Eastvale, California
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Eastvale, California

In the tranquil suburb of Eastvale, a one-hour drive east from Los Angeles, weekend afternoons may call for a round of frisbee golf along the winding Santa Ana River — or an air-conditioned matinee film. Sunshine abounds, with 278 clear days per year, but with it comes average summer temperatures in the low 90s.

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While commutes can run long, residents pull in high salaries, with a family median income of $107,000. The health care sector employs many in the region, as do a host of resorts, casinos, and golf courses.

Diners flock to Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery, known for its hearty egg scrambles, overlaid with a thick layer of melted cheese and served in a hot iron skillet. Bellies full, residents can work it off on one of the many nearby hiking and biking trails. — Max Zahn

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