AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A 10 STAR FREE EVENT! HERE'S SOME GREAT NEWS! - AMERICA GETS AN EARLY…read moreBIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR ALL IT'S PEOPLE & IT'S BEAUTIFUL! In a last ditch Hail Mary Pass the Good Guys miraculously ended up on top of this controversial Mural. In May 1976 more than 30 Corona High School students 20 girls & 10 boys spent several weekends volunteering & painting a Mural that depicted the 200th Anniversary of America. It was located on the spillway crest of The Prada Dam along the Santa Ana River, about 36 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It was done in America's traditional colors of Red, White & Blue. It is 106 feet tall & stretches 2,280 feet across. The mural read "200 Years of Freedom," with a picture of The Liberty Bell, followed by the words "1776-1976" painted in red, white and blue. It was completed on June 17, 1976 to celebrate our nation's Bicentennial on the 4th of July. The mural spans some 76,800 square feet & is roughly 6 times the size of Mount Rushmore. Although this was done by high school students this Art Project struck a real core of positivity & pride with all Americans that even prestigious artists don't even get. It was such a simple design but evoked a smile & such patriotism when people passed by while driving on the 71 & 91 freeways. It has become a beloved part of The California Landscape along the spillway crest of The Prada Dam & Santa Ana River. Unfortunately over the decades The Bicentennial Mural has become weather beaten & shows it's age & there's been some graffiti on it as well. Now there was a movement by the citizens to save the Mural & restore it to its glory days. Seems like a simple thing. Right? Wrong? Unfortunately we live in completely different times than Back then. We are immersed in ultra complicated issues today about everything. The US Army Corps of Engineers now owns & controls the Prada Dam & would not budge. They wanted the mural removed after being loved by people for decades. There were court trials, a lawsuit, & a huge public outcry to save this bit of history. An attempt to have it listed on the the National Register of Historic Places also failed because it was less than 50 years old. Even a nod from a former President of the United States that it should be preserved did not help the case. The Army Corps also said the Mural has lost its physical integrity & is no longer able to convey its historic character so it's ineligible for a listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It looked like it was Doomsday & the Mural was coming down & that was it. People were very furious - how could something like this happen? Unfortunately this is the new normal we live in now; Everything is turned into a political nightmare. And there were so many different government & private agencies involved in this. In a last minute Save the Day Ditch Effort - Hail Mary Pass, a compromise plan was created. They would take down the weather beaten mural & put up a new mural without all the safety issues & would replicate the original. Although not as good as the original being restored people were happy this could be saved in some way for the present & future generations. Many of the original painters attended a September ceremony marking the greenlighting of a plan to remove the old mural and replace it with a new replica. Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, secured $2.5 million for the removal and replacement project in a federal appropriations bill earlier this year. The Bicentennial Freedom Mural Conservancy raised $150,000 in donations & One Way Painting painted the duplicate safer non toxic recreation mural. The Bicentennial Mural is now on display for all to enjoy & it came out Beautiful! Now there's some more Great News! The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will light up the sign for one night only on the 4th of July. If you are in the area you've got to check it out! Now the next thing the Friends of the Prado Dam Mural people need to do is to get to work on building a Bicentennial Museum with artifacts from all over the country - all 50 state's & territories that showed what happened in 1976. That would really top this whole thing off. You've got to Ride by & check out The Prada Dam Bicentennial Mural! IT''S BEAUTIFUL & IT'S FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I am so happy to see this great patriotic mural repainted the original way it was meant to be like…read morethose students painted back in 1976. I and others some years back went to federal court in Riverside to protect it from being white washed or turned into some giant advertisement like all the politicians From nearby cities including corona and ACE-Army Corp of Engineers wanted done.All of the hard work from so many paid off. We in South CAlIFORNIA are lucky to have it. GOD BLESS AMERICA.......................

The Corona Chamber of Commerce has been an incredible partner! Their dedication to supporting local…read moreorganizations and businesses is truly appreciated. We're grateful for their continued collaboration and commitment to our community.

The Corona Chamber of Commerce and Staff has been a great resource since joining in 2015 as a…read moremember. My company Escobedo Design a local design and marketing firm sales has increased by 110% in over 3 years of my membership. They hold great workshops and you feel that the City of Corona is still a small town. Armando Escobedo Owner & Dessigner Escobedo Design

You can just feel the passion and love for film oozing from every inch of this place. The Frida is…read morewhere I go to unwind and appreciate a movie I might not have heard of before or have not had the opportunity to see on the big screen. The staff is kind and generous and the environment is warm and fun. Highly recommend to any movie lover!!!!!

The Frida Cinema is the only nonprofit independent cinema in Orange County. By not having to show…read morejust the latest blockbuster movies, they have a great variety of films. I really like that it has live shows, post movie Q & A sessions, film festivals and more. Check out their website and you'll probably find a number of movies you'll want to see or see again since they show classics and cult classics.

Mosaic Rhino Tours provided an exemplary trip for us to Africa! Every single detail was taken care…read moreof with precise attention, thoroughness and professionalism. As a result, we were able to enjoy our game drives, hotel accommodations and experiences completely! It was a world class experience, and I give them my highest recommendation!

