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WELCOME TO REDLANDS
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ESRI’s Guide to Redlands
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A Rich Heritage
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Historic Redlands
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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Tourist and New Resident Information
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Getting Around
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Getting to Redlands
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Map of Redlands
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
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Redlands for Free
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Parks and Open Spaces
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Exercise and Recreation
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Performing Arts
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Shopping
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Museums
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DAY TRIPS
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Visit with Nature in the Local Mountains
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Areas of Interest
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A Note on the Weather
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REAL ESTATE
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ESRI’s Gu i d e to R ed la n d s
Our Purpose
This guide presents a unique view
of Redlands—and some of the most
interesting, appealing, entertaining,
and relaxing things to do in and around
Redlands. We hope this information
helps in planning a visit or a move to the
area. All telephone numbers that appear
in the guide fall under the 909 area code,
and all sites are located in Redlands,
unless otherwise noted.
Redlands—The Jewel of the
Inland Empire
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You’re out for a walk on a summer’s
evening in Redlands. Strains of music
float up from a performance at the
outdoor Redlands Bowl several blocks
away. A beautifully restored Victorian
home sits on the corner, and you hear
laughter from its open window.
What kind of town is this, where
free musical
programs have
been presented
to the public
for more than
80 years? Where
one of the
country’s largest
museums of
Abraham Lincoln memorabilia and
artifacts is proudly maintained? What sort
of town would pass a bond issue to buy
open space for parks? Redlands is that
rarity—the small town that has
successfully blended past and present,
modern and historic. This is the kind of
place where you might stop to chat with
the mayor while shopping at the local
market or catch world-class bike racing at
the annual spring Bicycle Classic.
Photo courtesy of Bill Threatt
The essence of Redlands as a small
town does not, however, mean a lack
of culture or educational opportunity.
The University of Redlands, for example,
is an exceptional educational and cultural
institution. You can visit the university
to hear a wide variety of convocational
speakers, to see art shows, to hear
classical concerts, or to watch the
breathtaking Feast of Lights in December.
The university is a cornerstone of the
community, providing top-caliber
undergraduate education as well as
a high-quality graduate program.
The School of Business offers evening
classes in business administration geared
toward working adults as well as one
of the top teaching credential programs
in California.
Redlands is one of the oldest
communities in Southern California. It
was settled in 1881 and incorporated in
1888. It became a popular wintering spot
for wealthy East
Coast residents,
and from the
1880s to the
1950s it was
also the heart
of the largest
navel orangeproducing region in the world. From
the 1950s to the 1980s, the area was
the home of Norton Air Force Base and
many military families. The town now
boasts a mix of businesses ranging from
the western headquarters of La-Z-Boy
to ESRI. From a population of less
than 6,000 at the turn of the century
to more than 70,000 today, Redlands
has grown but still maintains its sense
of place and history.
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A Rich Heri tag e
From its very beginning more than a
century ago, Redlands has fostered
a strong sense of community values.
Its citizens have worked hard to create
institutions that reflect its high ideals for
family, education, responsibility, and civic
pride. These, along with philanthropic
behavior, are hallmarks of Redlands.
The majority of Redlands’ early residents
were from colder climates and wintered
in the town to avoid the bitter weather
of the East and Midwest. As a result, the
area’s population swelled in the winter
months and fell significantly during
the hot summers.
Engineer and Stockbroker:
A Winning Combination
Philanthropy and Hard Work:
The Smiley Brothers in Redlands
Important contributions in the early
history of Redlands also came from
The World’s Navel Orange Capital
While the philanthropic Smileys
contributed to Redlands’ image as a
small but well-to-do community, it
was the citrus industry that had the
most significant impact on the town.
Redlands’ warm days and cold nights
were the perfect climate for navel oranges,
producing an exceptionally sweet and
beautifully colored orange. Beginning in
the late 1880s and continuing strongly
until the late 1950s, Redlands was
the heart of the largest navel orange
producing region in the world. At one
point Redlands boasted no fewer than
22 citrus packing houses, and it was the
rare Redlander who was not involved in
some way with the navel orange industry.
In 1904, more than a million boxes of
fruit were shipped out on 9,000 boxcars.
