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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Chino Hills
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Chino Hills; add a quick drive to nearby Raging Waters or Disneyland if you have extra time.
Chino Hills is a suburban city in Southern California with a large state park, sports facilities and a modest shopping scene. A few hours cover the main sights; a day allows a park visit or a short trip to nearby attractions.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. accommodation · Mid $100–$150 excl. accommodation · High $150+ excl. accommodation (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal (e.g., In‑N‑Out) | $8–$12 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $4.30 |
| Parking (city lot, per day) | $5–$10 |
| State park vehicle entrance | $4 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SNA · John Wayne Airport (Orange County)
- about 24 mi north, 30 min by car
- ONT · Ontario International Airport
- about 10 mi east, 15 min by car
Typical fares
- SNA → Chino Hills (taxi)
- about $30, 30 min (check)
- Car rental daily
- $45 (economy, check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
A car is essential; OmniLink dial‑a‑ride costs $2.50 one‑way and connects to Omnitrans at the Marketplace. Public transit is minimal.
See and do
Known for
- Chino Hills State Park
- Big League Dreams Sports Park
- Harkins 18 Theater
- McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
- Crossroads Park concerts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Raging Waters (San Dimas) | Drive south via I‑10, about 10 min | ≈20 min total |
| Disneyland (Anaheim) | Drive west on I‑5, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Yorba Linda (Presidential Library) | Drive south via SR‑71, about 15 min | ≈25 min total |
Sleep
- Ayres Suites Hotel
- near Chino Hills Parkway, convenient for park visits
- Hampton Inn & Suites Chino Hills
- free breakfast, pool, close to shopping
- Hotel Chino Hills
- indoor pool, central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh ehs-TAH el BAH-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited bus service; plan for a car or rideshare.
- City curfew for minors is 10 PM unless accompanied.
- Parking fees at popular spots can be $5–$10 per day.
Chino Hills ranks among the safest US cities; main concerns are traffic and the minor curfew.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chino Hills yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Chino Hills State Park
- Big League Dreams Sports Park
- Harkins 18 Theater
- McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center
- Crossroads Park concerts
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Chino Hills, revision 5200893 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5200893
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Chino Hills
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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US citizens can contact the US Consulate in Los Angeles (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/chino-hills). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.