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Mediterranean and Greek Cuisine

Nothing is as refreshing as a mezze platter or seafood sampler with Mediterranean flavors on a sunny Southern California day. Visit Daphne’s California Greek at 4261 Inland Empire Blvd. B101, Ontario, a local chain offering fast, friendly counter service. Fresh-carved gyros in house pita bread, the fire feta for a kick of spice, or the…

Chaffey Community Museum of Art

Located at 217 South Lemon Ave., the Chaffey Community Museum of Art is a quick drive from your Ontario airport hotel and a must-see cultural hub. Established in 1941, the museum has been dedicated to sharing visual art with residents and visitors for decades. It was first created as an art association and has expanded…

Purple Easel

  You don’t need to be the next Monet or Picasso to make a splash at Purple Easel—but you might feel like a master at work after a glass of vino or two. This art gallery and workshop puts you behind the canvas and takes the intimidation (and seriousness) out of painting. Whether you want…

Chocolate Fixes in Ontario

Craving something sweet and decadent? There are chocolate and sweet shops all over Ontario, including Halgren’s Candies at 1206 N Grove Ave. Chocolate covered strawberries are one of their specialties, and you can count on seasonal St. Patrick’s Day green treats, too. Try their chocolate turtles, nuts and chews line, chocolate covered apples, and even…

LA/Ontario International Airport

Many guests at hotels in Ontario fly into LAX, but the LA/Ontario International Airport is less crowded, more convenient, and offers a variety of services and perks. If you’re flying into LA/Ontario International Airport, don’t forget to carve out a little time to shop and dine around your flight schedule. You can enjoy a shuttle…

Plan Your St. Patrick’s Day

Some of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day events in the country take place in nearby Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Head to Hermosa Beach for their annual Irish party with bagpipers, decorated cars, Irish Setters from the local club, and marching bands. They take over seven seaside blocks, and it all starts at the…

Sweet Treats Near Ontario

  This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetheart to local hand-crafted ice cream, gelato, or other frozen sweet treat. Grandma Pucci’s Homemade Ice Cream in nearby Chino is located at 3926 Grand Ave. Ice cream is handmade daily, just like Grandma Pucci used to make. Born in 1907, she grew up during the Great Depression and…

Planes of Fame Air Museum

  Just a few miles away in Chino, located at 14998 Cal Aero Drive, is the Planes of Fame Air Museum—a must for any Ontario visitor. Special events and exhibitions are always taking place, but the permanent artifacts and galleries can’t be missed. As a living history museum, the aircraft aren’t just preserved, but still…

Book a Table at These Romantic Restaurants

  Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Ontario is full of romantic restaurants. Book a table at New York Grill, located at 950 Ontario Mills Rd. and pore over an expansive wine menu in the upscale ambiance. Popular dinner items include lobster tempura, oysters on the half shell, steak and Australian lobster. Frank’s Fondonte…

Lunar New Year Celebration

  Make the short drive to Los Angeles for one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations in the country. Over 100 years old, the Golden Dragon Parade takes off in Chinatown. Several thousand attendees flock to the city each year to check out the amazing floats and performances. The main event, the impressive imported…