As residential growth increased
after World War II, citrus became less
profitable and has now dwindled to two
packing houses in Redlands. However,
stretches of dark green citrus groves
can still be seen from the freeway while
entering Redlands, and the ideal climate
provides residents with a perfect setting
for growing a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables in their own yards.
The Asistencia and the
Mission Fathers
At one point in the nineteenth century,
the lands of the Mission San Gabriel
stretched from Pasadena to Redlands.
Because the distance was so great, the
Mission fathers felt a need to have an
outpost, or “assistance” post, at the outer
reaches of their holdings. The Asistencia
was begun around 1830 and was an
estancia associated with the Mission
San Gabriel. Today, it is a historic site
with displays and regular programs.
Mission influence is also seen today in
the Mill Creek Zanja, the irrigation ditch
built between 1819 and 1820 by Mission
Indians. It meanders through Redlands,
past the University of Redlands, and
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Frank E. Brown and Edward G. Judson,
the founders of Redlands, arrived in
the area in 1877 from Connecticut and
New York, respectively. Brown was a civil
engineer, and Judson was a stockbroker.
They were instrumental in developing
Redlands. The most significant achievement
of those early years may have been Brown’s
development of the Bear Valley Dam
above Redlands. Recognizing that
Redlands, located in a semiarid region,
would need a water supply, he organized
the company to purchase the land and
build the dam. It was renowned as a
feat of engineering and cost $75,000 to
complete. Brown was a youthful 28 years
old when it was done. Judson and Brown
also promoted Redlands through real
estate development to both their and
the town’s advantage.
Albert and Alfred Smiley. These identical
twin brothers from upstate New York are
known as the town’s “patron saints.” The
brothers graced Redlands with unusual
acts of philanthropy during their several
decades here. They paid to have the
city’s public library built in 1898, even
borrowing money to have the building
completed. As Andrew Carnegie told his
“dear and honored friend” Albert Smiley,
“I have paid for hundreds of libraries
to be built, but your philanthropy has
been a far greater labor of love—you
have borrowed money to complete your
library. You have gone further than I
have.” The building, which is still used
as the public library, has a place on the
National Register of Historic Places and
is a designated California State landmark.
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through Sylvan Park. The Zanja is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
“Redlands is a sight for the gods.”
—Theodore Roosevelt
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Presidents McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft
visited Redlands at various times. McKinley
visited in 1901, with Redlands serving as a
first point-of-entry stopover in California
for his visit to the state. Theodore
Roosevelt and his Rough Riders stopped
over in 1903, and Roosevelt gave an
address to the people of Redlands from
the old Casa Loma Hotel (now the site of
Stater Bros. on Colton Avenue). Roosevelt
called Redlands “a sight for the gods.”
Redlands’ last presidential visit was by
William Howard Taft in 1909. Taft’s
stopover was very brief, and he did not
get out of his automobile for any length
of time. A massive manhunt nearby for
an outlaw Indian cut the visit short,
and it was probably just as well—Taft
concluded his remarks by confusing his
locations and telling the crowd how
beautiful Riverside was!
The Town Gets a University
Just after the turn of the century, Redlands’
guiding fathers realized that Redlands would
be a perfect site for something critically
important to their young town—a
university. Originally Baptist-affiliated, the
University of Redlands was started in 1907
and has continued strongly ever since.
Music Is for Everyone: Grace
Mullen and the Redlands Bowl
The Redlands Bowl, a large 5,000-seat
outdoor amphitheater in Smiley Park, was
the idea of Mrs. Grace Stewart Mullen of
Redlands. She believed that music was for
Photo courtesy of A.K. Smiley Public Library
everyone, no matter what their background
or social status, and that Bowl events
should be free. It has remained so for more
than 80 years, with voluntary financial
contributions from a variety of donors
underwriting the quarter-million-dollar
tab each season. There are few better ways
to pass a summer’s evening in Redlands—
the crowds are always amiable, and the
performances are first-rate.
The Pen and the Published Word:
Literary Redlands
According to local historian Dr. Larry
E. Burgess, a number of fine authors
have lived in or written about Redlands.
