Judged by median household income, Chino Hills is the most affluent city in the Inland Empire
region. In addition, Chino Hills' proximity to Asian-American commercial and industrial hubs in the San Gabriel Valley
accounts for Chino Hills' large Asian-American
population, the largest of any city
in the San Bernardino County
and the Inland Empire
region.
Due to its hilly topography of rolling hills, Chino Hills was primarily rural prior to the mid 1970s; most land was utilized for equestrian
purposes and for dairies
. Rapid and extensive housing developments followed throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, only slowing down in recent years. Most neighborhoods are arranged in a village-type format with strategically placed shopping centers and parks designed to be within walking distance of nearby homes. Areas of the city adjoining the Orange County
line are still rural in nature, owing to their relative isolation from transportation networks. (The only direct connection from the Chino Valley to Orange County is via Carbon Canyon Road, a narrow, winding route prone to landslides
.)
Chino Hills is home to the Vellano Country Club
, a new private golf course and housing development, designed by golf champion Greg Norman
, his first project in the Los Angeles
area. With home prices expected to exceed $2 million dollars, Vellano
was touted (as of 2005) to be the most expensive housing development in the Inland Empire
, a region considered a bastion of affordable housing in the Los Angeles
area.
In addition to Vellano
, Chino Hills includes the large neighborhood
of Los Serranos
. Other large master-planned communities include Gordon Ranch
and LeBand Village
.
Chino Hills is also the future location of The Shoppes at Chino Hills
. The Shoppes will feature 40 upscale stores, restuarants, and a new civic center.
Places of Interest
1. Bowling
AMF Bowlium 4666 Holt Blvd. Montclair, CA 91763 *Call to obtain prices & hours (909) 626-3528
2. Museums
CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM 13191 6th St. (Corner of 6th & D Streets) Chino, CA 91710 Hours:
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Admission:
Youth & Seniors $2 Adults $4 (909) 464-0499
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 5493 10th St. (Corner of 10th & B Streets) Chino, CA 91710 Hours:
1st Wednesday & Saturday of the Month 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Admission:
Free (909) 627-6464/(909) 628-2471
PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM 7000 Merrill Ave., Box 17 Chino, CA 91710 Hours:
Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission:
$8.95 Adults & Children (5-11 yrs.) $1.95 (909) 597-3722
Prado Tiro Olympic Shooting Range 16700 S. Euclid Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Hours:
Daily 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Admission:
$5.00 parking per vehicle. (909) 597-4260
4. Skating Rink
SKATE EXPRESS 12356 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710 *Call to obtain prices and session times (909) 465-1383
5. Theaters
THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE 3750 Grand Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Admission:
Matinee ($4.50) before 6 p.m., Student disc. ($5.75), General ($6.75), & ($4.50) Children (3-12) & Senior Citizens over 55. (909) 628-1500
SEVENTH STREET THEATER 13123 S. Seventh St. Chino, CA 91710 Call in advance for current showcases . . (909) 590-1149
6. Tours
BOY'S REPUBLIC Highway 71 & Peyton Dr. in Chino Hills Tours arranged by contact . . . (909) 628-1217 planned activities
AMY'S FARM 7698 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Tours arranged by contact . . . (909) 393-2936