Fontana, California

Fontana is located is the southeastern part of California in the San Bernardino County.  Fontana is very well known for its history and its new local landmarks.  Some of the places surrounding Fontana would include: Rialto and San Bernardino to the northeast, Colton to the easr, Moreno Valley to the southeast, Riverside to the south, Mira Loma, Corona and Chino Hills to the southwest, Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario to the west and Lytle Creek Wash and Glen Helen Regional Park to the north.  San Bernardino Freeway I-10, Ontarion Freeway (I-15), Foothill Boulevard (CA-66) and Foothill Freeway (I-210) all serve the city of Fontana.

The San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is located around twenty minutes away from downtown Fontana by car.  The San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) offers charter, corporate and general aviation.

Ontario International Airport is located around twelve minutes away from downtown Fontana by car.  Some of the airline carriers found in the Ontario International Airport are: US Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aeroméxico.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is located around one hour away from downtown Fontana by car.  Long Beach Airport offers the following airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and JetBlue Airways.

Omnitrans bus service and the Fontana Metrolink both serve Fontana by providing it various routes around the city.

For a wonderful meal there are plenty of restaurants in Fontana that will satisfy anyone’s taste buds and will be friendly to anyone’s budget.  Some of these restaurants in Fontana include: Sundowner's Family Restaurant, Dona Timos Restaurant, El Lienzo Charro Restaurant, Asaderos Restaurants, China Cook Restaurant, El Castillo Restaurant, Las Playas Family Restaurant, IHOP Restaurant, Graziano's Pizza Restaurant, Farmer Boys Restaurant, Hacienda Restaurant, In-N-Out Burger, Villaflores Restaurant, Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant, Spires Restaurant, Nicks Junior Restaurant, La Bufa Restaurant, El Potrero Restaurant, Don Lito's Mexican Restaurant, Yoshinoya Beef Bowl Restaurant, Billy J's Family Restaurant, Fish Hook, Redbrick Pizza, Las Playas Restaurant, Gordos, Paisano Ristaurante Italiano, El Charro, Bono's Restaurant & Deli, Violas Deli, Taco Factory, Number One China Buffet, Pancho Villa's Restaurant, Round Table Pizza, Mario's Pizza, El Gallo Giro Incorporated and El Chilitos Mexican Restaurant.

For a relaxing stay in Fontana, California there are many hotels to choose from.  Some of these hotels in and near Fontana would include: Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Fontana, Comfort Inn Fontana, Econo Lodge Fontana, Motel 6 Fontana, Fontana Motor Lodge, Valley Motel, Forty Winks Motel, Rose Motel, Sunset Motel, LA Villa Motel, Dragon Motel, Cheryo Motel, Circle Inn Motel, Sand and Sage Motel, Empire Inn and Suites Rialto and Super 8 Rialto.

Fontana is home to the brand-new, distinguished and well- known Lewis Library and Technology Center.  The Lewis Library and Technology Center has reading areas, a children’s library, a collection of more than 142,000 items, electronic database, software applications, access to online informational resources, homework center, clubs, and materials, computer technology and support training center, literacy center, tutoring programs, career center, 203 computer work stations for the public, community meeting rooms and a bookstore and coffee bar.

The Auto Club Speedway of Southern California is a NASCAR racetrack, located where the Kaiser Steel Mill was located.  The Auto Club Speedway has an infield road-course and facilities and configurations that accommodate drag races, “road” races, vehicle testing and motorcycle races. 

Mary Vagle Science and Nature Center is located in the base of Mount Jurupa in Fontana.  Mary The Vagle Science and Nature Center offers a reptile viewing area, dioramas, hands on programs and displays.  The Vagle Science and Nature Center features a self guided hiking trails where you can observe deer, hawks, rabbits, foxes, bobcats and rattlesnakes.  Some of the activities, programs and presentations available at the Vagle Science and Nature Museum include:  school science adventures club, summer science adventures day camp, an Eagle Scout Program, Nature Discovery Walk and Native American Indian Presentation and Junior Ranger Program.

The Artist Showcase program offers local artists the opportunity to become introduced to Fontana residents.  The Artist Showcase program picks out an artist each quarter and the artist’s work is displayed for three months in the City Council Chamber Foyer located at City Hall.  The artist is also invited to dine with members of the Fontana Community, presented to the City Council, is showcased in a small presentation and awarded a nominal stipend from local Fontana business community.

Located in the Helen Putnam Historical Plaza is the Art Depot; the Art Depot was once a freight depot of the Pacific Electric Railway and now serves as a community center and specialized Cultural Arts facility.  Art classes, special events and open studio activities all take place throughout the year in the Art Depot.  The Art Depot is an excellent place for people who enjoy the visual arts.

Sinclair Commercial Block Heritage Site, Juniper Park, Barton Field, Cypress Park, Santa Fe Park, Martin Tudor-Jurupa Hills Regional Park, Fontana Bird Park, Fontana Farms Historic Site and Tokay Park are some of the many parks Fontana has to offer. 

For those who love shopping, will love Fontana because it has a va5riety of shopping centers to choose from.  Some of the shopping centers in Fontana include: Fontana Plaza East Shopping Center,  Fontana Plaza Shopping Center, Fontana Towne Center Shopping Center, Fontana Village Shopping Center, Fountain Court Shopping Center, Vineyard Valley Shopping Center, Park Plaza Shopping Center, Palm Court at Empire Center Shopping Center and Citrus Shopping Center.

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Fontana, California’s programs, in place to help in Environmental Development:  In Fontana has created a program call Keep Fontana Beautiful which is a Public Environmental Program that encourages residents to recycle everything they can.  Fontana also has the Standard Curbside Collection,  Curbside Used Oil and Filter Recycling Program and a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program these programs make it convenient for the residents and helps for the environment.  Also, Fontana has a semi-annaul Community Clean-Up and Recycling Day which collects bulky items, recycling materials, tires, paint, household hazardous wastes and electronic equipment.  Fontana has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Fontana is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come.  Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment.  Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business.  The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website.  In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment.  www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website.  These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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