One of these was Harold Bell Wright,
a best-selling author of the 1920s and
1930s. He lived in Redlands for two
years, where he served as minister of the
First Christian Church. His book The
Eyes of the World, published in 1914,
was a stinging indictment of Redlands’
social life at the time. The book was a
thinly veiled satire of Redlands, with
the fictitious town in question named
“Fairlands.” The book was made into a
movie by Clune Pictures in 1916, which
downplayed the social foibles of Redlands
and brought good publicity to the
area. All was forgiven, although people
speculated for years as to the identities of
the main characters in the book.
Other writers, such as Helen Hunt
Jackson, have lived and worked in
Redlands. A portion of her book Ramona
was written in the Ben Barton House,
one of the oldest structures in the county.
If Streets Could Talk: Redlands
Roads and Their Stories
Many people driving through Redlands
wonder why so many of the streets have
names from the Chicago area: Dearborn,
LaSalle, Michigan, Lansing, Brockton, State,
and others. These names are due to the early
arrival in Redlands of a group called “The
Chicago Colony.” These individuals came
from Illinois in the 1880s and settled near
what is now East State Street, where they
proceeded to buy up large tracts of land. In
a nostalgic nod to the place they had left
behind, they gave a number of the streets on
the land they owned Chicago-area names.
There are many other stories behind
street names in Redlands. For instance,
University Avenue, which is the off-ramp
for the University of Redlands, is not
named after that school at all, even though
the university was founded in 1909. It was
named after Stanford University! The land
in that part of town was originally owned
by Leland Stanford’s personal physician,
Dr. J. D. B. Stillman. Dr. Stillman so
admired Stanford that when choosing a
name for the street running through his
property, he named it as a tribute to his
friend’s fledgling school up in Palo Alto.
Roosevelt Street was named shortly
after President Roosevelt’s 1903 visit.
Olive, Fern, and Palm Avenues were
named after the plants lining them,
although palm trees dominate today.
The city of Redlands has seen its
share of growth over the years. However,
unlike some cities in our vast nation,
Redlands cherishes and respects her
rich history.
Historic R ed l an d s
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens
Asistencia Mission de San Gabriel
1325 Prospect Drive, 792-2111
Kimberly Crest is modeled after a French
chateau and has been lovingly restored.
In fact, only three families have lived in it
since it was built in 1897 by Mrs. Cornelia
Hill. It was bought by Mrs. Helen
Kimberly and then Mrs. Elizabeth Shirk.
For people familiar with Hollywood, the
Magic Castle in Hollywood is an exact
mirror image of Kimberly Crest.
Tours are led by a group of volunteers,
all of whom know the history of the house
and grounds very well. The grounds
themselves are a delight, consisting of
six acres of formal Italian gardens and a
producing citrus grove. Enter Kimberly
Crest’s parking lot from Highland Avenue
at the end of Alvarado Street.
26930 Barton Road, 793-5402
The Asistencia is operated by the San
Bernardino County Museum and is well
worth a visit. It was built between 1830
and 1834 by the Franciscan Fathers of
Mission San Gabriel, whose enormous
land holdings stretched from Pasadena to
Redlands. The County of San Bernardino
and several other groups have been
instrumental in restoring the Asistencia.
The restored structures house a wedding
chapel and a museum.
190 Terracina Boulevard, 335-6657
This beautiful Victorian home has been
dubbed “America’s Favorite Victorian
House” and has appeared in countless
commercials, television shows, and
movies. David Morey arrived in Redlands
in 1882 to retire from carpentry and
shipbuilding. His wife Sarah fronted the
money for the house, and his building
expertise is apparent throughout the
Queen Anne-style Victorian. Actress
Carole Lombard, a relative of Mrs. Helen
Kimberly, is reported to have spent time
at the Morey house, and one of the
rooms is called “The Lombard Room.”
The Morey Mansion is also a small
bed-and-breakfast.
Morey Mansion
University
of Redlands
1200 E. Colton Ave., 793-2121
The University of Redlands is one
of the oldest and most respected
private institutions in Southern
California and celebrated its 100th
anniversary in 2007. The school
is a thriving private liberal arts
college that offers many activities
to students and the community
alike. Illustrious graduates include
Glen and Les Charles, producers
and writers for television including
the popular show Cheers; Robert
Pierpoint, news correspondent;
Conway Snyder, a key figure in
America’s space program; Robert
Adams, internationally renowned
photographer; and honorary
alumnus former secretary of state
Warren Christopher.
