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The '''Inland Empire''' of [[California]] is a semi-arid region, east of [[Los Angeles]], made up of scores of cities and towns. The boundaries are often a subject of debate, however, it is generally agreed that the western boundary is the San Bernardino/Los Angeles County line and the eastern limits are the most urbanized areas of San Bernardino and Riverside
counties
. The population of the Inland Empire is over 4 million residents. When taken as the Greater Los Angeles Area, which stretches from the western edge of Ventura County to the eastern boundary of the Inland Empire, this region has a combined population of 17 million. The Inland Empire has its roots in agriculture, primarily citrus and wine-making. The "I.E." (as it is sometimes referred to) is home to many worthwhile attractions.
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The '''Inland Empire''' of [[
Southern
California]] is a semi-arid region, east of [[Los Angeles]], made up of scores of cities and towns. The boundaries are often a subject of debate, however, it is generally agreed that the western boundary is the
[[
San Bernardino
County]]
/
[[
Los Angeles County
]]
line and the eastern limits are the most urbanized areas of San Bernardino
County
and
[[
Riverside
County]]
. The population of the Inland Empire is over 4 million residents. When taken as the Greater Los Angeles Area, which stretches from the western edge of
[[
Ventura County
]]
to the eastern boundary of the Inland Empire, this region has a combined population of 17 million. The Inland Empire has its roots in agriculture, primarily citrus and wine-making. The "I.E." (as it is sometimes referred to) is home to many worthwhile attractions.
==Cities==
==Cities==
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==Understand==
==Understand==
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Some of the cities of the Inland Empire include Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Highland, Rialto, and Fontana, among many others. These cities all lie in San Bernardino or Riverside counties. The Palm Springs area, which also lies in Riverside County in "the high desert", is farther east and is considered part of Coachella Valley. The High Desert is generally not considered part of the I.E.
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Some of the cities of the Inland Empire include Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario,
[[
Rancho Cucamonga
]]
,
[[
Redlands
]]
, Highland, Rialto, and
[[
Fontana
]]
, among many others. These cities all lie in San Bernardino or Riverside counties. The
[[
Palm Springs
]]
area, which also lies in Riverside County in "the high desert", is farther east and is considered part of Coachella Valley. The High Desert is generally not considered part of the I.E.
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[[Image:Inlandempire citrusgrove.jpg|thumb|Citrus groves used to dominate the landscape 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.
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[[Image:Inlandempire citrusgrove.jpg|thumb|Citrus groves used to dominate the landscape of the IE.]]
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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 much of the 19th and 20th century, agriculture was the dominant industry for the region. The post-World War II decades saw an explosion of residents and industry as developers turned to cheap land east of Los Angeles. Although the area is often criticized for its sprawling developments that are incredibly automobile-dependent, in recent years many cities have made an effort to encourage denser housing developments centered around commercial and office-park developments. Today, the region's growth continues as housing prices remain incredibly affordable and residents from Orange and Los Angeles counties swell the area's population.
Throughout much of the 19th and 20th century, agriculture was the dominant industry for the region. The post-World War II decades saw an explosion of residents and industry as developers turned to cheap land east of Los Angeles. Although the area is often criticized for its sprawling developments that are incredibly automobile-dependent, in recent years many cities have made an effort to encourage denser housing developments centered around commercial and office-park developments. Today, the region's growth continues as housing prices remain incredibly affordable and residents from Orange and Los Angeles counties swell the area's population.
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==Talk==
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Like the rest of California and the nation, English is the main language spoken. But like many American regions that border Mexico, Spanish is widely spoken by some residents as well as some employees at restaurants, stores, and businesses. That being said, there are certainly many parts of the region where knowing some basic Spanish will go a long way in helping you receive better service at restaurants and businesses. Some residents, however, advocate the opposite, feeling that those who speak only Spanish can give and receive better service by learning some basic English.
The Inland Empire is highly populated, containing 4.2 million residents. However, the area isn't as totally self-sufficient in the regard that many residents still commute to their jobs in the adjacent Los Angeles metropolitan area of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Inland Empire residents also tend to travel to Los Angeles and its immediate environs for activities such as zoos, aquariums, theme parks, planetariums, higher-rated museums, and such. This isn't to say the Inland Empire is without its own attractions as its has some good theatres, nearby mountains, lakes, and enjoyable restaurants and malls. But it does show that the Inland Empire is not just a stand-alone metropolitan area, but also an integrated part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
The Inland Empire is highly populated, containing 4.2 million residents. However, the area isn't as totally self-sufficient in the regard that many residents still commute to their jobs in the adjacent Los Angeles metropolitan area of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Inland Empire residents also tend to travel to Los Angeles and its immediate environs for activities such as zoos, aquariums, theme parks, planetariums, higher-rated museums, and such. This isn't to say the Inland Empire is without its own attractions as its has some good theatres, nearby mountains, lakes, and enjoyable restaurants and malls. But it does show that the Inland Empire is not just a stand-alone metropolitan area, but also an integrated part of the Greater Los Angeles area.