We had four cities scattered around Spain to visit in just 10 days. Mosaic Rhino Tours created the…read moreperfect itinerary, placing us at the heart of the cities whether we were exploring art and architecture, the beach, historical sites, or unique dining experiences. Barcelona started at a tapas bar where we chose tapas from a buffet in a rustic atmosphere of archways made of giant stones, Then a Barcelona tour that included architecture from the Roman era to Gaudi's creations and a view of America's Cup race in the Marina. A train took us to Alicante where we stayed in a Palace that was 100 feet away from the plaza full of sidewalk cafes! Paid a visit to the Miguel Cervantes tribute (Author of Don Quixote), the plaza, and marina. Next was Seville, where we took a tour and stopped at a Pizza restaurant -- walked around some landmarks, and prepped for our 4 days in Madrid. There we had an amazing Tapas and Wine Tour, visited Prado Museum, and other historical sites, and yes, discovered some amazing cafe/restaurants right around the corner from our hotel. Found the best Paella in Spain, discovered new wines, and found a restaurant "Jardin Secreto" overlooking the plaza. (from a list of hidden dining gems thanks to tour guide Patricia Willems.) There is no way I could have arranged or found everything myself. It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience.

This was an easy to moderate hike that will take less than one hour to get to the top. It is 1.7…read moremiles with an elevation gain of 380 feet. This is located on the ridge above Norco California. Once at the top you will have great views of the Chino Hills. This is a large boulder that is painted as a pumpkin. No shade so bring water. This hike was very worth it with great picture opportunities

Cool local trail…read more Everyone from Norco knows what pumpkin rock is. Pumpkin rock is this huge rock up on the hill that is painted like a pumpkin. Locals maintain the trail, keep it clean, clean up the graffiti, and repaint the rock. Parking is essentially in a neighborhood. The trail itself absolutely has no shade. So bring proper clothing for being in the Sun. Also bring water if you're going on a hot day. When you get to the top, you get a great view of the valley. It's pretty cool to see a rock that looks like a pumpkin. This is the perfect trail during the fall to get in the Halloween spirit and for any Halloween lover.

Trip Design staff are well travelled folks, who know where are all the good spots to visit…read more They've organized some incredible adventures for us, and were always there to help when we needed to change something. Highly recommend.

After postponing our long awaited trip to Italy due to Covid we just returned Monday, May 16th and…read moreit was absolutely amazing! When i started planning the trip, I knew for sure that I wanted someone to develop a wonderful trip with our input for a dream itinerary and to make this as hassle free for my wife and I. Milica delivered 1000%! It was the best organized vacation ever and everything went smoothly and we saved a ton of wasted time using Milica. I can't say enough about Milica! If you want a great trip start in Rome, then to Florence, day trip to Cinque Terre, then to Milan, day trip to Lake Como and finish in Venice! Gonna have Milica start on next year adventure in Europe!

We had such a great experience at Lucky Strike Bowling! This place used to be called Bowlero. My…read moreson's band got together for bowling, pizza, and fries, and they had the absolute best time. We booked the package with two bowling games, and it included all the pizza, fries, and drinks the kids wanted within the hour and a half we reserved -- which made everything so easy and stress-free. After bowling, they all headed to the arcade and didn't want to leave. The space is fun, well organized, and perfect for groups. Most importantly, the staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit, which really made the experience even better. The kids are already asking when we can go back. Highly recommend for family outings, group hangouts, or celebrations!

Bowling center is always clean. Staff is always friendly…read more Great place to bring your children our grandchildren.

Such a nice free thing to do in the city of Corona. The first museum we entered was the history of…read moreCorona. Explore the early beginnings of Corona from 1914. You can see schools, firefighter uniforms, racing, agriculture and even a small convenience store. The woman that works there was so sweet and welcoming. She offered us fruit on our way out. Next we went to see the train museum. It was so detailed and cute. Keep an eye out for the parts that move. There's a spot to step up on for the littlest to take a closer look. My toddler was still too small to see so I was carrying her around and a kind man brought out a stepping stool for her to stand up on. Last we went into the barn to see the horse and carriage. We enjoyed the sun outside in the garden and read some books. Overall we had a wonderful time and I was so grateful for everyone's hospitality.

Pretty little area with options to rent for events. I went over on a Saturday in January to get a…read more"lay of the land" in researching a venue for our wedding next year. I didn't ask anyone "in charge" for info but, visited the art museum building and enjoyed speaking with the folks gathered to look at the art and chat. Enjoyed my time walking the grounds. I just don't know if the rules they have in place will work in our budget as the rental fee is a bit steep and doesn't even include chairs for a wedding ceremony at the gazebo lawn area. It also seems steep to have to secure one of their security people to serve a champagne toast. Those are logistics for our particular needs that don't effect this park as a whole. Bring out your visitors and the kiddos to explore!

Went here last week, May 15, and I thought the city said all the splash pads were open but this one…read morewas not. Drove all the way out here and all the kids were playing in swim suits, but no water. I called the city and they had no clue and said it should be working but there have been some issues with the plumbing/water pipes so it might not be. You should probably start working on that before summer hot weather hits.

Second try driving out here and the water is not on.. specially considering it's a Saturday …read more. real disappointed kiddo.

I would like first to say that this is a re-review. I would like to thank Cris of OC Ghost and…read moreLegends for taking the time to respond to my initial review but to also thank him for taking the time out his busy schedule to offer and provide an amazing tour. Cris, you really exceeded our expectations and you did an amazing job of presenting something unique and interesting. Not only was the tour amazing. He is an extremely knowledgeable and committed individual in providing an entertaining and historically accurate tour. I and the others in the tour group have been on other tours in California and in other States and would say that OC Ghost and Legends is an asset to preserving the historical legends and folklore of Orange County. We would like to thank you Cris and we promise to promote your organization to others. You did an excellent job and hope that you continue to provide such a great service to Orange County and Southern California.

Our group had a great time on the tour; very fun, interesting, and informative :) Hope to do…read moreBlackstar in the future