Studios from Ontario. Home to several lakes and art
museums, the city’s claim to fame once rested largely as a major health
resort city until 20th century but later it became famous as an
agricultural zone for olive plantation.
Things to do in Ontario
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
A nature lover’s delight, the Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is a
box-bracket of 150 acres of greenery, a calm oasis and several recreation
activities in Ontario. It features 2 lakes (that allow swimming and
fishing) , a water park, a swimming complex, many water slides, picnic
tables and group picnic shelters.
Road to California
The Road to California is the premier consumer quilt show and an annual
mega event intended for the artisans and merchants of the West of the Rocky
Mountains region. Cleberated every year in January, it features antique,
traditional, art and modern quilts by exceptionally skilled artisans. Once
can also take teaching classes by learned faculty members during the event.
Planes of Fame Air Museum
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is a famous aviation museum located in Chino,
about 6.5 miles away from Ontario. It is home to world’s largest collection
of Japanese aircraft. The museum is also famous for its world-class
collection of several flyable, static, rare and vintage aircraft dating
back to many different time periods. You should watch out for the North
American P-51A Mustang and a Republic P-47G Thunderbolt here.
Best Time to Visit Ontario
Summer season, the months from June to August are the best to book your
flights from Guadalajara to Ontario. Book your flights from GDL to ONT in
this season to go to the neighboring city of Los Angeles enjoy cultural
highlights like cultural festivals like DLTA Film Festival and LA Film
Festival. It is advised to book Ontario flights in advance to avoid paying
more during peak season.