The Redlands Symphony
Orchestra is another attraction of
the university, and the school has a
strong music program. The school
presents about 200 other cultural
events each year including theater,
arts, music, and dance.
Kimberly Crest
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Morey Mansion
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Redlands Chamber of Commerce
www.redlandsweb.com
1 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-2546
If you are moving to Redlands, this
should be the first place you call for
information. The Chamber of Commerce
can provide you with maps, brochures,
and literature on the city and its environs.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable
and can provide you with their personal
information about the city and current
events and activities.
The RedlandsWeb.com site provides
information on “all things Redlands”
including information on events and
local history.
Automobile Club of Southern
California (AAA)
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1330 Industrial Park Avenue, 793-3357
If you’re a member of AAA anywhere
in the United States, the Auto Club in
Redlands can supply you with maps,
literature, and discounts on events in
Southern California.
Banks
Alta Vista Credit Union
301 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-6200
1235 Indiana Court, 335-8180
Arrowhead Credit Union
ESRI, Building A, 380 New York Street
1580 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-2346
Bank of America
305 E. State Street, 381-2494
Washington Mutual
4 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-4450
Provident Financial Corp.
125 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-2992
First California Bank
218 E. State Street, 798-3611
CitiBank
300 E. State Street, 793-2391
Wells Fargo Bank
220 E. State Street, 793-2955
Day Care
Kinder Care Learning Centers Inc.
1609 Calvary Circle, 798-2987
Montessori School
1890 Orange Avenue, 793-6989
Redlands Day Nursery
1041 E. Brockton Avenue, 792-2463
YMCA of the East Valley
500 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-9622
Dry Cleaners and Launderers
Best Cleaners
1600 E. Citrus Avenue, 794-3505
Dutch Girl Cleaners & Laundry
414 Tennessee Street, #K, 792-3630
Las Palmas Cleaners
1150 Brookside Avenue, #C, 798-3389
Plaza Cleaners
1556 Barton Road, 792-4912
Redlands Cleaners
700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-3502
Tri-City Cleaners
1434 W. Industrial Park Avenue,
798-3777
All telephone numbers that appear in the guide fall under the 909 area code, and all sites
are located in Redlands, unless otherwise noted. ESRI has made every attempt to provide
the most accurate, up-to-date information available in this guide; however, please be aware
that the information may have changed since publication.
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Emergencies
Hotels
Movie Theaters
Medical, Police, or Fire
Dial 911 for police, fire, and ambulance
in an emergency. For nonemergencies,
the main police station is located at Safety
Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, Redlands,
798-7681.
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Barton Road and Anderson, Loma Linda,
796-7311
LLUMC is one of the top trauma
and emergency medical centers in the
country, and it also provides excellent
nonemergency medical care.
Redlands Community Hospital
350 Terracina Boulevard, 335-5500
Care here is relatively rapid and of high
quality; it is less crowded than Loma Linda.
Beaver Medical Clinic Urgent
Care Centers
245 Terracina Boulevard, 792-2605
7000 Boulder Avenue, Highland, 425-3307
Hours 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
These clinics are suitable for less critical
medical problems that nevertheless need
attention. No appointment is necessary.
The wait, however, is unpredictable,
ranging from a few minutes to several
hours.
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans
Affairs Medical Center
11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, 825-7084
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
400 N. Pepper Avenue, Colton, 580-1000
Ayres Hotel*
1015 W. Colton Avenue, 335-9024
Comfort Suites*
1230 W. Colton Avenue, 335-9988
Country Inn & Suites*
1650 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-7913
Dynasty Suites*
1235 W. Colton Avenue, 793-6648
Fairfield Inn & Suites*
1041 E. Harriman Place, San Bernardino,
382-4560
Hilton San Bernardino*
285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino,
889-0133
Residence Inn
1040 E. Harriman Place, San Bernardino,
382-4564
The Mission Inn*
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside,
951-784-0300
Krikorian Redlands 14
340 N. Eureka Street, 793-6393
Stadium-style theater located in the
downtown shopping area. ESRI
employees may purchase discounted
tickets in Human Resources, Building D.
