Ontario, California: the affordable alternative in Southern California. (Hospitality).

Strategically located between Palm Springs and Los Angeles, Ontario is Southern California's affordable alternative. Minutes from the mountains, beaches, and the desert, Ontario's central location allows for easy accessibility.

The jewel of Ontario is the dynamic Ontario Convention Center. Contemporary in design and one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the nation, the center provides videoconferencing, satellite capabilities, computer networking, and Internet access. With more than 225,000 total square feet, a 70,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 20,000-square-foot ballroom (divisible into three sections), and more than 24,000 square feet in additional meeting rooms, the center is an ideal venue for small- to mid-sized conventions, trade shows, exhibits, and meetings.

Within walking distance of the Convention Center are more than 2,000 hotel rooms, providing the business traveler many options at reasonable rates in first-class to mid-range accommodations.

For relaxation and fun, Ontario has numerous options. The Empire Lakes Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, will challenge even the most experienced golfer. As Southern California's largest entertainment and outlet mall (23 anchor stores and more than 200 specialty shops), the Ontario Mills Mall is the ultimate shopping experience. The mall features fabulous restaurants and a 30-screen AMC movie complex with stadium-style seating. Most Ontario hotels offer their guests complimentary shuttle service to the mall.

You do not have to go to the Napa Valley to sample California's finest wines. Ontario boasts three wineries: Galleano Winery, Inc., J. Filippi Winery, and San Antonio Winery. Each winery features its own tasting rooms and conducts tours of the facilities.

Ontario International Airport is gaining national recognition for ease of air travel into Southern California. The airport has more than 100 daily nonstop flights to more than 16 major cities in the United States and services Hawaiian Airlines and AeroMexico. Most hotels provide complimentary airport transportation for guests.

For business or pleasure, Ontario is the affordable alternative in Southern California.

CONTACT

Amita Patel, CHSP, Director of Sales and Marketing Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau

Phone: [phone] or 800-455-5755; Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web site: www.ontariocvb.com