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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Rancho Cucamonga history and community

Three historic communities meet below the San Gabriel foothills. Rancho Cucamonga connects vineyard heritage, Route 66 and neighborhood life across Alta Loma, Cucamonga and Etiwanda.

Ozel Jewelers, Rancho Cucamonga

Three historic communities meet below the San Gabriel foothills. Rancho Cucamonga connects vineyard heritage, Route 66 and neighborhood life across Alta Loma, Cucamonga and Etiwanda. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

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Alta LomaExplore locallyEstablished neighborhoods sit below the foothills.EtiwandaExplore locallyAn older community with irrigation and agricultural history.

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Cultural stops in Rancho Cucamonga

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

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Cucamonga Service Station

Museum · 9670 Foothill Boulevard

The Cucamonga Service Station, built in 1915, has been restored to its original look and now serves as a museum in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Route 66 Inland Empire California, a nonprofit organization, owns and…

Historic places in Rancho Cucamonga

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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