Fontana

Welcome to Fontana

Steel town turned family city — Fontana moves forward without forgetting where it came from.

The Story of Fontana

Fontana was once known for steel. Kaiser Steel put it on the map during World War II, and for decades the mill was the economic center of the city and a symbol of blue-collar strength.

When the steel industry left, Fontana reinvented itself. Warehouses and logistics moved in, families from across Southern California discovered affordable housing, and the city began growing faster than almost anywhere in the IE.

Today, Fontana is a blend of old-timers who remember the mill and newcomers building a life. It's a city of driveways, youth sports leagues, and weekend cookouts.

The Story of Fontana

How Fontana Feels Today

Depending on where you stand, Fontana feels like:

a family suburb

a logistics corridor

a former steel town

a city in transition

a place where kids ride bikes in cul-de-sacs

a community with blue-collar pride

Fontana doesn't have the flash of a tourist city — but it has the warmth of a place where people raise families and look out for each other.

How Fontana Feels Today

Everyday Fontana Moments

Youth football on a Saturday morning at a community park.

The sound of trucks passing on the 10 freeway.

Walking through the Fontana Swap Meet.

Graduation day at A.B. Miller or Summit High.

The smell of carne asada on a weekend evening.

Fontana is the kind of city that doesn't ask for attention — but earns your respect once you spend time here.

Fontana Essentials

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Neighborhoods

North Fontana

Newer developments, family-centered, closer to the foothills.

South Fontana

More established, industrial roots, working-class neighborhoods.

Sierra Lakes

Master-planned community with parks and trails.

Downtown Fontana

Sierra Avenue corridor — the original heart of the city.

Fontana Neighborhoods

Landmarks & Traditions

Auto Club Speedway

NASCAR and motorsport events on the edge of town.

Steelworkers' Auditorium

A reminder of the steel era that built Fontana.

Mary Vagle Nature Center

A quiet pocket of nature in a growing city.

Fontana Park Aquatic Center

A community gathering spot for families.

Events in Fontana

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