Welcome to the Inland Empire . . . It’s a great place to live!
Enjoy this Photo Tour through some of Southern California’s Inland Empire and the surrounding foothill communities of Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Pomona, Chino Hills, Upland, Fontana, Rialto, Victorville, Riverside, Corona, Murrieta, Moreno Valley and Palm Springs. Touring these Tri County Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside cities, communities and neighborhoods will help you realize out why We Love Our Community!
The Inland Empire of Southern California is the unofficial name of the area adjacent to, and inland from, the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Previously referred to as the Orange Empire for the area’s historical orange groves and thriving citrus industry, the term Inland Empire was coined in the 1950′s in order to identify this area approximately 60 miles from north to south and some 50 miles wide spanning both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Since the Inland Empire is not the formal name of the area, there are no proper boundaries, although the San Gabriel Mountains are often used as a starting point in the North and San Diego County to the South.
Commonly referred to as The IE by locals, the Inland Empire is perhaps the only place in the United States where you are 45 minutes from ski slopes and 45 minutes from the beach; during certain times of the year, the weather encourages both skiing and surfing on the same day! The Inland Empire is Southern California’s Backyard offering outdoor sports such as snowboarding, motorcycling, biking, camping, hiking, ballooning, racing, and four-wheeling . . . everything but the beach!
People have been attracted to the natural wonders of the area for years and continue to enjoy the natural amenities today in every conceivable way. With a rich history, natural wealth, and a robust economy, the Inland Empire is an area full of surprises.
Did You Know . . .
- Riverside-San Bernardino was ranked first in the country (among large cities) for top U.S. cities to do business (Inc. magazine, May 2005).
- The economy is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the nation and boasts the 13th-largest metropolitan market.
- Dominating the region geographically, San Bernardino County takes up more than 20,000 square miles, making it the largest county in the contiguous United States.
- Served by the Ontario International Airport
Find out more information on some of our cities on the community pages here.
