I would advise other drivers to explore some of the roads other that the mains streets of Foothill, Baseline, Milliken and Haven. Many people in the surrounding towns have heard of the roads listed above but if they were to venture a little off of the beaten path they would discover that Rancho has many beautiful roads to drive along. There is a road named Victoria Park which is one of my cross streets and I have never grown tired of looking at how beautiful this road is. I have never lost appreciation for it. There is a very pretty median and there are tunnels and gorgeous landscaping on either side including horse paths with white fencing. I thoroughly enjoy driving along this road as well as many others that I have found since moving to this town.

There is a very large automart located on the border of Rancho and Ontario. It is very close to Rancho and offers access to several major dealers. I have personally purchased several vehicles at the Crown Toyota that is there. The employees there were very courteous and helpful and there was a large selection of Toyotas to choose from. I haven't visited the other dealerships that are located there but I know people who have and they had equally pleasant experiences. So while there are other smaller dealers actually located in Rancho I would advise going to the neighboring Ontario Auto Center.

I always enjoy driving in Rancho Cucamonga. The city is located in the foothills which lends itself to some beautiful scenery, especially in the early morning or evening when the shadows fall on the mountains. One of my favorite things about driving in Rancho is the spaciousness of the roads and the open lanes. Driving in big cities makes me feel very claustrophobic and nervous but I don't feel that way in my town. I feel like the drivers in Rancho are also fairly courteous to each other and in 15 years I have not really seen any road rage while driving in the city. Sometimes when I am driving to work in the morning I look at how gorgeous the mountains are and I think to myself that even after so many years I still appreciate where I live and how lucky I am to be able to live there. Some people make fun of the Inland Empire which is where my city is located but I love driving in my town.

Baseline. I enjoy driving on Baseline because it is the closest main road to the foothills. When you drive along Baseline it looks very beautiful because it seems like you are driving at the foot of the mountains. There also aren't that many stop lights on Baseline which makes for a rather pleasant driving experience. It also makes me feel a little nostalgic because I used to drive on Baseline with my family when I was young. The town was a lot less built up then and there were mostly grapevines along the road. Even though there are stores now there are a few shopping centers that have small sections reserved for grapevines in their landscaping.

Stay on the main roads until you're familiar with landmarks. The city is not built on a grid, and many of the roads wind so they don't follow and East-West/North-South pattern. You can travel East on a road and suddenly find yourself heading North, then unsure of which way to turn at the fork in the road.

This isn't the place to buy a car. You want to head South to the City of Ontario, where they have a huge Auto shopping center on Jurupa Ave. Staying in San Bernardino County for large purchases like a car is smart because you'll pay less sales tax than a few towns over in Los Angeles County. Plus there are at least 5 dealerships on Jurupa, so there is a good chance you'll find what you're looking for.

Rancho Cucamonga is a large suburbs with many shopping centers and a huge mall that is accessed by people from all over Southern California. Many of the main roads are long and winding. We have city buses but they come once an hour or less, so it can take 2-3 hours to get somewhere by public transportation. There is also a large industrial area where traffic scarce. This is where I learned to drive. The giant parking lots of the large distribution warehouses and the winding, quiet roads were perfect for hands-on learning behind the wheel.

Haven. I love driving up Haven Ave toward Chaffey Community College. It's a gorgeous drive as the road ascends up into the San Bernardino Mountains. Years ago there was nothing up there. Now housing developments are scattered along the lower part of the mountain, but their presence means the roads are more reliable and better maintained. Once you get to where the roads end, there's an incredible view of the Inland Valley. On the way back down, there are plenty of little places to stop to grab a bite or a coffee.