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About Alta Loma, California

Alta Loma is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Alta Loma is located at 34.1222°N, 117.5981°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91701.

Alta Loma unfolds across a broad alluvial fan, a gentle slope descending from the rugged San Gabriel Mountains that form a formidable, sun-bleached backdrop. It lies 1.1 miles north-north-west of Rancho Cucamonga, CA (from Rancho Cucamonga, CA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Fontana. The landscape here is defined by wide, dusty streets and the subtle, almost imperceptible tilt of the land, a constant reminder of the powerful geological forces that shaped it. Scrub oak and chaparral cling to the higher elevations, their muted greens and browns a stark contrast to the more manicured, drought-tolerant flora that dots the residential neighborhoods below. In the late afternoon, the mountains often cast long, deep shadows, painting the western sky with hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that marks the close of another day. The air, particularly during the warmer months, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of desert wildflowers that bloom with surprising tenacity after a rare rain. Historically, Alta Loma was a nexus for citrus groves, the fertile soil and ample sunshine fostering a thriving agricultural industry that defined the region for decades. The legacy of those orchards can still be glimpsed in the occasional mature orange tree in a backyard or the remnants of irrigation channels. Today, while agriculture has largely given way to suburban development and the bustling commercial corridors that serve the Inland Empire, a sense of the land’s former bounty lingers. The local economy is now more diversified, encompassing retail, services, and a growing presence in logistics, with transportation routes radiating outward, connecting Alta Loma to the broader economic currents of Southern California. This transformation, from verdant groves to a more contemporary urban fabric, has occurred with a measured pace, allowing for a distinctive character to emerge, one that honors its agricultural roots while embracing its future.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alta Loma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.122232, -117.598109. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alta Loma and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Alta Loma includes the ZIP code (91701), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alta Loma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.