Inland Empire family guide
Things to Do in Corona with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Corona on the map
📍 Where Corona is
Corona sits in Inland Empire, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Ontario Intl (~15 mi / 23 km). It's roughly 42 mi (68 km) from Downtown LA and 82 mi (131 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Corona
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
A historic day spa with mineral pools and the famous red-clay 'Club Mud,' geared to teens and grown-ups.
~$80–100 day pass
Tom's Farms
Roadside marketplace with a fudge shop, weekend pony rides, a mini train, a petting corral, and burgers.
Free entry; food/rides extraFamily attractions near Corona
The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Corona.
Hidden Valley Wildlife Area
Just south along the Santa Ana River, this 1,500-acre preserve has miles of easy hiking and a self-guided nature trail, plus a Nature Center open Saturdays where kids can see local wildlife exhibits. Parking is cash-only, so bring small bills. Go early in summer to beat the heat, and watch for birds and river views along the flatter sections.
Parking fee (cash only)
Castle Park
Classic family amusement park with rides, four mini-golf courses, an arcade, and a summer water area.
~$30–40 ride wristband
Eastvale Community Park
At nearly 47 acres this is the open-space giant in town, with wide soccer fields, a jogging and biking loop, restrooms, and well-designed playgrounds for various ages. It hosts big community events like Picnic In The Park, and the room to run makes it great for kites, scooters, and tag. Bring your own shade — the grassy expanses are wide open.
Free
California Citrus State Historic Park
Living-history park among working orange groves with picnic lawns, trails, and a glimpse of SoCal's citrus heyday.
Free; parking ~$5
Harada Heritage Park
The big all-in-one Eastvale park: a large playground, ball fields with batting cages, a walking path, and a 10,000 sq ft skate park with bowls and ramps. There's also a fenced dog park split into big-dog and small-dog sides. Come early on weekends when the youth ballgames pack the lot.
Free
Eastvale Library
Eastvale's Riverside County branch sits on the Eleanor Roosevelt High School campus, so plan around its afternoon-heavy hours. It runs free kids' story times and is a reliable cool, quiet escape on triple-digit afternoons. Saturday mornings are the easiest window for a relaxed visit with little ones.
FreeFarmers markets in Corona
Corona Certified Farmers Market
At Main St. Marketplace with 20+ certified growers — a reliable Saturday-morning stop for fresh, locally grown produce.
Local restaurants in Corona
Citrus City Grille
Comfortable downtown sit-down American spot reliably welcoming to families.
Miguel's Jr
SoCal-born family Mexican fast-casual famous for its salsa and bean-and-cheese burritos.
Tom's Farms
Roadside burgers, a candy store, and animals to see — a full family outing.
Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant
Sibling-run Corona local tradition since 1994 famed for homemade carnitas, giant super burritos and fresh salsa.
Local shops in Corona
Corona Antique Gallery
Multi-dealer antique gallery with furniture, glassware, and collectibles to hunt through.
HobbyTown Corona
Locally owned hobby store with RC vehicles, models, trains, drones, games, and toys.
Seasonal & outdoors near Corona
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Corona.
Corona is part of the Inland Empire family guide — see the region's best things to do, local eats and events.
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Corona family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Corona with kids?
Family favorites in and around Corona include Glen Ivy Hot Springs and Tom's Farms. Our guide lists 2 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Corona?
Yes — free family spots near Corona include Tom's Farms. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Corona?
Local, family-friendly spots in Corona include Citrus City Grille, Miguel's Jr, Tom's Farms and Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Corona guide cover?
Our Corona family guide includes 2 things to do, 4 local eats, 2 local shops and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Corona
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