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On the Trails
In the 1920s, Rancho Cucamonga in
GOCAL was also a rail hub. The Pacific
Electric Railway transported passengers
across the region into Los Angeles and car-
ried freight for the local citrus industry,
becoming the world’s largest interurban
electric railway. After the railway ceased
operations in the 1980s, one of its former
routes was eventually developed into a
multi-use recreational path, now called
the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail.
Runners, walkers, and cyclists can explore
this 19 mile car-free path, linking Clare-
mont and Rialto.
For a more rugged escape, hike in the
North Etiwanda Preserve above Rancho
Cucamonga. This 1,200-acre protected area
includes a scenic trail that climbs through
foothills to the picturesque Etiwanda Falls.
GOCAL
Sour Beer, Tasty Tacos
Visit the tasting room at Sour Cellars
Brewery if you’re a fan of barrel-fermented,
aged sour beers. In addition to brews like
Lazy Bones, a golden sour ale, or Darkle, a
dark sour ale aged in a bourbon barrel, they
also produce non-sour beers and sparkling
non-alcoholic drinks, including a hibiscus-
orange seltzer.
You can sample wine nearby, as well.
With its roots dating back to 1832, family-
owned Biane Winery produces Cabernet
Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc,
and other varieties on its Rancho Cuca-
monga property, where a heritage stone
building houses the tasting room.
When you’ve worked up an appetite, dig
into the “Big Nachos,” piled with beans,
shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, cilantro,
and your choice of meat at Juanita’s III,
which has locations in Ontario and Rancho
Cucamonga. Or try the marlin tacos,
ceviche tostadas, or other Mexican seafood
dishes at Gloria’s Cocina Mexicana.
Where to Stay
GOCAL’s newest lodging is the Sanctity
Hotel Rancho Cucamonga, a Tapestry Col-
lection Hotel by Hilton, slated to open in
early 2025. At the Double Tree by Hilton
Hotel Ontario Airport, you can lounge
around the palm-fringed pools, only a five-
minute drive (or free hotel shuttle) from
Ontario International Airport, which has
non-stop flights to Ontario from more than
20 destinations. With over 6,000 hotel
rooms, GOCAL offers budget-friendly and
accessible accommodations.
More Than a Mall
If you think that streaming has replaced the
experience of watching a film on the big
screen, you haven’t visited Ontario. With
more than 200 stores, Ontario Mills is
among the state’s largest shopping destina-
tions, but it’s also a magnet for movie fans.
The mall’s AMC Ontario Mills 30 boasts 30
screens (yes, 30). There’s no need to head
for Hollywood.
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