One Perfect Day in Corona: Trails, Local Food, History and Evening Events
Corona is easy to experience as disconnected stops: a trail in the western foothills, lunch near a shopping center, a historic site on Foothill Parkway and an evening event near the Civic Center. A better day connects those pieces into one relaxed local itinerary. The result feels less like running errands and more like understanding […]
6 Locally Rooted Restaurants in Corona Worth Trying in 2026
Corona’s restaurant scene is broader than the familiar chains lining its major shopping centers. Across the city, family-owned kitchens, longtime neighborhood restaurants and newer independent concepts are serving Mexican food, handmade Italian dishes, modern American plates, cocktails, brunch and casual comfort food. This is not a numbered ranking. A neighborhood diner, a family-run Italian restaurant […]
Corona City Park Transformation 2026: What Residents Can Expect
Corona City Park is moving closer to its most significant transformation in generations. The city’s oldest park, established in 1913, is being redesigned as a modern public destination with new recreation spaces, extensive tree planting and preserved historic features. The latest official update says the design is approximately 95% complete and that construction is expected […]
Skyline Trail and Tin Mine Canyon Summer Hiking Guide 2026
Corona’s western foothills offer two very different ways to get outside without leaving the city behind. Skyline Trail is the better-known choice for broad views, sustained climbing and routes shared by hikers and mountain bikers. Tin Mine Canyon offers a more approachable introduction to the same foothill environment, with routes that have been used for […]
Downtown Corona Revitalization 2026: What Is Changing Around the Circle
Downtown Corona is entering a long-term period of change centered on Grand Boulevard, Sixth Street, City Park, the Historic Civic Center and the former mall properties near Main Street. The goal is not simply to install new landscaping or replace a few signs. The city’s adopted Downtown Revitalization Plan describes a broader effort to create […]
Corona Summer Street Fair 2026: Dates, Music, Food and Planning Tips
Corona’s Summer Street Fair is one of the easiest ways to turn an ordinary Thursday into a full local night out. For five consecutive weeks, the front lawn of the Historic Civic Center becomes a gathering place for live music, food, drinks, artisan vendors and relaxed summer evenings. The 2026 series runs every Thursday from […]