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With its inviting destinations and uncrowded wilderness, this region feels like an insider’s secret amid the bustling excitement of Southern California.

Mount San Gorgonio—nicknamed “Old Grayback”—is the tallest peak in Southern California, at 11,502 feet/3,506 meters.

Surprising alpine scenery around Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear beckons, with pine-scented trails in summer and winter sports when the snow flies. If you’re into action, get the adrenaline rush of seeing the world’s best NASCAR racers compete at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. For a dreamier escape, float in a hot-air balloon above rolling Temecula Valley wine country.

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Road Trip: Inland Empire’s Rim of the World

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Road Trip: Inland Empire’s Rim of the World

Drive this picturesque route through the Inland Empire

A short drive from the surf and sand of Southern California, an entirely different landscape emerges: the mountains, lakes, and scenery of...

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5 surprising reasons to visit Big Bear Lake in winter

There are tons of reasons why you might plan a winter trip to Big Bear. Here are some you might not have thought of

With plenty of carefully looked-after runs and terrain parks at Big Bear Lake’s two alpine resorts,...

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Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in Corona is home to Club Mud, California’s only therapeutic red clay mud bath.

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Temecula Valley Wine Country

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Temecula Valley Wine Country

Taste your way through Southern California's leading wine region

For many visitors, the Temecula Valley Wine Country is a surprise. After...

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California: Family

Kid-friendly fun zones, special kids' menus & amazing wine for the grownups

Sure wine country is romantic, but now it’s a surprisingly great destination for families too, with a growing number of vineyards trading in elegant tasting rooms for child-friendly fun zones that...

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Temecula Valley is known for its variety, growing and producing over 50 different varietals of wine; from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot to Mourvedre, Viognier to Chardonnay.

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Big Bear Lake

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Big Bear Lake

Escape to Southern California’s mountain wonderland

Just two hours from Los Angeles, the San Bernardino Mountains offer a cool, pine-scented escape. At an altitude of 2,060 metres, Big Bear Lake is...

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Route 66

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Route 66

Get your kicks on America’s legendary highway

Back in its glory days, Route 66 began in Chicago and ended along the bluffs overlooking the Pacific, a 2,451 mile journey through farmlands,...

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May/June

Hot-air ballooning is a popular activity in Temecula year-round, but every June it becomes just a...

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Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

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The first Balloon and Wine Festival was launched in the spring of 1984 and was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residents. More than 4,000 people attended, as 35 balloons were launched from the Rancho California Plaza.

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Inland Empire Outlets

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Inland Empire Outlets

Find bargains on brand names at major outlet centres

The only thing better than scoring the perfect outfit or designer shoes is to get them for a bargain price. That’s why shopping in the Inland...

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California: Luxury

Shopping Hot Spots

Where to release your inner fashionista

Shopping is an art form in California. Whether you are in search of the perfect co*cktail dress or an authentic Mexican piñata, you will find it here. Want to sample fresh fruits and...

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Amgen Tour of California

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The multi-stageAmgen Tour of Californiais the largest cycling event in North America and every May the course brings new...

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Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

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Old world romance, contemporary comforts

Lavish and elegant, Riverside’s Mission Inn Hotel & Spa combines Old World romance with the splendor...

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Big-Bargain Outlet Malls

Where to save on Gucci, Versace, and other big name brands

With fabulous shopping places like Rodeo Drive and Union Square, California has undeniable star power when it comes to shopping. But all those fashion finds and gifts for everyone back home don’t...

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San Bernardino Museums

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San Bernardino Museums

Discover local and natural history and see art from around the world at area museums

Two local museums let you experience everything from the natural side of the Inland Empire to the treasures of ancient Egypt.

The San...

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Idyllwild

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Idyllwild

Nature and the arts find a perfect balance in this quaint mountain hamlet

Backed by mountain wilderness and filled with galleries, Idyllwild is a haven for both outdoor recreation and the arts.

Steep forested...

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San Bernardino National Forest is the largest urban forest in the United States.

