Overview
Chino Hills is a suburb of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
2 sights · 5 things to do · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Chino Hills
Chino Hills State Park
With over 30 miles of sprawling oaks, sycamores and rolling grassy hills, Chino Hills State Park offers a variety of recreational choices including horseback riding, hiking, biking, and more. The Chino Hills State Park o…
Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park
Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park is a 34-acre City-owned facility that is operated and managed by Big League Dreams, USA. The park has attracted sports enthusiasts from all over the United States, other countrie…
Harkins 18 Theater
A movie theater with various restaurants.
McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
A beautiful 20-acre facility which features two lighted arenas, covered bleachers, and a gazebo as well as horseback riding activities.
Crossroads Park
This park is home to the annual "Concerts in the Park" Series during the summer months.
Los Serranos Golf and Country Club
One of two public golf courses in Chino Hills.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Anaheim)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ONT Ontario International Airport, Ontario — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by Los Angeles County cities of Pomona and Diamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the San Bernardino County city of Chino to the east, unincorporated Riverside County near Corona to the south and southeast, and the Orange County cities of Brea and Yorba Linda to the west and southwest, respectively.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chino Hills State Park, Harkins 18 Theater
- Afternoon Crossroads Park, Green River Golf Course
- Evening Roscoe's
Day 2
- Morning Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park, McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
- Afternoon Los Serranos Golf and Country Club
- Evening Yardhouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
The Shoppes at Chino Hills and The Commons at Chino Hills offer several upscale chain options such as PF Changs and the Yardhouse. Chino Hills Marketplace & Woodview Plaza, Payne Ranch Marketplace, Country Club Marketplace & Soquel Canyon Crossings and The Crossroads Shopping Centers have several fast food restaurants like KFC and Panda Express. Chino Hills Promenade & The Courts offers burger and pizza options. Gateway Village and Fairfield Ranch Business Center are home to chains like Denny's and Chili's.
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Understand
Chino Hills was ranked 68th in Money Magazine's "Best places to live 2005". It is also the 6th highest income place in the United States (with population 65,000 to 250,000) and was ranked as the 13th safest city in the United States by the FBI. Chino Hills is generally considered a part of the Chino Valley. The city had a total population of 80,897 as of 2005.
Get in
The city of Chino Hills is bounded by Los Angeles County cities of Pomona and Diamond Bar to the north and to the northwest, the San Bernardino County city of Chino to the east, unincorporated Riverside County near Corona to the south and southeast, and the Orange County cities of Brea and Yorba Linda to the west and southwest, respectively.
By plane
Fly via John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County (about 24 miles away) or Ontario Intl (ONT), (about 10 miles away).
By train
Amtrak and Metrolink Stations near Chino Hills:
- 7 miles: Pomona (156 W. Commercial S%T.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
- 8 miles: Ontario (228 S. Plum St.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
- 9 miles: Claremont (200 W. 1st St.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
By car
From Orange County take the SR-57 North freeway or take SR-142 (Carbon Canyon Road) which is the only road connecting Chino Hills and Orange County.
From Los Angeles County take the SR-60 towards Pomona.
Get around
As in most suburban cities, it is very difficult to get around Chino Hills without a car.
Public transportation is almost non existent, however, the city does have an OmniLink dial a ride public service open to the public. For $2.50 one way, one can travel throughout the city and transfer for free to the Omnitrans public bus at the Chino Hills Marketplace and at the site of the former Chino Hills Government Center. The dial a ride service operates five days a week, mostly during daytime hours.
See
See Chino Hills State Park
With over 30 miles of sprawling oaks, sycamores and rolling grassy hills, Chino Hills State Park offers a variety of recreational choices including horseback riding, hiking, biking, and more. The Chino Hills State Park offers a place where people can camp for a few days. Parking is located directly next to each individual campsite making it easy to park RVs and cars right next to the site thereby making them easily accessible. Apart from camping, the park offers hiking, horseback riding, and biking over trails that meander through valleys and along ridge tops through woodlands, sage scrub and grasslands. Sixty miles (100 km) of trails and fire roads also offer excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife and native plants. Facilities consist of a picnic area, equestrian staging area, pipe corrals, a historic barn, water spigots and restrooms. Most of the trails accept multiple use. However, a few trails are designated for hiking only, because of safety issues or the potential for damage to habitat. The park is located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Corona in the city of Chino Hills. Take the 91 Freeway to Highway 71-North, or the 10 Freeway or 60 Freeway to Highway 71-South. Exit on Soquel Canyon and turn west. Proceed to Elinvar and turn left. Elinvar and Sapphire (right) is the park entrance.
See Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park
Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park is a 34-acre City-owned facility that is operated and managed by Big League Dreams, USA. The park has attracted sports enthusiasts from all over the United States, other countries, and even the likes of big name Movie Directors. Big League Dreams Chino Hills Sports Park was the location of the final game scenes in the 2006 movie "The Benchwarmers". The park's facilities include: batting cages, tot lots, sand volleyball courts, and two stadium restaurants (that overlook playing fields).
Do
Do McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
A beautiful 20-acre facility which features two lighted arenas, covered bleachers, and a gazebo as well as horseback riding activities.
Do Crossroads Park
This park is home to the annual "Concerts in the Park" Series during the summer months.
Buy
There is only one mall in Chino Hills, as it is a suburban city. It has many shopping centers that are anchored by supermarkets. However, there are several shopping centers that have big name stores:
- Chino Spectrum Towne Center, 4097 Grand Ave. Lots of box stores, plus In-N-Out and The Olive Garden.
Eat
The Shoppes at Chino Hills and The Commons at Chino Hills offer several upscale chain options such as PF Changs and the Yardhouse. Chino Hills Marketplace & Woodview Plaza, Payne Ranch Marketplace, Country Club Marketplace & Soquel Canyon Crossings and The Crossroads Shopping Centers have several fast food restaurants like KFC and Panda Express. Chino Hills Promenade & The Courts offers burger and pizza options. Gateway Village and Fairfield Ranch Business Center are home to chains like Denny's and Chili's.
Drink
Alcoholic Beverages are sold at many of the dining places in Chino Hills. The only major bars in Chino Hills are:
Drink Roscoe's
Restaurant by day/bar by night
Sleep
Stay Ayres Suites Hotel
Stay safe
In 2007, Chino Hills was named 13th Safest City in the United States by FBI Crime Statistics. The Chino Hills curfew is at 10PM for all minors unless accompanied by an adult.
Go next
- Raging Waters - about 10 minutes from Chino Hills in San Dimas is California's largest water park, featuring more than 50 rides and slides.
- Disneyland - the original happiest place on earth, located twenty miles to the southwest in Anaheim.
- Yorba Linda - 13 miles to the south, Yorba Linda is the birthplace of President Richard Nixon and is home to his Presidential library and museum.
Nearby
Diamond Bar
City / town · 4 listings · 4 mi away
Chino
City / town · 8 listings · 4 mi away
Pomona
City / town · 13 listings · 5 mi away
La Verne
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Yorba Linda
City / town · 4 listings · 8 mi away
San Dimas
City / town · 5 listings · 8 mi away
Claremont
City / town · 38 listings · 8 mi away
Ontario
City / town · 19 listings · 9 mi away
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