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MOUNTAIN CENTER
Lake Hemet. Swim, fi sh, and boat in this lake bounded
by manzanita, pines, and oaks. Each year the lake is
stocked with more than 13,000 pounds of rainbow
trout. 951/659-2680; golakehemet.com
MURRIETA
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Discover
woodlands, wetlands, and prairies at this hidden gem.
Look for more than 200 species of native birds, as well
as bobcats and badgers. 951/677-6951; rivcoparks.org
OAK GLEN
Oak Glen Apple Growers Association. Pick your own
fruit at mile-high apple farms in the San Bernardino
Mountain foothills east of Yucaipa. Taste apple butter,
apple cider, and apple pie. oakglen.net
ONTARIO
CA Welcome Center. Located in the Fashion Alley
at Ontario Mills, this is your one-stop to discover
California, including the Greater Ontario Region which
has so much to off er. Dream big and create a true
California adventure. Let our destination services
team answer questions, make itinerary suggestions,
provide concierge guest services and assist with hotel,
rental car, and restaurant reservations. 909/980-2019;
visitcalifornia.com/welcome-centers
GOCAL (Greater Ontario, California). Discover
the local fl avor of SoCal cities Ontario and Rancho
Cucamonga. Breathtaking outdoor adventures, worldclass
shopping, authentic global cuisines, and top-tier
entertainment. Why wait? Let's go! 800/455-5755
go-cal.org See ad, page 85
Ontario International Airport. Southern California's
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest
growing airport in the United States. It is a full-service
airport off ering nonstop commercial jet service
to major airports in the U.S., Mexico, and Taiwan.
fl yontario.com
Ontario Museum of History and Art. Walk through
wrought iron gates of Ontario's historic former city hall
to explore exhibits focused on the arts and culture of
the Inland Empire. Admission is free. 909/395-2510;
ontariomuseum.org
PERRIS
Lake Perris State Recreation Area. Lake Perris has
white beaches, blue water, and rocky Alessandro Island,
where you can pull up your kayak and have lunch. Hike,
bike, or horseback ride on nine miles of trails surrounding
the lake, or go rock climbing on 180-foot-high Big
Rock. 951/940-5600; parks.ca.gov
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Get a
taste of the 1,200-mile trail that the Spanish expeditionary
leader traveled in the 1770s. Download a map and
create your own adventure. nps.gov/juba
Southern California Railway Museum. Take a narrated
tour of the museum and tootle along on restored trains
that helped shape modern life in Southern California.
951/943-3020; socalrailway.org
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
John Rains House. Docents greet you at the door of
this 1860 house in Rancho Cucamonga, which has been
restored and features period furnishings. 909/7988608;
sbcounty.gov
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and
Crafts. World's largest collection of Sam Maloof
furniture in a California modernist home built by the
famous woodworker. Tours, gallery, workshops, garden
and gifts. Smithsonian Affi liate. malooff oundation.org
REDLANDS
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens. View a historic
7,000-square-foot Victorian " petite chateau " that
dates to 1897 and an Italian Renaissance-style garden.
Group tours available. 909/792-2111; kimberlycrest.org
San Bernardino County Museum. Natural history
exhibits, a live animal discovery center, and more in
Redlands, midway between L.A. and Palm Springs.
909/798-8608; museum.sbcounty.gov
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RIVERSIDE
University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens.
A 40-acre living plant museum with more than 3,500
plant species from around the world. Explore on your
own, or sign up for a guided summer Twilight Tour.
951/827-7090; gardens.ucr.edu
Riverside Art Museum. Housed in a 1929 building
designed by famed Hearst Castle architect Julia
Morgan, RAM features traditional and contemporary
art, and also off ers art classes for all ages. 951/6847111;
riversideartmuseum.org
RUNNING SPRINGS
Rim Nordic Ski Area. Cross-country ski and snowshoe
through the San Bernardino National Forest on
tree-lined, machined-groomed trails. 909/867-2600;
rimnordic.com
Snow Valley Mountain Resort. Started in 1924, Snow
Valley is the oldest operating ski resort in Southern
California. Now part of Big Bear Mountain Resort, with
runs ranging from beginner to black diamonds.
bigbearmountainresort.com
SAN BERNARDINO
San Bernardino National Forest. Southern
California's go-to forest for recreation off ers fi shing,
hiking, off -highway vehicle areas and trails, with 42
campsites and more. 909/382-2600; fs.usda.gov
San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum.
Housed in the historic, Mission-style Santa Fe Depot,
this museum features railroad memorabilia; explore it
on your own or take a First Wednesdays tour. 951/5444449;
sbdepotmuseum.com
SKYFOREST
Heaps Peak Arboretum. Experience the demonstration
gardens, the " animal tracks trail, " and a guided
tour of the mile-long Sequoia Trail at this beautiful
mountain oasis. hparboretum.com
TEMECULA
Rose Haven Heritage Garden. Two miles from
downtown, take a walk amid 1,600 roses, among them
hybrid teas, fl oribundas, and mini-roses. 951/5263479;
temeculavalleyrosesociety.org
Visit Temecula Valley. Located approximately 90 miles
south of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego,
Temecula Valley combines a convenient destination with
unbelievable scenic beauty. 888/363-2852; visittemeculavalley.com
WRIGHTWOOD
Mountain
High Ski Resort. A mere 80 miles from Los
Angeles, this ski resort in the San Gabriel Mountains is
open from mid-November through mid-April. 888/7547878;
mthigh.com
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YUCAIPA
Wildwood Canyon State Park. Enjoy sweeping views
of the surrounding valleys in the foothills of the San
Bernardino Mountains. See groves of ancient live oaks
and possibly a bobcat or coyotes. 951/940-5600;
parks.ca.gov
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