The Inland Empire is not only the largest region in Southern California, but is also in the top twelve of the entire United States. This 2 county area is roughly 2/3rds the size of Connecticut. It’s surrounded by mountain ranges and hills, with only a few natural passes to Los Angeles and Orange County to the West.  The Inland Empire includes almost 50 cities, including Riverside, San Bernardino, Chino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Loma Linda, Redlands, Corona, Palm Springs to the East and Temecula's Wine Country to the south.  It also includes the San Bernardino Mountains to the north including Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.  

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