Like so many other California cities, Corona is all about its pets. We love cats, dogs, and even hens! You’ll find plenty of local veterinarians who see this loving attitude in action. Corona residents also take great pride in their city, which is situated in Southern California.
There is something about our city that is just different. Take the climate for instance. We have beautiful weather year-round, though you will find that May, June, and October are the best months to visit thanks to comfortable weather. We are just southeast of Los Angeles and offer a diverse community with many burgeoning families and their pets.
You will also find so much to do in Corona. For example, you will love our access to the arts. The Arts Alive Council and Off Broadway Corona Theater both offer something new and exciting throughout the year. Tom’s Farms, built in the 70s, offers a place to visit where you can listen to music, visit a small zoo, and shop. Want something a little more adventurous? Check out the Skull Canyon zipline for an adrenaline rush.
Corona is largely considered a suburb, and many people who live here commute to other cities, including Los Angeles. Our city does offer a series of fun and exciting neighborhoods, including Norco with newer, well-maintained houses and Downtown with its offices and apartments. Metrolink helps connect everything. There are also plenty of events in our city, including the Magical Chinese Lantern Festival with its large light displays.
The economy of Corona is based in many industries. A significant part of the city is based in industry, and residential homes make up the other part. Companies like Fender Musical Instruments, Saleen, and Monster Beverage Corporation have also made a home in our city. The top employers in Corona include Corona-Norco Unified School District, Kaiser Permanente, City of Corona, Fender, All American Asphalt, and Corona Regional Medical Center.
Corona, which began as a town named South Riverside, was founded in 1886 amid the citrus boom that hit the southern region of the state. Soon enough, Corona became the Lemon Capital of the World.
Did you know that notable people throughout history have lived in Corona? They include Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who had a ranch in north Corona. Others include drummer Travis Barker, actress Jodie Sweetin, and Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
Today, about 167,836 people live in Corona. Since 2000, the population of the city has grown by more than 34 percent.