10 Things to Do in Upland That You Shouldn't Miss

January 13, 2018 Toi Mattera

Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The municipality is located at an elevation of 1,242 feet (379 m). As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario. Upland is located at the foot of the highest part of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Los Angeles suburb is part of the Inland Empire, a metropolitan area situated directly east of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Upland

1. Graber Olive House

315 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764-2709 +1 800-996-5483
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

Graber Olive House

The central manufacturing plant of famous Graber olives.

Reviewed By SharonOregon - Oregon

We loved this gift shop!!! Beautiful displays!!! The olives we sampled were excellent and had the perfect amount of saltiness!!!

2. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711-3157 +1 909-625-8767
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 151 reviews

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Reviewed By zippytongflockings - Claremont California

I want to say that first of all I have been a supporting member of the garden since 2009. I walk the property at least 2 to 3 times a week. I love the garden. That being said, RSABG could use much work! Especially the back half of the property. The more visited front of the property receives most of attention and is pleasant to meander through. Often there fun interactive displays and coupled with the beautiful surroundings, invites one to linger. There are ample benches to be found - I have my favorites. Sometimes I bring a book and stay for a couple hours. The garden is most crowded on weekends so I try and come during the week. While the garden does have a cohesive layout, the stressed California Plant Communities area, along its crumbling asphalt access roads and spray painted signage make if feel more ad-hock than deliberate. It is this area needs the most work. In the meantime, I will continue to support the garden and hope that someday this property's full potential can be realized.

3. Madonna of the Trail

N Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Madonna of the Trail

Reviewed By Ronald C - Upland, California

A lot of history Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. The monuments were commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, The trail starts in Pennsylvanian and ends in Upland. This one was deciated in 1929

4. Victoria Gardens

12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-8103 +1 909-803-1280
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 321 reviews

Victoria Gardens

Reviewed By kelliducloux1 - Perris, California

I love Victoria Gardens. It is the best outside mall and it has everything you need: eateries, movies, shopping, and even ride-along trains for the kids. I love coming here; it’s always a treat. I’ve visited on a sunny day and enjoyed walking around and getting ice cream. And I’ve also come at night to enjoy dinner and evening shopping. It is definitely a thing to do in the area.

5. Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts

5131 Carnelian St, Alta Loma, CA 91701-1421 +1 909-980-0412
Excellent
91%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 30 reviews

Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts

Visit the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation on their 5 1/2 acre site set in the foothills of the San Gabrial Mountains, less than 2 miles from the 210 freeway. Public hours: Thurs and Sat, 12-4pm Sam Maloof was one of the most respected furniture makers of the 20th century. His rocking chairs were highly esteemed by both Presidents Reagan and Carter. His home was hand built by Sam and his assistants over a period of 40 years and reflects Sam's love of finely crafted wood, right down to unique hand-crafted wooden latches and hinges on the doors. When threatened by the 210 Freeway, several of his patrons banded together to assure the home received the recognition it deserved on the National Register of Historic Places where it is cited as a work of art in its own right. The home and associated shops where Sam continued to build furniture until his death at 93 in 2009 were moved to the current site in Alta Loma. This site now includes the historic home, which is open for docent led tours at a small fee, the Jacobs Education Center which presents changing exhibits and the lovely Gardens which encompass five different landscapes of California native plants and Mediterranean plants which demonstrate water wise gardening for Southern California home owners. The Gardens are open at no charge, as is the Jacobs Education center when there is a show in the center. Reservations for the Historic Home tours are strongly suggested.

Reviewed By Hokie67 - Chestertown, Maryland

We went here on a tour through the Palm Springs Modernism Festival on a cool rainy week day. It was a step back in time. So much so that you actually felt that Sam was watching and listening as we went through the rooks and gardens.

It's an engineering fete of epic proportions as the complex itself was moved from its original location to make way for an LA Freeway extension. And the woman in charge of that move was actually there on hand to tell that story.

It doesn't take but a peek to see how Sam was a master craftsman and planner. His furniture fit his home design perfectly. While both ooze mid-century modern... the style is timeless.

There are docents everywhere who have personal anecdotes about Sam, his wife and his work. Some places like this are a one and done and you tuck that bit of history into your experiences. But... this is a place that I'd plan to go back to if we were anywhere in the area. It's that all encompassing.

6. Pacific Electric Trail

8500 Foothill Blvd., Route 66 Trailhead, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Pacific Electric Trail

Reviewed By CAEJ7 - Los Angeles, California

Great trail, fun, usually safe, and easy to use. The one improvement that could be made would to have more public accessible bathrooms along the trail. Guys use the bushes, girls are out of luck. A few parks exist along the trail with easily accessible bathroom facilities, but, not many. There are also few stores or places that might have a bathroom. Central 'Park" in Rancho Cucamonga only has a bathroom inside the main community center - so - if you are walking your dog you are out of luck to use that bathroom. There is also little shade available on much of the trail so best to use in the early morning or late evening in the summer heat.

7. Dale Bros. Brewery

2120 Porter Field Way, Upland, CA 91786-2111 +1 909-579-0032
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Dale Bros. Brewery

Reviewed By Eric O - Upland, California

I love this place. It's a nice place to relax with locals and drink amazing craft beers. My favorites are the Red between the lines and the Runway IPA. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have food venders on the weekend, that are always good.

8. Citizens Business Bank Arena

4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario, CA 91764-7966 +1 909-244-5500
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Citizens Business Bank Arena

Reviewed By kanbaatar - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

A best-of-friends and I, along with my wife, attended three Ontario Reign Ice Hockey Games here at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, in Ontario, California. The Ontario Reign are a professional ice hockey team and a member of the Amerian Hockey League. The Reign play their home games here at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.

The Citizens Business Bank Arena is an outstanding venue. It is very clean and security personnel assure that any non-acceptable behavior is stopped before things get out-of-hand as can happen at sporting events. The public rest rooms are clean and there are many food choices available to fans attending the Reign games.

My friend has season tickets and attends all of the Reign home games when possible. He is a member of the very nice San Manuel Club where members can eat a buffet meal before games and also spent time in the club between the 1st and 2nd periods of game. The buffet meals are phenomenal. Immaculate and uncrowded restroom facilities are available to club members.

In studying other Trip Advisor Posts, I see that the Citizens Business Bank Arena, hosts many other events over a wide range of activities.

9. Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

4031 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711-1406 +1 909-399-5490
Excellent
63%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

Reviewed By SanMo - Malibu, California

My last day in the area after spending several days hiking up the hill at baldy-icehouse

Don't think I've ever been to a bad park! This is an excellent park and wilderness area.
It's a park that's clean, friendly and gets used!

Lotsa parking and inexpensive at $3.00.
Fun trails that can give you some distance.
Easy hiking on fire roads that old, young, in-shape and outa-shape can enjoy.
Dog friendly and no bags left on the trails.
Trash free trails.
Friendly walkers and hikers almost always greeting as we pass.

Only bummer is the usual horrible bikers---mamil---middle aged men in lycra. Don't think they know how boorish they behave while riding and how clownish they look!

10. Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter

8408 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-3904 +1 909-477-2760
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter

Reviewed By clogtchr - Rancho Cucamonga, California

A great place for baseball fans. Our family has been several times and have always enjoyed it. I like the minor league team better than the major league teams. For some reason it is more fun.

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