Rancho Cucamonga, California
Rancho Cucamonga is a city of 175,411 people in San Bernardino County, California.
Why visit Rancho Cucamonga
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 219 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Victoria Gardens, Etiwanda Falls, John Rains House and Cucamonga Service Station.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Rancho Cucamonga
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga is a city located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in the Inland Empire region of San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 mi (60 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 28th most populous city in California. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including wine-making. The city's proximity to major transportation hubs, airports, and highways has attracted the business of several large corporations, including Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Big Lots, Mercury Insurance Group, Southern California Edison, and Amphastar Pharmaceuticals.
From the Wikipedia article Rancho Cucamonga, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Community library and theater attached to the Victoria Gardens lifestyle center in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Museums and landmarks32
John Rains House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Cucamonga Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
U.S. Route 66 Building in California
Etiwanda Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic railway station in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Frankish Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Building in Ontario, United States of America
Hofer Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Human settlement in Ontario, California, United States of America
Old Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Library building in Upland, California, United States
Old San Antonio Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Hospital in California, United States
Ontario State Bank Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Bank building in Ontario, California
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Compound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Home and studio complex in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
Sweeten Hall
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Kaiser Steel Museum
9324 San Bernardino Road, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Bono's Restaurant and Deli
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Inland Empire Museum of Art
Museum · 6.7 mi
Nonprofit art museum in California
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
North Etiwanda Preserve
Hiking and trails · 3.8 mi
4890 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
sunrise-17:00
San Dimas Experimental Forest
Park · 6.1 mi
Experimental forest and former biosphere reserve in United States of America (designated in 1976, withdrawn 2018)
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes219
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
Located inside Ralphs.
7369 Milliken Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
7379 Milliken Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Boba Fiend Tea House
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 0.7 mi
10590 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa-Su 11:30-23:30
Coco's Bakery
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
7269 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Desi Aroma
Restaurant · Indian, Pizza · 3.6 mi
9659 #103 Milliken Avenue
Mo 16:00-22:00; Su, Tu-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa...
El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant Grill And Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
10540 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Garnish Modern Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.5 mi
7890 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.7 mi
7228 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Klatch Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
7355 Day Creek Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
207 more on the map.
History
By 1200 AD, Kukamongan Native Americans had established a village settlement in the area around present-day Red Hill, near the city's western border, where Red Hill Country Club stands today. Kukamonga derives its name from a Tongva word meaning "sandy place." Anthropologists have determined that this cluster of settlers likely belonged to the Tongva people or Kich people, at one time one of the largest concentrations of Native American peoples on the North American continent. In the 18th century, following an expedition led by Gaspar de Portola, the land was incorporated into the Mission System established by Father Junipero Serra and his group of soldiers and Franciscan friars.
After a half century of political jockeying in the region, the land finally came under the control of Juan Bautista Alvarado, governor of Mexico. On March 3, 1839, Alvarado granted 13,000 acres (5,300 ha) of land in the area called "Cucamonga" to Tubercio Tapia, a first-generation Spanish native of Los Angeles, successful merchant, and notorious smuggler. Tapia went on to establish the first winery in California on his newly deeded land. Rancho Cucamonga was purchased by John Rains and his wife in 1858. The Rains family's home, Casa de Rancho Cucamonga, was completed in 1860 and now appears on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Rancho Cucamonga, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Courtyard Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
11525 Mission Vista Drive, Rancho Cucamonga
Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
11481 Mission Vista Drive, Rancho Cucamonga
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
11433 Mission Vista Dr, Rancho Cucamonga
Residence Inn by Marriott Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
9299 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
9550 Pittsburgh Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
10480 4th Street, Rancho Cucamonga
Four Points by Sheraton
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
11960 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ontario Airport-Mills Mall
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
Churches and places of worship17
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
6829 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
7670 Paradise Place, Rancho Cucamonga
Chinese Christian Family Church
Church · 3.8 mi
8619 Baker Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries101
Healthcare17
LittleStar Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
10590 Town Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
9405 Fairview View Pl, Rancho Cucamonga
Map of Rancho Cucamonga
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 45°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 46°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 0.8 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 60°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 65°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 57°F | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 49°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ontario Intl Ap (5 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
San Bernardino County has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-11: Bridge Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-07: Line Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-26: Blue Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Upland 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Fontana 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- San Antonio Heights 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Ontario 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Claremont 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Montclair 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Rialto 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Jurupa Valley 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Bloomington 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Eastvale 12 mi south, about 19 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
- Cucamonga Peak 122608, Cheryl, CC BY 2.0
- John Rains House 2, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
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