City of Corona

Corona, founded at the height of the Southern California citrus boom in 1886, is advantageously situated at the upper end of the Santa Ana River Canyon, the only significant pass through the Santa Ana Mountains. The town of Corona once laid claim to the title "Lemon Capital of the World." A museum there presents the lemon's former role in the local economy.Corona is located just 17 miles east of Orange County California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways. A city whose heritage spans more than a century, Corona has emerged as an ethnically diverse community with many amenities that provide an exceptional quality of life for residents. Corona is home to a thriving business community. With more than 34% of adults attaining college degrees, the Corona workforce pool is more than 84,000, a number esteemed by many national economists. Corona has one of the highest median incomes in the region and residents participate in a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. For more information regarding The City of Corona visit www.CoronaCA.gov