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More than the region's gateway, the West End lures visitors with
well known Southern California attractions.
At the crossroads of Southern California, the Inland Empire bor-
ders Los Angeles and Orange counties. At the apex of four major
freeways in Southern California, the West End transportation cor-
ridor links the greater Los Angles area with the interior of the
United States.
The West End's largest city, Ontario, is home to the LA/Ontario
International Airport (ONT). Ranked by Forbes as one of the na-
tion's best alternative airports, LA/Ontario has nine major airlines
and over 250 flights daily to key destinations.
The contemporary designed Ontario Convention Center is
equipped with the latest in technology, and has 225,000 square
feet of flexible meeting space. With a 70,000 square foot column
free exhibit hall, 20,000 square foot ballroom and an additional
24,000 square feet of flexible breakout rooms, the center is ideal
for small to mid-size events of up to 5,000 people. Within walking
distance of the Center are over 2,500 hotel rooms to accommo-
date any budget.
As Southern California's most incredible shopping destination
the Ontario Mills Mall awes shoppers, with more than 200 man-
ufacturer and retail outlets, brand-name and specialty stores all
under one roof! Discover imaginative eateries in the Food Court
or enjoy dining at one of the four restaurants. Entertainment for
all ages makes Ontario Mills an exciting place...comedy club, bil-
liards, arcade games and over 30 movie screens.
Citizens Business Bank Arena the centerpiece of Piemonte at
the Ontario Center is the home of the Ontario Reign, bringing
the excitement of professional ice hockey to Ontario. The Reign
an affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, are members of the
twenty four team ECHL, regarded as the premier AA professional
hockey league in North America. In addition to the Reign, the
Arena also hosts a variety of other sporting competitions, con-
certs, family shows, special events, and community activities.
Ontario's strategic location in Southern California
makes it easy to reach popular attractions, whether it is
Disneyland, famous beaches, mountain and desert resorts
or the glamour of Hollywood.
West End communities surrounding Ontario all have
their own unique claims on the visitor's attention.
North of Ontario surrounded by the majestic San
Gabriel mountains is Rancho Cucamonga, home to
historic Route 66, golfing at an Arnold Palmer-designed
course, exciting minor league baseball, live theater per-
formances, artistic and historic tours, museums, upscale
shopping and dining at the most popular fashion retailers
and restaurants, and over 150 miles of hiking, biking, and
equestrian trails.
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