Cinema Star Empire 20
450 N. E Street, San Bernardino, 386-7050
AMC 30 at Ontario Mills
4549 Mills Circle, Ontario Mills Mall,
Ontario, 484-3000
and training participants
Cajon Professional Pharmacy
232 Cajon Street, 793-2507
CVS
101 Redlands Mall, 792-9684
Longs Drug Store
800 Tri-City Center, 798-1404
Rite Aid
700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-3568
Walgreens
800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 307-6964
Licenses and Permits
Animal License
City Treasurer’s Office
Redlands Plaza, 35 Cajon Street, 798-7544
Bicycle License
Safety Hall, Police Department
212 Brookside Avenue, 798-7681
Driver’s License
Department of Motor Vehicles
1659 W. Lugonia Avenue, 800-777-0133
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A complete listing of medical facilities and
*discount available for ESRI guests, clients,
Pharmacies
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Post Offices
Redlands–Lugonia Post Office
404 New York Street,
793-8075 (next to ESRI)
Redlands–Main Post Office
201 Brookside Avenue, 793-8075
San Bernardino General Mail Facility
1900 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-4300
Radio Stations
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KUOR—89.1 FM: Talk radio
KLRD—90.1 FM: Christian contemporary
KVCR—91.9 FM: National Public Radio
KCBS—93.1 FM: Adult contemporary
KTWV—94.7 FM: Smooth jazz
KFRG—95.1 FM: Country
KLOS—95.5 FM: Classic rock
KCAL—96.7 FM: Album rock
KGGI—99.1 FM: Adult contemporary
KKBT—100.3 FM: R&B
KRTH—101.1 FM: Oldies
KIIS—102.7 FM: Contemporary hits
KOST—103.5 FM: Soft rock
KCXX—103.9 FM: Alternative
KBIG—104.3 FM: Adult contemporary
KPWR—105.9 FM: Hip hop
KROQ—106.7 FM: Alternative
KTIE—590 AM: Inland Empire talk radio
KFI—640 AM: Talk radio
KNX—1070 AM: Traffic/News
XTRA—1150 AM: Sports
Schools
Redlands Unified School District
20 W. Lugonia Avenue, 307-5300
Provides quality education for elementary
and secondary school-age children through
its more than 20 schools. Private elementary
and secondary schools are also available.
Crafton Hills College
11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa,
794-2161
A two-year community college, affiliated
with San Bernardino Valley College
(701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, 888-6511)
in San Bernardino. Both offer Associate
in Arts and Associate in Science degrees
as well as other programs.
University of Redlands
1200 E. Colton Avenue, 793-2121
See page 5 for description.
Montessori in Redlands
1890 Orange Avenue, 793-6989
Supermarkets
Albertsons
450 E. Cypress Avenue, 792-1114
Food 4 Less
2070 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-0722
Gerrard’s
705 W. Cypress Avenue, 793-2808
Redlands Ranch Market
800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 307-2600
Stater Bros.
11 E. Colton Avenue, 792-3900
1536 Barton Road, 798-0072
Trader Joe’s
552 Orange Street, 798-3888
Vons
522 Orange Street, 793-0447
Utilities
Southern California Edison Co. (Electric)
800-655-4555
800-828-1913 (from outside California)
Southern California Gas Company
800-427-2200
Verizon (Phone and Cable)
800-483-4000
City of Redlands Municipal Utilities
Department (Water)
Customer inquiries and billing, 798-7516
Solid Waste and Recycling
City of Redlands
798-7529
Time Warner Cable
1971 W. Redlands Boulevard, Suite B,
888-892-2253
Veterinary Services
Animal Emergency Clinic
12022 La Crosse Avenue, Grand Terrace,
825-9350
Animal Medical Center
340 6th Street, 793-4775
Redlands Animal Hospital
1093 W. Colton Avenue, 793-2181
Yucaipa Animal Hospital
32161 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, 794-3118
Travel Agents
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Network
1426 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-3276
Laura’s Travel Service
298 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-7551
Redlands Travel Service
317 W. State Street, 792-8100
Getting Aro u n d
Southern California is famous for its
romance with the car and for good
reason—it is the best way to get around.
Other options exist, such as buses, taxis,
limo/van services, and even bicycling, but
driving is your best bet. ESRI encourages
you to carpool.
Airport Transportation
to/from Redlands
Shuttle Service
Several shuttle services serve the Ontario
and Los Angeles International airports.
