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Ontario

California, United States · North America

About Ontario

Ontario is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Upland, 11km from Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

Ontario is a city located in California, United States. With a population of 171,214, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ontario sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ontario to your route.

About Ontario

The Frankish Building is a historic building located at 200 South Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California. Charles Frankish and his son designed and supervised the construction of the building in 1915–16. Frankish was an early investor in Ontario and was responsible for much of the city's planning and promotion, which

Read more included constructing a railroad in and planning the layout of the southern half of the city. The building housed storefronts on its first floor and an apartment complex on its second and third floors. Frankish gave the building a Second Renaissance Revival design, a popular American style in the early twentieth century. The building's design includes a flat facade and roof, rusticated quoins on the first floor, and a bracketed wooden cornice. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1980.

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What are the best things to do in Ontario?

Ontario offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ontario located?

Ontario is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.0633 latitude, -117.6509 longitude.

What is the population of Ontario?

Ontario has a population of approximately 171,214 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
171,214
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.0633, -117.6509

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Worth the detour from Ontario

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Drag racing's shrine at the Pomona Fairplex, steps from the historic strip where the NHRA season starts and ends, packed with top fuel dragsters, hot rods and land-speed cars.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip

The oldest continuously operating drag strip in the world, opened 1951 on the Los Angeles County Fairplex, and the traditional season opener and finale of the NHRA calendar.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Park

Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)

Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Knott's Berry Farm

America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Newcomb's Ranch

A historic mountain lodge on the Angeles Crest Highway that has served as a meeting point for motorcyclists and drivers tackling LA's best mountain road since 1939.

50 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Moto Republic

A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ontario

  • 73 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
  • 78 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ontario.

Upland

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 76,443

Montclair

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 38,690

Chino

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 85,595

Rancho Cucamonga

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 175,236

Claremont

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 36,283

Pomona

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 153,266

San Antonio Heights

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,371

Los Serranos

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 7,099

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