Things to Do in Rancho Cucamonga (2025)

A fourth‑generation family winery keeping Cucamonga Valley’s 19th‑century wine legacy alive with tastings beside memorabilia from local vineyards. The San Francisco Chronicle recently highlighted the region’s revival, and current tasting hours confirm they’re pouring right here in town.

Dining on Route 66 doesn’t get more authentic than this 1848 stagecoach stop turned supper house. Profiled by the Los Angeles Times and celebrated by Route 66 historians, it remains independently run with a deep Inland Empire wine list and classic service.

Locals’ celebratory steakhouse since 1967, still family‑owned and unabashedly Inland Empire. The restaurant’s Rancho page lists current hours and menus, and it’s frequently recognized by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin’s readers as a perennial favorite for steak and business lunches.

Chef Alex Carrasco brings Durango, Mexico’s fire‑and‑stone cooking to an energetic dining room and rooftop above the Sanctity Hotel. L.A. TACO spotlighted the project and the chef’s earlier Michelin recognition, and OpenTable confirms daily service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and rooftop evenings.

Rancho Cucamonga’s first craft brewery remains family‑run and community‑minded, with seasonal releases and a busy patio. The taproom’s official page lists seven‑day service and what’s on tap, while beer writers and locals praise standbys like Young Fool IPA.

A tiny temple to oak‑aged, mixed‑fermentation sours made with lab‑cultured wild yeasts and local fruit. The taproom site posts current hours and draft lists; it’s where you can taste rare, long‑aged blends that put Rancho on serious beer maps.

A lively, independent taproom known for lagers, IPAs, trivia nights, and music. The brewery’s site confirms weekly events and late‑night weekend hours, making it a dependable neighborhood hang for craft beer and food‑truck pairings.

A family‑run Inland Empire staple serving Grandma Rose’s red‑sauce recipes since 1945, with the Rancho outpost operating since the 1980s. The official site lists current hours; regional press has chronicled its enduring Route 66 following and big‑hearted portions.

A daytime Cuban café where regulars swear by café con leche, pressed sandwiches, and community‑gifted memorabilia. ABC7’s On The Menu featured the owners and their neighborhood ties; recent listings confirm morning‑to‑mid‑afternoon service.

A no‑frills, family‑run deli and market where Argentinian empanadas meet Italian‑American classics. Praised by local diners for handmade fillings and pantry goods, and verified by current hours, it’s a flavor bridge to the diaspora communities that shaped the IE.

Lebanese sweets, knafeh, and fruit‑and‑nut cocktails made with care, drawing a devoted local following. Yelp’s regional editorial roundup spotlighted it among Inland Empire standouts, and current listings confirm regular afternoon and evening hours.

Every Saturday, meet regional farmers, bakers, and small producers at this year‑round market. The organizer’s site confirms hours, SNAP/EBT access, and community programming—an easy way to taste the Inland Empire’s diverse foodways in one stroll.