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California Road Trip: Inland Empire to Alpine Escape
4 – 5 Days, 8 Stops, 269 Miles
California, United States
Journey from sun-drenched Riverside to mountainous Big Bear Lake, then cruise back downhill to Southern California’s wine-and-spa country.
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Stop 1: Ontario
📍Logan's Candies, massage at Salt Oasis, and a stop at the Ontario Museum of History and Art
Ontario, California, United States
Swing by the historic Logan's Candies for a treat. Then mellow out with a halo massage and salt-breathing session at Ontario’s chill spot, Salt Oasis. Stop in at the Ontario Museum of History & Art to learn about Ontario’s heritage and view paintings and sculptures by local artists.
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Stop 2: San Bernardino
📍Stop at art and history museums and enjoy lunch at Spirit of Texas BBQ
San Bernardino, California, United States
San Bernardino‘s location on historic Route 66 has long attracted road-trippers. At the San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum, learn more about the city’s past, or get schooled on much older history at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, home to a vast collection of Egyptian antiquities. Stop by Spirit of Texas Barbecue to try the popular rib tips plate or brisket sandwich.
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Stop 3: Temecula
📍Explore wineries and take a wine tour in Old Town Temecula!
Temecula, California, United States
North of San Diego County lies the grape-rich region of Temecula, a fertile valley boasting vineyards and 1860s cowboy vibes. With 50 wineries to visit, it’s hard to narrow the choices. Take a tour with Temecula Cable Car Wine Tours or stroll along Old Town Temecula’s rustic wooden sidewalks and admire its Old West storefronts housing contemporary shops.
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Stop 4: Big Bear Lake
📍 Enjoy hiking, biking and lakefront fun
Big Bear Lake, California, United States
Snowflakes and ski hills lure Big Bear’s winter visitors, but the rest of the year this alpine getaway is focused on hiking, biking, and lakefront fun at 6,750 feet in elevation. Rent a kayak and paddle around Big Bear Lake’s quiet coves, or go for a cruise on the Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat or Big Bear Pirate Ship.
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California, United States
Check out this Inland Empire road trip-guide from Ontario to Corona