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Inland Empire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

metropolitan area and region in Southern California, United States

About Inland Empire

Some of the cities of the Inland Empire include Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario,Rancho Cucamonga,Redlands, Highland, Rialto, andFontana, among many others. These cities all lie in San Bernardino or Riverside counties. ThePalm Springsarea, which also lies in Riverside County in "the low desert", is farther east and is considered part of Coachella Valley. Similarly, the communities of Victorville and Hesperia lie north of the San Bernardino Mountains in the "high desert." The desert communities are generally not considered part of the IE. Native Americans called the Inland Empire home for thousands of years before the arrival of European explorers in the 18th century. Residents would spend winters in the warmer valleys and move into the cooler mountains during summer months. Throughout mu

Top Attractions in Inland Empire

Explore the best things to see and do in Inland Empire:

  • Route 66
  • San Bernardino Nat'l Forest
  • Santa Ana River Trail
  • Victoria Gardens

Inland Empire Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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