Travel Guide to California

2013 Travel Guide to California

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INLAND EMPIRE This off-the-tourist-map region delivers big in active adventures and fine wine by lenore greiner INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY Ontario International Airport (ONT), 35 miles (56 km) east of downtown Los Angeles, 23 miles (37 km) west of San Bernardino, 16 miles (26 km) west of Riverside TOURISM WEBSITES bigbear.com lakearrowhead.net cityoftemecula.org POPULATION 3.6 million INLAND EMPIRE 178 2 013 travel guide to c al ifo r n i a await you within the Inland Empire's quintessentially Californian landscape. Rimmed by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and the San Jacinto range to the east, the region's snow-capped granite peaks quickly descend into high desert canyons and, finally, a thriving wine country. In this region you can explore Spanish and Native American history, savor scenic beauty along hiking paths or ski runs or partake in typically Californian diversions, escaping to a quiet golf resort, taking a wine-tasting tour or soaking in relaxing hot springs. And, with fewer crowds and lower prices than Lake Tahoe and Napa Valley, the Inland Empire offers vacation destinations high on charm and thrills and low on attitude. MANY NATURAL AND HISTORIC SURPRISES The Great Outdoors Within the pristine alpine wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest, nature lovers fish, hunt, camp or hit the trails on horseback. At Big Bear Lake, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation, from watersports in the summer to winter's alpine sports at Big Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, where the skiing and snowboarding are excellent. In summer, watersports lovers will find abundant fishing, boating, kayaking and even parasailing on Big Bear Lake. Lake Arrowhead offers hiking, horseback riding, biking and stream fishing. And golfers can challenge Temecula's ten golf courses. Or take in the natural beauty and wander the Swiss Chalet-style alpine village of peaceful Lake Arrowhead that offers charming shops and a year-round ice-skating rink. Or simply spend time stargazing, watching the leaves turn in autumn or the snowflakes flutter in winter. SAHANI PHOTOGRAPHY; TEMECULA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU TOP CITIES Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Temecula, Ontario, San Bernardino, Riverside

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