Use this Fontana, California city guide to find things to do, free things, parks, family-friendly places, coffee shops, food, downtown stops, and useful local picks in San Bernardino County.
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Things To Do in Fontana, CA
Fontana is part of the Inland Empire in San Bernardino County. Use this city guide to compare local parks, free things to do, coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, family-friendly stops, and useful places worth planning around.
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Top Free Things To Do in Fontana
Mary Vagle Nature CenterFontana - Parks & Outdoors - Fontana's nature center and trail stop for local wildlife, easy nature learning, school-age kids, and calmer outdoor time in the Jurupa Hills area.
Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional ParkFontana - Parks & Outdoors - A large Fontana regional park area tied to Jurupa Hills recreation, nature, splash-park seasonality, trails, and family-friendly outdoor time.
South Fontana Farmers MarketFontana - Farmers Markets - South Fontana Farmers Market is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in San Bernardino County. The current state list shows it at South Ridge Park, 14501 Oak Hills Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336, operating Thursday from 3pm - 7pm during Year Round. Market phone: (760) 956-0758. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
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Mary Vagle Nature CenterFontana - Parks & Outdoors - Fontana's nature center and trail stop for local wildlife, easy nature learning, school-age kids, and calmer outdoor time in the Jurupa Hills area.
Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional ParkFontana - Parks & Outdoors - A large Fontana regional park area tied to Jurupa Hills recreation, nature, splash-park seasonality, trails, and family-friendly outdoor time.
Paperboy Roasting CompanyFontana - Coffee Shops - A Fontana roastery-style coffee pick for people who want a more serious local coffee stop, roasted-coffee energy, espresso drinks, and a stronger alternative to chain coffee.
Xol CoffeeFontana - Coffee Shops - A Fontana coffee stop for quick local drinks, Valley Boulevard errands, casual coffee runs, and people who want another independent option beyond the major chains.
Mi Flor MayorFontana - Coffee Shops - A Fontana coffee shop for Abuelita-style mochas, house-made syrups, pastries, and a more personal Mexican-inspired coffee stop near Sierra Avenue.
Sundowners Family Restaurant FontanaFontana - Restaurants - A family restaurant in Fontana with lunch specials, dinners, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, sides, desserts, and a kids menu. Useful for affordable family meals and straightforward local dining.
Klatch Coffee FontanaFontana - Coffee Shops - A Fontana Klatch Coffee cafe and drive-thru on Sierra Avenue. Useful for early coffee, commute stops, pastries, breakfast, and a convenient local alternative to generic coffee chains.
South Fontana Farmers MarketFontana - Farmers Markets - South Fontana Farmers Market is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in San Bernardino County. The current state list shows it at South Ridge Park, 14501 Oak Hills Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336, operating Thursday from 3pm - 7pm during Year Round. Market phone: (760) 956-0758. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
North Fontana Farmers MarketFontana - Farmers Markets - North Fontana Farmers Market is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in San Bernardino County. The current state list shows it at 15556 Summit Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336, operating Sunday from 10am - 3pm during Year Round. Market phone: (760) 956-0758. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
Almeria ParkFontana - Parks & Outdoors - Almeria Park is listed by the City of Fontana as a public park or recreation open space. Use this listing for local park discovery, nearby outdoor time, playground or sports planning, family outings, and neighborhood walks. Check the official city parks page before going for current amenities, closures, reservations, field status, and posted rules: https://www.fontanaca.gov/156/Facilities-Parks
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