Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau / Jon Edwards.
Photo provided by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau / Jon Edwards.
Photo provided by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau / Jon Edwards.
Photo provided by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau / Jon Edwards.
Photo provided by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau / Jon Edwards.

Located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs is a city of eclectic attractions with outdoor pursuits, historic monuments, big-brand shopping and world-famous wines.

Ontario is known as the gateway to other Southern California locations. However, the Greater Ontario region is lauded in its own right for a range of attractions: Tour the quaint Galleano Family Winery, sample the wines produced since 1917 at San Antonio Winery, next to the area’s oldest surviving vineyard. If olives are your preferred fruit, visit the historic Graber Olive House, which dates back to the 1880s.

Enjoy quality time with the family at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 150 acres (61 hectares) of outdoor recreation space. Rent paddle boats, splash down the water slides and sunbathe on sandy beaches. For more adventurous pursuits, fly through the air on the Screamer roller coaster and other thrill rides at Scandia Amusement Park or Auto Club Speedway.

The city was founded in 1881 by the Chaffey brothers from Ontario, Canada, providing their hometown name to this faraway location. Learn more about Ontario’s past at the Museum of History and Art, which features local art, history and cultural traditions. Tour John Rains House, home of one of the area’s early families.

One very popular attraction is Ontario Mills, a mega-mall that claims to be the largest of its kind in California. More than 200 retail outlets sell discounted designer and high-end clothing, sporting goods, children’s apparel, jewelry and more. While searching for bargains, keep the family entertained with watching a movie at the 30-screen megaplex or playing interactive games and attractions at GameWorks.

Ontario’s location in the center of southern California makes it a good base from which to explore the area’s other attractions. The city is 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Los Angeles and within short driving distances of Disneyland® Resort, the Pacific Ocean and skiing and hiking in the San Bernardino Mountains. For more information on events and attractions in the region, visit the official website of the Greater Ontario California Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Where to stay in Ontario

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Guasti

Guasti is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Toyota Arena and Topgolf while you're in town.

Guasti
Ontario Airport Inn
Ontario Airport Inn
2.5 out of 5
1801 E G St, Ontario, CA
The price is £63 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£63
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ontario. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)
"Very nice stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Ontario Airport Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 out of 5
3555 Inland Empire Blvd, Ontario, CA
The price is £87 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£87
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ontario. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,872 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and efficient! Professional! Biggest surprise was the continental breakfast a lot of food that is tasty and fresh! Nevertheless that was just a highlight! The biggest surprise which I have never seen in hotel was the free snacks! Bottle water and bottle sodas! Amazing place"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
700 N Haven Ave, Ontario, CA
The price is £80 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£80
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ontario. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,834 reviews)
"The girl was great and staff was super friendly. The beds were some of the most comfortable I’ve experienced at a hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with AC, WiFi in welcoming Ontario
Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with AC, WiFi in welcoming Ontario
Ontario, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Ontario. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Ontario Mills Shopping Mall and Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Lovely stay
"The home was clean and well decorated. A 7 day stay and was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with AC, WiFi in welcoming Ontario
Modern Retreat With Spacious Yard Cozy Interiors
Modern Retreat With Spacious Yard Cozy Interiors
2 out of 5
Ontario, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Ontario. Popular attractions Ontario Mills Shopping Mall and Pacific Electric Trail are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
"I really wanted to like this property. Unfortunately it wasn't very clean, the couch has stains there's cobwebs, the corners are all dirty and the baseboards. The fancy shower doesn't function really in the fancy way it's just a standard shower none of the extra shower heads work there's knobs missing ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Modern Retreat With Spacious Yard Cozy Interiors
Luxurious Ontario Townhouse Ideal Family Retreat
Luxurious Ontario Townhouse Ideal Family Retreat
2 out of 5
Ontario
Stay at this apartment in Ontario. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Ontario Mills Shopping Mall and Regal Edwards Eastvale Gateway are located ...
"Very quiet and safe enviroment the house was clean and comfortable 15mn drive to the airport shopping center a lots malls around and the best it was only 25mn away from where my son leave.Also the host Mr.Daniel was very kind and helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Luxurious Ontario Townhouse Ideal Family Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ontario

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

wasnt hardly there jus stoppin thru fam. staff was v nice at ya hotel thanks. watch out for pubes tho lol

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Ontario was a stop gap location between LA & Las Vegas. Overall there are things to do in the area - just our ghetto hotel let the trip down

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very commercial

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

A little too far out from main sites in LA /Hollywood i.e Disney, universal , six flags warner bros and Hollywood walk of fame, LAX and the dodgers stadium and takes a long time to drive due to horrific traffic all day it appears.

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