About the Corona, California Area
The City of Corona was established in
1896, during the Southern California citrus boom. Its
location at the upper end of the Santa Ana River Canyon
was fortuitous, near the only major pass through the
Santa Ana Mountains.
Its nickname “The Circle City”
refers to the circular Grand Boulevard that encloses
the grid of Corona’s city streets. Corona was
once primarily an agricultural community, with citrus
orchards, ranches, and dairy farms but over the years,
it has developed from a small suburb of Los Angeles
to a self-contained city.
The estimated population of Corona in
July of 2004 was 145,398 people. The Santa Ana foothills
are now dotted with luxury housing developments. Companies
previously situated in Orange County have relocated
to be closer to their workforce, and industrial parks
have opened to serve the commercial growth of the area.
Of course, Corona is only an hour’s drive west
to the Pacific Ocean, or an hour’s drive east
to the desert communities in the Palm Springs area.
Its location guarantees access to the best of outdoor
living, and a fabulous climate!
 Location
Corona is a city in Riverside County,
in the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan area. Corona
is adjacent to the city of Norco to the northeast, and
Chino Hills to the west. Cleveland National Forest is
southwest of Corona. All the other borders of Corona
are lined by unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
Geography/Terrain
Corona is east of Los Angeles, an hour’s
drive from the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the
Cleveland National Forest to the southwest. The elevation
of Corona is 678 feet, and the total land area of the
city is 35 square miles.
Distance to Other Cities
The city nearest to Corona is El Cerrito,
which is 4 miles away. Riverside is the closest city
to Corona with a population of over 200,000, and is
13 miles to the northeast. Los Angeles is 58 miles northwest
of Corona.
Jobs
The primary industries providing employment
in Corona are: manufacturing (18.5%), educational, health
and social services (17.4%) and retail trade 12.1%).
Corona is home to Wilson Pharmaceuticals and Hansen
Natural Sodas. One of Corona’s major employers
is Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s main
factory. The Golden Cheese Company of California is
also based in Corona. Almost 28% of Corona’s residents
live and work in the city. The average commute for those
employed elsewhere is 35 minutes.
Housing
The median housing price for a single-family
home in Corona is around $450,000. Beautiful condominiums
are available for $200,000+, with small detached houses
going for upwards of $300,000. There are also spectacular
estates with swimming pools and additional acreage on
the market for $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
Recreation
There are numerous public golf courses
in Corona. The Green River Golf Club has two 18-hole
courses, the Orange Course and the Riverside Course.
Crest Verde Golf Club, Eagle Glen Golf Club, Mountain
Springs, and Mountain View Country Club are all 18-hole
public courses. 
The city also has many parks for recreational
enjoyment, with sporting facilities and picnic areas,
such as Eucalyptus Park, Mountain Gate Community Park,
Lincoln Park, Cypress Park, Husteo Park, Mangwar Park,
Victoria Park, Ontario Park and Border Park. Santana
Regional Park in south central Corona covers 21 acres,
and has lighted soccer fields, ball fields, picnic facilities
and 400 parking spaces.
Cleveland National Forest borders Corona
to the southwest. It is the southern-most National Forest
in California. There are 460,000 acres, with a wide
variety of recreational opportunities and terrains.
The forest has many plants and an abundance of wildlife,
and the area is reminiscent of the landscape that once
covered much of southern California.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs is a wonderful place
to relax and soak your cares away, in natural mineral
springs and mud baths, combined with a beautiful outdoor
setting. Once a spot where Native Americans enjoyed
the waters that flowed naturally from Coldwater Canyon
in the Temescal Valley, Glen Ivy has hosted millions
of guests since it opened commercially in 1860. There
are professional body treatments and spa facilities
on the site as well. Glen Ivy was named one of the top
24 spas in North America by National Geographic Traveler.
Special Attractions/Events
In July 2002, the Fender Museum of Music
and the Arts celebrated its grand opening. The facility,
a 33,000 square foot building, is a museum and educational
facility with classrooms, a recording studio, Visual
Arts Gallery, outdoor amphitheater, and gift shop.
Fender Museum created the “Kids
Rock Free Program”, offering free music lesson
in piano, guitar, drums, and bass to children aged 7-17.
Over 400 children participate in this free educational
program weekly.
Uncle Bud’s Automotive Museum offers
delightful and insightful exhibits on automotive history,
showcasing the changes and innovations that move the
automotive industry forward.
Corona’s proximity to the greater
Los Angeles metropolitan area ensures that every possibility
for dining and shopping is only an hour away. And of
course, there are many entertainment and cultural attractions
in the region as well, not to mention the beauty of
the Southern California Pacific Coast.
 Interesting
Facts
The name Corona comes from the
Spanish word for “crown”.
Previously, the community was known as
Circle City, and South Riverside.
Tin was mined in Corona as an early industry,
but the mine stopped producing in 1893.
The area was once a center for citrus
production, but residential development overtook the
orchards and Sunkist closed its operations in 1982.
A new Heritage Park is being planned
to be located on the site of Corona’s last citrus
packing house complex. Its purpose is to preserve the
local history of California’s citrus heritage,
with educational and recreational opportunities for
visitors. A “living” museum featuring hands-on
activities and exhibits is part of the development of
the park. The former citrus packing house, and other
early 20th century buildings, will be the setting for
shopping, dining, and other family-oriented activities.
Formal landscaping and a small lemon grove will delight
the senses. The Heritage Park Library houses manuscripts,
artwork, citrus labels, and other historical memorabilia.
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