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==Talk==
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Like the rest of California and the nation, English is the main language spoken. But like many American regions that border Mexico, [[Spanish]] is widely spoken by some residents as well as some employees at restaurants, stores, and businesses. That being said, there are certainly many parts of the region where knowing some basic Spanish will go a long way in helping you receive better service at restaurants and businesses. Some residents, however, advocate the opposite, feeling that those who speak only Spanish can give and receive better service by learning some basic English.
==Get in==
==Get in==
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'''LA/Ontario International Airport ({{IATA|ONT}})''' is the main airport for the Inland Empire. Almost all domestic airlines serve the airport and there are a handful of flights to [[Mexico]] depending on the season.
'''LA/Ontario International Airport ({{IATA|ONT}})''' is the main airport for the Inland Empire. Almost all domestic airlines serve the airport and there are a handful of flights to [[Mexico]] depending on the season.
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Commercial airports in [[LAX|Los Angeles]], Burbank, Santa Ana, and Long Beach (all outside the Inland Empire, but still in the Greater L.A. area) can be used, but understand that they are about a one-hour drive away ''without'' traffic -and chances are there is going to be traffic in Southern California.
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Commercial airports in [[LAX|Los Angeles]],
[[
Burbank
]]
,
[[
Santa Ana
(California)|Santa Ana]]
, and
[[
Long Beach
]]
(all outside the Inland Empire, but still in the Greater L.A. area) can be used, but understand that they are about a one-hour drive away ''without'' traffic -and chances are there is going to be traffic in Southern California.
'''San Bernardino Airport ({{IATA|SBD}})''', in the Inland Empire, has been undergoing renovations in the past several years and may receive domestic flights soon, but it is currently a commuter airport mainly for private aircraft.
'''San Bernardino Airport ({{IATA|SBD}})''', in the Inland Empire, has been undergoing renovations in the past several years and may receive domestic flights soon, but it is currently a commuter airport mainly for private aircraft.
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Other smaller municipal and private airports dot the landscape as well, including Cable Airport in Upland, which is the largest private airport in the United States.
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Other smaller municipal and private airports dot the landscape as well, including Cable Airport in
[[
Upland
]]
, which is the largest private airport in the United States.
===By train===
===By train===
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===By car===
===By car===
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Three east-west freeways link the Inland Empire with Los Angeles to the west. Interstate 10, the main route, connects downtown Los Angeles with San Bernardino. Interstate 210 and State Route 210 connect Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley with San Bernardino and Redlands. State Route 60 connects downtown Los Angeles with downtown Riverside.
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Three east-west freeways link the Inland Empire with Los Angeles to the west. Interstate 10, the main route, connects downtown Los Angeles with San Bernardino. Interstate 210 and State Route 210 connect
[[
Pasadena
]]
and the
[[
San Fernando Valley
]]
with San Bernardino and Redlands. State Route 60 connects downtown Los Angeles with downtown Riverside.
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In addition, the almost always-congested State Route 91 freeway connects many Orange County Cities with Riverside. Two north-south freeways also traverse the region. Interstate 15 connects San Diego to Las Vegas via Corona and the western Inland Empire cities. Interstate 215 forms a loop through the eastern cities, from San Bernardino south to Riverside, Perris, and Murrieta.
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In addition, the almost always-congested State Route 91 freeway connects many Orange County Cities with Riverside. Two north-south freeways also traverse the region. Interstate 15 connects
[[
San Diego
]]
to
[[
Las Vegas
]]
via
[[
Corona
]]
and the western Inland Empire cities. Interstate 215 forms a loop through the eastern cities, from San Bernardino south to Riverside, Perris, and Murrieta.
===By bus===
===By bus===
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===By car===
===By car===
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Much of the Inland Empire is laid out in a grid-like pattern, making navigation very easy. In addition, streets maintain their names as they cross city boundaries, which helps reduce confusion.
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Much of the Inland Empire is laid out in a grid-like pattern, making navigation very easy. In addition, streets maintain their names as they cross city boundaries, which helps reduce confusion.
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Because many Inland Empire residents commute towards Los Angeles and Orange counties for work, westbound traffic is heaviest in the morning (between 7 and 9AM) and eastbound is heaviest in the evening (between 4 and 7PM). Friday traffic can be a nightmare, especially on long weekends, as many Southern California residents flock to Las Vegas. However, some simple day-planning can help you avoid driving on freeways during rush hour and will make your experience more enjoyable.
Because many Inland Empire residents commute towards Los Angeles and Orange counties for work, westbound traffic is heaviest in the morning (between 7 and 9AM) and eastbound is heaviest in the evening (between 4 and 7PM). Friday traffic can be a nightmare, especially on long weekends, as many Southern California residents flock to Las Vegas. However, some simple day-planning can help you avoid driving on freeways during rush hour and will make your experience more enjoyable.