For shuttle service, call ahead of your
arrival and departure to schedule pickup.
Bus Service
San Bernardino County’s bus service,
Omnitrans, has routes that cover most
metropolitan areas of the county.
Several routes run through Redlands,
and Omnitrans has a standing policy
to stop for anyone along their route
who flags them down. Buses run from
approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
with hourly departures on almost every
line. Visit www.omnitrans.org for routes
and schedules.
Metrolink is a regional commuter rail
system that operates five lines serving
more than 40 stations from Union
Station/Gateway Center, connecting
downtown Los Angeles with Lancaster,
Oxnard, San Bernardino, Riverside,
and Oceanside. Metrolink also operates
a line between San Bernardino
and Irvine. For schedule and fare
information, call 800-371-5465 or
visit www.metrolinktrains.com.
Car Rentals
Airport Car Rentals
Many car rental places located in San
Bernardino and Redlands will transport
customers to and from the rental
company from Redlands or outlying
areas. Car rentals are available from the
airport as well. In Redlands, car and van
rentals are available at fairly reasonable
rates. This is not a complete list.
Southern California’s two largest airports
are Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX) and Ontario International Airport
(ONT). Other airports include Palm
Springs, Orange County, Burbank, and
Long Beach. Eight car rental companies
have offices at Ontario:
Alamo, 800-462-5266
Avis, 800-331-1212
Budget, 800-527-0700
Dollar, 800-800-3665
Enterprise, 800-736-8222
Hertz, 800-654-3131
National, 800-227-7368
Thrifty, 800-847-4389
Companies that rent out of LAX are too
numerous to list here.
Advantage Rent A Car
1121 W. Colton Avenue, 748-0307
Avis Rent A Car
1408 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-8397
or 800-831-2847
Budget Rent A Car
1601 W. Redlands Boulevard, Suite B,
793-0295
Budget Rent A Truck
511 Colton Avenue, 798-9192
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1323 Colton Avenue, Suite 101, 793-0035
or 800-325-8007
Hertz Rent A Car
833 W. Colton Avenue, 792-1244
or 800-654-3131
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Super Shuttle
467-9600
Inland Express Services
626-6599
Redlands Taxi
798-1111
CEO Limousine
951-533-4532
Metrolink
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Gettin g to R ed l an ds
From LAX (see Map 1.)
From Ontario Airport (see Map 2.)
– Exit LAX complex (road is one way); follow signs to Sepulveda
Boulevard.
– Exit loop/parking area; turn west (left) on Airport Drive.
– Take the California State Route 1 South/Sepulveda Boulevard South
ramp toward Interstate 105.
– Keep left at the fork and merge onto S. Sepulveda Boulevard/
State Route 1 South.
– Take the 105 East/Imperial Highway West ramp toward
Imperial Terminal.
– Keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto the 105 East.
– Take the 105 to the 605 North/South exit.
– Take the 605 North to the 10 East, and take the 10 East.
– You will cross Interstate 15, then Interstate 215 (the latter after
about 25 miles).
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– After Interstate 215, watch for the Tennessee exit, then follow the
directions to ESRI listed to the right.
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10
– Turn north (right) on Archibald Avenue, and take the Interstate 10
East on-ramp.
– You will cross Interstate 15, then Interstate 215 (the latter after
about 25 miles).
– After crossing Interstate 215, watch for the Tennessee exit, then
follow the directions to ESRI listed below.
To ESRI
– Exit Tennessee Street from Interstate 10 East.
– Turn right on Tennessee Street.
– Turn left on Redlands Boulevard.
– Turn right on New York Street.
– Turn left into the ESRI driveway and follow the visitor signs.
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Whe re to Eat
Redlands offers some delightful and
varied eating establishments. With a little
exploration and testing, you will find
your own favorites, be they “holes-inthe-wall” or shiny new buildings.
Rather than try to list every restaurant
in Redlands and its surroundings, we
have decided to provide you a list of a few
personal favorites among ESRI employees.
The listing below is arranged alphabetically
by nationality or type of food. For a
complete list of all restaurants in the
Redlands area, check the yellow pages.
Please call for hours and to make
reservations.
