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Things to Do in Corona with Kids

Corona is an active-family town tucked against the Santa Ana foothills, known more for trails and ball fields than tourist sites. Families load up at the Skyline trailhead for hikes, spend rainy days at the indoor play and trampoline spots near the 91, and treat the Glen Ivy area as a gateway to canyon adventures.

Curated by Simir Shah

Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

📍 Where Corona is

Corona sits in Inland Empire, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Ontario Intl (~15 mi / 24 km). It's roughly 43 mi (69 km) from Downtown LA and 81 mi (130 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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💡 Local tip: Corona summers run hot, so save the Skyline and Tin Mine Canyon trails for early morning and bring far more water than you think you'll need.

Things to do in Corona

Day Trips

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
Shopping & Treats

Tom's Farms

Roadside marketplace with a fudge shop, weekend pony rides, a mini train, a petting corral, and burgers.

Free entry; food/rides extra
Theme Parks & Rides

Tom's Farms

Roadside farm market off I-15 with a weekend fun zone — pony rides, petting zoo, carousel, gem mining, free magic show — plus famous fudge.

Free entry; rides pay-per-play

Farmers markets in Corona

Saturday · 8:30am–12:30pm

Corona Certified Farmers Market

At Main St. Marketplace with 20+ certified growers — a reliable Saturday-morning stop for fresh, locally grown produce.

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Local restaurants in Corona

Burgers & American

Citrus City Grille

Comfortable downtown sit-down American spot reliably welcoming to families.

Mexican & Tacos

Miguel's Jr

SoCal-born family Mexican fast-casual famous for its salsa and bean-and-cheese burritos.

Burgers & American

Tom's Farms

Roadside burgers, a candy store, and animals to see — a full family outing.

Mexican & Tacos

Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant

Sibling-run Corona local tradition since 1994 famed for homemade carnitas, giant super burritos and fresh salsa.

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Local shops in Corona

Vintage & Thrift

Corona Antique Gallery

Multi-dealer antique gallery with furniture, glassware, and collectibles to hunt through.

Toys & Games

HobbyTown Corona

Locally owned hobby store with RC vehicles, models, trains, drones, games, and toys.

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Seasonal & outdoors near Corona

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Corona.

Splash pad · 1 miRidgeline Park Splash PadBirthday venue · 2 miPump It UpJuly 4th fireworks · 3 miCorona Independence Day CelebrationToddler spot · 7 miCastle ParkDog-friendly · 7 miCalifornia Citrus State Historic ParkPumpkin patch · 13 miIrvine Park Railroad Pumpkin PatchChristmas lights · 13 miSleepy Hollow / Christmas Tree LanePhoto spot · 23 miTop of the World

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