Discover Chino: Where Heritage, Convenience & Growth Thrive

At Jack Ma Real Estate, we love Chino because it offers an exceptional mix of history, infrastructure, amenities, and community energy. Here’s an insider’s view of this growing city, the reasons people choose Chino to call home.

Infrastructure & Utilities: Built to Support Modern Life

• Electricity & Gas
  Power in Chino is provided by Southern California Edison (SCE). Natural gas services come through Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). Both utilities are well established in the region with reliable distribution systems, ongoing maintenance, and customer support.

• Water, Sewer & Storm Drainage
  The City of Chino maintains its water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure under its Public Works Division. The city enforces water conservation programs and landscape ordinances to manage resource use efficiently.

• Trash, Recycling & Waste Management
  Waste pickup, recycling, and green-waste services are contracted locally, with options for curbside recycling and organic waste. The city encourages sustainable practices and offers information on waste diversion and composting.

• Internet, Cable & Telecom
  Chino residents can choose from multiple providers. Spectrum delivers cable TV, high-speed internet, and voice services. Other providers, such as AT&T and local ISPs, offer fiber or DSL depending on the neighborhood. Reliable connectivity supports work-from-home setups, streaming, and gaming with minimal disruption.

• Public Safety & Emergency Services
  The Chino Police Department (in partnership with county law enforcement) ensures community safety, neighborhood policing, and community programs. Fire protection is handled by local fire districts and emergency medical services.

• Transportation & Access
  Chino is well-positioned near major freeways: State Route 60 and State Route 71 provide direct routes to Riverside, Anaheim, and the greater Los Angeles area. Ontario International Airport sits about 8 to 15 minutes away, giving convenient air access. Public transit includes local bus routes and regional connections.

Education & Learning: For Families & Lifelong Growth

• Public Schools & Districts
  Chino is part of the Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD). The district runs multiple elementary, junior high, high schools, and K–8 academies. Local high schools include Chino High School, Don Lugo High School, and Buena Vista High School. The district also offers dual-language immersion, AP and honors courses, and programs to support STEM and arts.

• Higher Education & Community Learning
  Chino hosts a satellite campus of Chaffey College, which allows students to take general education courses close to home. For further options, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is less than 20 minutes away, making four-year degrees accessible to local residents.

• Private & Charter Options
  In addition to public schools, the area offers private and charter schools tailored to various curricula, including language immersion and career-technical education.

• Childcare & Enrichment Programs
  You'll find preschools, child development centers, music and arts schools, tutoring, and after-school programs dispersed throughout neighborhoods, making it easier for working parents to find quality care close by.

Shopping, Dining & Entertainment: Just Minutes Away

• The Shoppes at Chino Hills
  One of the region’s go-to outdoor malls, The Shoppes at Chino Hills features a curated selection of retailers, restaurants, cafés, and open courtyards. It’s an ideal destination for weekend shopping and dining.

• Town Center at The Preserve
  A newer retail hub in Chino’s southeast, this 16-acre center brings modern shopping, dining, and gathering spaces closer to residents on that side of town.

• Local Shopping & Grocery
  Scattered throughout Chino are retail plazas, grocery anchors like Ralphs, Vons, and Sprouts, hardware stores, and specialty shops. Residents often support small, family-owned businesses, boutiques, and local dining.

• Cultural & Historical Sites
  Visit the Moyse Building (built 1887), the city’s oldest surviving building, which once housed the first post office and school in Chino. Or stop by the Yorba–Slaughter Adobe, a preserved structure from the 1850s now functioning as a branch of the San Bernardino County Museum, giving a window into Chino’s early days.

• Parks, Trails & Outdoor Life
  Chino is surrounded by natural beauty. Prado Regional Park offers over 2,000 acres for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and picnics. Locally, the city maintains more than 20 parks with playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and walking paths. The Chino Hills State Park borders to the west, providing miles of trails through rolling landscapes, wildlife viewing, and recreation.

• Arts, Culture & Events
  Downtown Chino remains active with community theater (via the Chino Community Theatre), seasonal events, public art displays, and art box initiatives where local artists design utility boxes across the city. Annual events include Chino Days, concerts in the park, and holiday celebrations.

Why People Choose Chino?

• Balanced Growth with Small-Town Feel
  Chino continues to grow, yet it holds onto its agricultural and dairy-farm roots, preserving open spaces, historic sites, and community character.

• Good Value & Home Diversity
  Compared to coastal Southern California, home prices in Chino often offer more square footage and amenities for the dollar. The housing stock includes classic ranch homes, mid-century houses, modern developments, and newer subdivisions.

• Strong Community & Civic Engagement
  Residents stay active in community groups, volunteer programs (like “Chino Cares”), neighborhood watch, and arts programs. The city encourages input from residents and has a track record of transparent planning.

• Strategic Location
  Chino straddles the border of multiple counties, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and near Riverside and Orange. That makes commuting or regional trips more convenient. For those with jobs or interests across Southern California, Chino fits as a home base.