Corona

Corona straddles the meeting of the Santa Ana Mountains and the Inland Empire plain in Southern California, a position that turned a citrus-growing settlement into a major residential and business centre within the greater Los Angeles area. The mountains rise along the city’s southwestern side, while valley routes connect Corona with Orange County and Riverside County. Incorporated in 1896 after being known as South Riverside, Corona took its name from the Spanish word for “crown”; its circular Grand Boulevard inspired the nickname Circle City and hosted early automobile races. See how Corona fits into Southern California by browsing webcams from the surrounding area.

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