Norco, California
Norco is a city of 25,054 people in Riverside County, California, founded in 1964.
Why visit Norco
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Castle Park, La Sierra University, Andrew Carnegie Library and Corona High School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Norco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norco
Norco is a city in the Inland Empire region of northwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Located roughly 40 miles (64 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean, Norco is known as "Horsetown, USA" and prides itself on being a "horse community". The area is dotted with corrals, farms, hitching posts, ranches, riding trails, and tack-and-feed supply stores; there are also city ordinances in-place requiring new construction to have a "traditional, rustic ... Western flavor".
From the Wikipedia article Norco, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Castle Park
Monument and historic site · 5.1 mi
Family amusement centre in California
La Sierra University
School · 3.2 mi
Seventh-day Adventist university in Riverside, California, United States
Pumpkin Rock
Scenic view · 2.0 mi
Large boulder painted as a jack-o-lantern, maintained by local volunteers
Museums and landmarks14
Andrew Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Carnegie library in Corona, California
Corona High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
High school in Corona, California, USA
Grand Boulevard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Beltway in Corona, California, USA; part of Grand Boulevard Historic District; unusual for being perfectly circular
Lake Norconian Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic place in California, United States
Woman's Improvement Club Clubhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Corona, United States of America
Corona Founders Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi
California Historic Landmark
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
Norco Hills Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Great little park, has portapotty, water, horse tie (with water) and small arena. Benches and picnic area with grass. video tour here:...
913 Harness Lane, Norco
Rock Vista Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park with grass and dirt trails for walking. has restroom and drinking fountain and parking. video tour at...
2481 Steven Drive, Corona
Tehachapi Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Nice park with grass, childrens play area, restrooms, drinking fountain, ball court. video walkthrough at https://youtu.be/xaoaVyJfdDk
2113 Siskiyou Lane, Corona
Cresta Verde Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Nice park with lots of ammenities. kids play area, restrooms, parking, multiple basketball courts, picnic area, nice grass. drinking...
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Chick Norris Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Chicken · 0.6 mi
2658 2650 Hamner Ave Norco, CA 92860 United States, Norco
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Dona Luisa’s Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
Unit 202 3250 Hamner Ave Unit 202 Norco, CA 92860 United States
Sa-Su 08:00-21:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-21:00
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Norco
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.9 mi
1192 6th Street, Norco
Mo-Su 08:00-24:00
Hanami Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 2.1 mi
140 Hidden Valley Parkway, Norco
We,Th,Su,Mo 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Scramblers Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.9 mi
Unit C 3699 Hamner Ave Unit C Norco, CA 92860 United States
Sa-Su 06:30-13:30; Mo 08:30-14:00; Tu-Fr 06:30-14:00
Crazy Brothers Sushi
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
3699 Hamner Ave Norco, CA 92860 United States
Tu-Su 11:30-21:00
GreyWolf Brewing Co
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
1780 Town and Country Drive, Norco
We-Th 14:00-21:00, Fr 14:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 13:00-19:00
86 more on the map.
History
Luiseño Native Americans were the first inhabitants of the area.
The city's name is a portmanteau of "North Corona", named after the North Corona Land Company.
Norco had its "grand opening" on Mother's Day, May 13, 1923, and was later incorporated as a city on December 28, 1964.
From the History section of Norco, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship29
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries81
La Sierra University Campus
School · 3.1 mi
4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside
Healthcare4
Map of Norco
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 53°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 40°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chino Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chino Airport (CNO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Eastvale 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Corona 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Home Gardens 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Coronita 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- El Sobrante 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- El Cerrito 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Jurupa Valley 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Chino 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Ontario 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Riverside 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake norconian pavilion hotel, Rdt8888, Public domain
- Woman's Improvement Club Clubhouse 2013-09-21 12-05-43, deftamagoche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Boulevard Historic District 2013-09-21 12-05-14, deftamagoche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corona High School - Main, Mliedel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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