Welcome to Corona

The Circle City — where lemon groves became neighborhoods and the 91 freeway became a way of life.

The Story of Corona

Corona got its name from its shape — a circular boulevard, Grand Boulevard, originally ringed the city's citrus groves. It was built as an agricultural town, and the "Circle City" identity stuck.

As the IE grew, Corona became a bridge between Riverside County and Orange County. The 91 freeway turned it into one of the most commuter-heavy cities in the region, but it also brought growth, investment, and families.

Today, Corona is a suburban city with a strong sense of identity — youth sports, local restaurants, and a community that shows up for each other.

How Corona Feels Today

Depending on where you stand, Corona feels like:

• a commuter suburb

• a family town

• a circular boulevard

• a gateway between counties

• a lemon grove memory

• a community built around youth sports

Corona is defined by the commute — but the people who live here define it by everything that happens once they're home.

Everyday Corona Moments

• Driving Grand Boulevard and feeling the city's circular shape.

• Youth baseball at a city park on a spring evening.

• Grabbing lunch at a family-owned restaurant on Sixth Street.

• The 91 freeway at 5 AM — quiet before the rush.

• A neighborhood block party on a warm Saturday.

Corona is a circle — and the people in it keep coming back to what matters: community, family, home.

Corona Essentials

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Neighborhoods

Downtown Corona

Sixth Street corridor — local shops, restaurants, and the old circle.

South Corona

Newer developments, master-planned communities.

Temescal Canyon

On the edge of the city, with canyon views and open space.

Home Gardens

Unincorporated community with its own character.

Landmarks & Traditions

Dos Lagos

Shopping and dining center near the Temescal Canyon.

Fender Museum (former)

Tribute to the electric guitar legend from Corona.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs (nearby)

A relaxation destination in the canyon.

Corona Heritage Park

Preserving the city's citrus and farming history.

Events in Corona

What's happening in Corona — community events, gatherings, and things to do.

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Recent stories, businesses, and events in Corona.

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