Cost per person is denoted by
the following scale: “Expensive” is
$20 and up; “Moderate” is $10–$20;
and “Inexpensive” is under $10. Prices
do not reflect sales tax, service, or drinks.
Fast food has its own category.
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ESRI Café
Open to the public, the ESRI Café
serves breakfast and lunch and includes a
Starbucks coffee bar. In addition to a daily
salad bar, sandwich station, and grill menu,
international cuisine is offered weekly
including Mexican, Italian, and Asian.
Inexpensive. www.esri.com/cafe
American
British
Brisket’s
256 E. Citrus Avenue, 335-2649
Brisket’s emphasis is on some of the best
quality food around, and it is one of the
finest gourmet deli restaurants in the
Inland Empire. It roasts its own fresh beef
brisket daily. Inexpensive–Moderate.
Clara’s
101 E. Redlands Boulevard, #108,
335-1466
Good and varied menu; quiet, elegant
atmosphere. Moderate.
Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State Street, 792-1162
Varied and original menu made from
locally grown ingredients. Extensive wine
list; casual, open café-like atmosphere.
Moderate–Expensive.
Joe Greensleeves
220 N. Orange Street, 792-6969
The atmosphere here is quite intimate—
the restaurant holds only 55 people for
lunch and dinner. The wine and beer
list is varied and extensive. Reservations
strongly suggested. Expensive.
Martha Green’s Eating Room
107 E. Citrus Avenue, 792-5400
Breakfast and lunch served daily. Tea
served 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday. Inexpensive–
Moderate.
The Tartan
24 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-9919
Take a step back in time for good
burgers, steaks, and fish plus full bar
in an intimate atmosphere. A local
Redlands favorite for more than 40 years.
Inexpensive–Moderate.
The Royal Falconer
106 E. Orange Street, 307-8913
An ESRI favorite! The Falconer serves
traditional British food and a variety of
imported beers. Inexpensive.
Chinese
Canton Bistro
9980 Alabama Street, 335-6688
A large selection of Chinese food
alongside a full sushi menu. The space
is stylish and sophisticated; nightclub
and extended dining hours available.
Moderate
Lotus Garden
111 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino,
381-6171
This is a very special Chinese restaurant,
sumptuous and beautifully appointed.
The menu offers complete dinners as
well as a wide choice of à la carte items.
Inexpensive–Moderate.
French
Le Rendez-Vous
4775 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino,
883-1231
Le Rendez-Vous offers fine traditional
French cuisine—from coq au vin to
filet mignon and escargots, you cannot
go wrong with their menu. The familyowned restaurant has a charming French
atmosphere and offers a very nice wine
list. Moderate–Expensive.
Indian
Delhi Palace
2001 S. Diners Court (off Hospitality
Lane), San Bernardino, 884-9966
Inexpensive–Moderate.
Italian
Japanese
Hello Sushi
1630 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-8677
Inexpensive–Moderate.
Mikan Restaurant
345 W. Pearl Avenue, 798-6300
Moderate.
Niko Niko Sushi Restaurant
27510 Lugonia Avenue, 748-7722
Moderate.
Mediterranean
Caprice Café
104 E. State Street, 793-8787
Mediterranean food at its best. As with
many small cafés in Redlands, their
desserts are sinfully rich and delicious.
They specialize in vegetarian dishes, and
their espresso is very good. Inexpensive–
Moderate.
Mexican
Casa Maya
1839 Mentone Boulevard, Mentone,
794-7458
Family style and family owned and
operated, this funky stop offers excellent
Yucatan-style Mexican food. Inexpensive.
Cha-Cha’s
26393 Redlands Boulevard, 799-0011
Authentic flavors of Mexico, great
combo platters. Outdoor seating only.
Inexpensive.
Chipotle Grill
635 Orange Street, 307-8424
Inexpensive.
Cuca’s
527 E. State Street, 335-9557
A local favorite. Inexpensive.
Kool Kactus Cafe and Catering
24957 Redlands Boulevard, Loma Linda,
796-1545
Tex-Mex style food, very good vegetarian
dishes. Inexpensive.
Las Brasas
15 E. State Street, 335-9866
Inexpensive.
Las Fuentes Mexican Grill
336 N. Eureka Street, 798-0900
Inexpensive.
Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant
19 N. Fifth Street, 792-8211
Inexpensive.