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Lake Arrowhead

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Lake Arrowhead

Escape to an exclusive mountain haven

The drive from San Bernardino to Lake Arrowhead is a quick one, just 23 miles. But as you twist and climb from the busy valley and into the San...

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California Welcome Centers in the Inland Empire

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California Welcome Centers in the Inland Empire

Uncrowded wilderness, impressive culture, heart-pumping action

Discover the Inland Empire, 90 minutes from Los Angeles and you'll explore alpine lakes and mountains, beautiful wine country, amazing shopping,...

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Riverside

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Riverside

Visit this Inland Empire city to learn about its citrus past, stay in a world-famous inn, and tour gardens and galleries

Sixty miles east of Los Angeles,Riversideboasts a number of firsts, including...

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FAQs

Where does the Inland Empire start and end? ›

The boundaries of the Inland Empire are nebulous, but the region is generally defined as the cities of western Riverside County and southwestern San Bernardino County, adjacent to the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Is Palm Springs considered the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire is known as the "IE" or the "909" in reference to the predominant area code in San Bernardino County. Other area codes in the Inland Empire are: (951) for much of Riverside County and (760) for the "Low Desert" Palm Springs area and "High Desert" Victorville area.

How many cities are in the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire includes 52 cities, including the popular desert resort of Palm Springs. The Inland Empire is described as a Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S. Census Bureau, notated as Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA.

Is Pomona considered the Inland Empire? ›

Pomona | Los Angeles County, Inland Empire, Suburban City | Britannica.

Why do they call it the Inland Empire? ›

Originally coined to distinguish the area just east of Los Angeles and Orange County, the Inland Empire, or “IE,” moniker describes an area that was once part of the Orange Empire. Area cities such as Riverside, Corona, and Redlands played a major role in the American Citrus industry during the early 19th century.

What is the poorest city in the Inland Empire? ›

Due to the immigration of poor families flowing into the greater San Bernardino area looking for cheaper housing and jobs the effect on the economy on our local communities is negatively impacted.

What is the Inland Empire famous for? ›

The Inland Empire was previously known as the Orange Empire because of the vast amount of oranges and other succulent fruits that grow here. Apricots, peaches and passion fruit will become a staple of your diet.

Is LA part of the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire is located east of Los Angeles County. The Inland Empire is sometimes considered co-extensive with the federally-defined Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area, which covers more than 27,000 square miles (70,000 km2) and is part of the Greater Los Angeles area.

How many people live in the Inland Empire? ›

About 4.6 million people live in the two Inland Empire counties, roughly 16 percent of California's total area and about 11 percent of its population.

What is the largest city in the Inland Empire? ›

Inland Empire is a densely populated region, with the university town of Riverside as its largest city and San Bernardino as its second-largest city.

Where do most people live in California? ›

Greater Los Angeles has over 18.7 million residents and the San Francisco Bay Area has over 9.6 million residents. Los Angeles is the state's most populous city and the nation's second-most populous city, after New York City.

Is Menifee considered the Inland Empire? ›

Menifee is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and is part of the Inland Empire.

Is the Inland Empire scary? ›

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The entire film very disturbing, it is David Lynch's most surreal and hard to follow film. There are many themes of distorted realities and switched identities. There is a dream / nightmare-like atmosphere throughout most of the film.

Is Victorville a part of the Inland Empire? ›

Included are the major cities of Riverside, Ontario, San Bernardino, Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga in the eastern valleys of the Inland Empire. We have the mountain areas of Big Bear and Arrowhead. To the North we have the high desert cities of Victorville and Hesperia.

What area is considered the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire (locally known as the I.E.) is a region in Southern California; an urban and metropolitan area centered around the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino. The Inland Empire is located east of Los Angeles County.

What is considered part of the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire consists of two counties, San Bernardino and Riverside, and is considered part of Southern California. Yes, the two counties are part of the Los Angeles metro area, and have experienced explosive growth in the last two decades.

What constitutes the Inland Empire? ›

The Inland Empire is a region east of Los Angeles, covering more than 27,000 square miles of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The area has a population of approximately 4 Million people.

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