Overview
Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby San Bernardino)
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 — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SBD San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
Metrolink trains between downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino calls in Fontana.
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Food for you
Los Chilitos Mexican Food
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Get in
Metrolink trains between downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino calls in Fontana.
Get around
Bus The Omnibus system runs through Fontana connecting locals with local malls (Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens) and colleges (Chaffey, Valley, and CSUSB, to name a few). Car A stretch of the historic Route 66 runs through Fontana. Bicycle The Pacific Electric trail is nearing completion. It is a nice, paved trail, that runs along an old train track path and will connect San Bernardino to Claremont. The path, for the most part, is fairly well lit and travelled by bicyclists, skaters, and pedestrians. Walking Much of Fontana is still spread out over several miles. Walking may not be the best way to get from A to B, but downtown Fontana can still give you the chance to wear a hole in your shoes while experiencing some of the local flavor.
See
There are a few sites to see in Fontana- some you may have to search a little harder for. Al Capone once had a house off of the train tracks. It is a private residence, so we'll not bother them by posting their address here. Scenes from Terminator 2: Judgement Day were filmed in Fontana.
Do
Fontana Days The annual celebration of the founding of Fontana takes place in the downtown area. Festivities include local merchants and bands occupying the streets. Also a big part of the festivities are the runs. Fontana hosts the "fastest half marathon." This 13.1 mile stretch is downhill from Lyttle Creek to city hall. Accompanying this are 5k runs, walks, and a children's hundred yard dash.
Eat
Los Chilitos Mexican Food
Sleep
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