Cucamonga Valley facts for kids
The Cucamonga Valley is a special area in southern California. It's mostly in the southwestern part of San Bernardino County and the northwestern part of Riverside County. This valley sits right below the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. It's part of a larger area known as the Inland Empire.
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What is the Cucamonga Valley Like?
The Cucamonga Valley is located between two big cities: Los Angeles and San Bernardino. It's part of the eastern Pomona Valley and the western San Bernardino Valley.
Long ago, this valley was famous for making wine. There's even a special wine-growing area here called the Cucamonga Valley AVA. This means the area has the right climate and soil for growing grapes. However, as more and more people moved to Southern California, towns and cities grew. This growth meant that many of the vineyards were replaced by homes and businesses.
Cities in the Valley
Several cities are found in the Cucamonga Valley. These include:
Who Lives in the Valley?
The people living in the Cucamonga Valley have changed over time. In the past, most people were of European descent. Now, more and more people from Latino and African American backgrounds are moving to the area. While not as many as in some other parts of Southern California, the number of Asian Americans is also growing steadily. For example, the city of Rancho Cucamonga has the largest Asian American population in the valley.
How to Get Around the Valley?
It's easy to travel through the Cucamonga Valley using different types of transportation.
Public Transportation
You can use public transportation to get around. Two train lines, part of the Metrolink system, serve the area. These are the San Bernardino Line and the Riverside Line. Both lines connect the valley to Los Angeles Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
Major Roads
Many important roads and freeways run through the valley.
- East-West Freeways: From north to south, these include State Route 210, Interstate 10, State Route 60, and State Route 91.
- North-South Freeway: The main north-south freeway is Interstate 15.
There are also historic roads like U.S. Route 66, which is known as Foothill Boulevard here. Other important local streets include Base Line Road, Arrow Route, 4th Street/San Bernardino Avenue, Van Buren/Mission Boulevard, and Valley Boulevard (running east-west). Archibald Avenue, Sierra Avenue, and Riverside Avenue run north-south.
