Best hotels in Fontana
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, CA 92501
A historic landmark as well as a place to rest your head, this Riverside retreat is thought to be the largest Mission Revival Style building in the country. Offering over 230 luxurious rooms with touches like fireplaces, window seats, reading nooks and Keurig coffeemakers, the hotel deserves its fantastic reputation. The Festival of Lights, held at the Inn, captivates guests each December and has even been voted "Best Public Lights Display" by USA Today.
Courtyard by Marriott Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
11525 Mission Vista Drive, CA 91730
Swim in the indoor pool, get down to business at the in-room workstations or take advantage of the convenient laundry service. This Marriott hotel has everything you need for a getaway that mixes work with play – rooms come with mini chillers and there’s plenty of meeting space around the hotel.
The North Shore Inn
24202 Lake Drive, CA 92325
Fire up the rental car and it’s just a half-hour drive from Fontana to North Shore Inn, in the wild San Bernardino Mountains. The views are incredible, so you’ll love relaxing on your wood-paneled balcony. Families can take advantage of adjoining suites.
Best restaurants in Fontana
Sundowners Family Restaurant
8983 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
Cut into a tender Delmonico, rib eye or T-bone steak made just the way you like it, sink your teeth into a sensational salmon fillet or pick up spaghetti and meatballs for the kids. This family favorite has been a local crowd-pleaser for more than 40 years, and you’ll soon see why.
Mezquital Birria Y Barbacoa
9844 Sierra Avenue, CA 92335
Whether you prefer to take out or eat in, the authentic birria at this Fontana outlet is well worth a try. This isn’t the home of Tex-Mex, but of stewed goat meat, tender lamb and slow-cooked barbacoa beef. Reserve online or arrive early to beat the lunch buffet lines.
Thai Garden BBQ
9820 Sierra Avenue, CA 92335
This was one of the first Thai restaurants to open in this part of California, and its owners guard their family recipes fiercely. The cuisine is just as spicy as anything you’ll find on the streets of Bangkok – try pad Thai, sticky mango rice or a cooling glass of traditional iced tea.
Best things to do in Fontana
Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Avenue, CA 92335
Originally known as the California Speedway, this superspeedway hosts NASCAR races and automotive festivals. If you love great cars, it’s the ultimate Fontana day out – plus, there’s the chance to learn how to drive a racing car at top speeds. Auto Club Speedway was built on the site of the former Kaiser Steel Mill, so there’s heritage aplenty too.
Glen Helen Amphitheater
2575 Glen Helen Parkway, CA 92407
The largest outdoor music venue in the United States makes a great place to come to experience live art and events among a 65,000 capacity. There’s a lawn section for laid-back watching, plus 10,900 designated seats – all open April through November.
Lake Arrowhead
28200 CA-189, CA 92352
In less than an hour, you can take the Rim of the World Scenic Drive towards a lakeside paradise in the mountains that flank Fontana. Take a boat tour on the waters, learn to water ski or hike out to Aztec Falls.