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Ontario Mills (major outlet shopping)
The largest one-level shopping mall in Western North America, Ontario Mills opened in 1996 and spans 1.42 million square feet with over 200 retail locations and attracts approximately 28 million annual visitors.
Ontario Mills had its grand opening on November 14, 1996, as a super-regional outlet mall specializing in discount and value retail shopping. The mall was designed to capture holiday-season traffic and has since become one of California's premier shopping destinations. At 1,421,863 square feet, it holds the distinction of being the largest one-level shopping mall in Western North America, a unique characteristic that makes it accessible and walkable compared to traditional multi-story malls.
The mall's success is reflected in its visitor volume: Ontario Mills attracts approximately 28 million annual visitors from across Southern California and beyond, making it a major economic driver for the city. The property includes over 200 retail locations and approximately 20 anchor tenants, offering everything from discount fashion and home goods to dining and entertainment. The mall serves not only as a shopping destination but also as an employment center, directly employing thousands of workers in retail, management, food service, and security roles.
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