Arboretum Marketplace Gains Leasing Momentum in Fontana, CA

Arboretum Marketplace continues its strong leasing momentum as development progresses for this premier 74,000-square-foot neighborhood center. The project, a 74,000-square-foot grocery-anchored neighborhood center, has officially added Nothing Bundt Cakes to a tenant roster that already includes Stater Bros. Markets, McDonald’s, and Pacific Dental Services.

Strategic Tenant Composition

The selection of Nothing Bundt Cakes highlights a targeted leasing strategy aimed at creating a high-synergy tenant mix. By pairing a premier specialty bakery with a high-volume grocer and essential service providers, the center is engineered to generate consistent, multi-trip foot traffic. This “daily-needs” ecosystem is designed to provide long-term stability for all co-tenants within the development.

Proximity to High-Growth Residential Assets

Arboretum Marketplace is situated at the primary entrance of The Arboretum, a 531-acre master-planned community currently under development. With approximately 3,500 new residential units in the immediate pipeline, the center is positioned as the sole commercial gateway for a rapidly expanding, high-income demographic.

The site benefits from strategic placement on Sierra Avenue, just south of the I-15 Freeway, capturing a significant share of both local residential traffic and regional commuter volume (128,500+ CPD on the I-15).

Demographic and Economic Drivers

North Fontana has emerged as one of the Inland Empire’s most resilient submarkets. The trade area surrounding Arboretum Marketplace is characterized by an average household income exceeding $150,000, representing significant untapped purchasing power.

The center’s long-term viability is further bolstered by its proximity to a future 150,000-square-foot middle school, scheduled to open in August 2026. This addition is expected to create a permanent afternoon and weekend traffic driver, benefiting the center’s retail and food-service operators.

Pre-Leasing Status and Contact

As construction milestones approach, limited opportunities remain for select retail and restaurant operators to secure a position within the center’s initial phase. For detailed site plans, specific pad availability, and delivery schedules, interested parties are encouraged to contact the Lewis Retail Centers leasing department.