- Q: Where is Fontana located?
- A: Fontana is situated within the sunny San Bernardino County, California.
- Q: How did Fontana grow over time?
- A: Fontana originally grew exponentially after a steel mill was built in the town, eventually becoming a regional center.
- Q: What attractions does Fontana offer?
- A: Fontana boasts many different attractions, including historical buildings and thrilling racing experiences at the well-known Auto Club Speedway, the site of the original steel mill.
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1. Auto Club Speedway
Auto Club Speedway, originally known as the California Speedway, is a D-shaped oval, low-banked, two-mile superspeedway. The racetrack in Fontana has played host to NASCAR races every year since the year 1997. The speedway is also host to several open wheel race events during the year. Owned and run by the International Speedway Corporation, the Auto Club Speedway near Interstate 15 and Interstate 10 can accommodate up to sixty-eight thousand guests in its grandstand. There are also twenty-eight skyboxes, bringing the total capacity number to 122,000. A fanzone located behind the main section of the grandstand was added in 2006.
9300 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, Phone: 800-944-7223
2. Sierra Lakes Golf Club
At the Sierra Lakes Golf Club, golfers can have an opportunity to take their golf game to its peak right beneath the peaks of the region’s San Bernardino Mountains. The scenic golf club is located in the center of California’s Inland Empire. The Sierra Lakes Golf Club was designed by Ted Robinson, a renowned golf course architect, and laid out in a way that takes full advantage of the beautiful view of the mountains. Golfers can go from one hole to another and feel like they can reach up and be able to touch the magnificent mountains that exist just past the green.
16600 Clubhouse Dr, Fontana, CA 92336, Phone: 909-350-2500
3. Tibbies Center Stage Theater
The Tibbies Center Stage Theater is quite aware that many a great night spent at the theater typically features an excellent dining experience prior to the performance. Fortunately for patrons of the Center Stage Theater, they can do both at one beautiful venue. The dinner at Center Stage offers delectable dessert, appetizer, cocktail, and wine menus in addition to several delicious choices of entrees for guests to eat, providing an exciting and complete night at a theater. The Center Stage Theater is the home of the famous Tibbies Great American Cabaret, which has been a favorite in Southern California for more than forty years.
8463 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, Phone: 909-429-7469
4. Corky's Kitchen & Bakery
Corky's Kitchen & Bakery was inspired by the grandmother of the owners, Grandma Corky, who would always say “life is too short, live your dream.” That is just what the owners of the restaurant and bakery did. Grandma Corky would make everything from scratch and used only fresh ingredients. Her main ingredient, however, was love. She passed down recipes that filled both the stomach and the soul, showing how she cared. Corky’s Bakery serves homemade pies, made with the finest ingredients and a flaky crust fresh daily; as well as muffins, cookies, and other freshly baked goods and homemade desserts.
10926 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92337, Phone: 909-428-3100
5. Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill Restaurant & Entertainment
At Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill Restaurant & Entertainment, the tortillas are alway homemade and made fresh every day. The San Bernardino area in California has many different Mexican restaurants to choose from, but Pancho Villa’s is a bit unique among these. Along with serving delicious Mexican fare, the restaurant also features on-stage, live entertainment. Sunday Brunch at Pancho Villa’s offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of Mexican food, as well as dancing and on-stage music. Guests can enjoy delicious food, some of the area’s best Mariachi music, and traditional Mexican dancers. Pancho Villa’s is both a restaurant and a unique local dance club.
10210 Juniper Ave, Fontana, California 92335, Phone: 909-356-0906
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