Rosa Maria’s
1154 Brookside Avenue, 307-9077
Inexpensive.
Thai
Benjarong
1001 Park Avenue, 792-3235
Inexpensive–Moderate.
Le Basil
1574 Barton Road, 793-7337
Inexpensive–Moderate.
Mú
309 W. State Street, 798-7747
Moderate–Expensive.
Papaya Bay
623 Orange Street, 793-0374
Inexpensive–Moderate.
Thai House
1824 W. Redlands Boulevard, 798-3143
Inexpensive–Moderate.
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Citrone
328 Orange Street, 793-6635
Citrone boasts an upscale Italian cuisine
and a nice wine list. It has an intimate
café-like atmosphere. Moderate–
Expensive.
Isabella’s Ristorante Italiano
330 N. 6th Street, 792-2767
The location of this restaurant gives little
hint of the wonderful authentic food
you’ll find inside. The food is top notch,
from antipasti to dessert. Moderate.
Ocean Blue
347 Orange Street, 793-5998
Moderate.
Sushi Kimo
501 W. Redlands Boulevard, 792-0781
Inexpensive–Moderate.
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Sandwich and Coffee Shops
Augie’s Coffee House
113 N. 5th Street, 798-2255
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
526 Orange Street, 798-0454
Fox Coffee & Tea
101 Cajon Street, 335-6787
Indoor and outdoor seating.
McDuff’s
233 E. State Street, 798-4066
Open for breakfast and lunch, McDuff’s
provides fast service and good food at
reasonable prices.
Starbucks Coffee
ESRI Café, 380 New York Street
627 Orange Street, 748-0691
1595 Redlands Boulevard, 793-2932
State Street Deli
202 E. State Street, 793-9321
Stell’s Coffee and Tea
1580 Barton Road, 792-4700
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Fast Food
Arby’s
1245 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2729
Baker’s Burgers
1265 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2261
663 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-4802
Burger King
1320 Industrial Park Avenue, 798-4636
Carl’s Jr.
1205 W. Colton Avenue, 793-1058
Del Taco
1624 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-8454
602 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-3212
El Pollo Loco
1210 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2232
Hogi Yogi
501 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-7766
In-N-Out Burger
1944 Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino,
800-786-1000
Jack in the Box
605 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-1468
KFC
645 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-5972
McDonald’s
1620 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-8452
612 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-1516
Quizno’s Subs
700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 307-2862
1585 W. Redlands Boulevard, 307-9091
Rubio’s Baja Grill
627 Orange Street, 335-2802
Subway Sandwiches
766 Tennessee Street, 792-0282
414 Orange Street, 793-7372
1971 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-4550
1564-B Barton Road, 793-0850
1752 E. Lugonia Avenue, 389-7196
Taco Bell
1225 W. Colton Avenue, 792-6664
TOGO’s
627 Orange Street, 307-8646
Wendy’s
1991 W. Redlands Boulevard, 307-3305
Pizza
Domino’s Pizza
345 Pearl Street, 798-2997
The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe
120 E. State Street, 792-3313
Jersey’s Pizza
214 Orange Street, 335-7076
Little Caesar’s
1600 E. Citrus Avenue, 794-1999
Papa John’s
770 Tennessee Street, 792-3432
Pizza Hut
1399 W. Colton Avenue, 793-8855
Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant
836 W. Colton Avenue, 793-5993
Uncle Howie’s Pizza
800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 798-4068
Sweets and Desserts
Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors
405-A E. State Street, 792-4322
Cold Stone Creamery
27512 Lugonia Avenue, Suite B2-B,
792-1556
Doughlectibles Bakery
105 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-7321
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
1981 W. Redlands Boulevard, 792-9490
Jamba Juice
27510 Lugonia Avenue, Suite F, 792-0229
TCBY Yogurt
1154 Brookside Avenue, 335-8988
Redland s fo r F ree
Lincoln Memorial Shrine
125 W. Vine Street, 798-7636 or 798-7632
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine houses
the largest collection of Lincoln
artifacts and Civil War material west
of the Mississippi. Robert Watchorn,
former president of Union Oil, had the
The series takes place each summer from
late June through August on Tuesday and
Friday nights. Eighteen to 20 diverse
programs are featured including ballet,
ethnic dancing, operas, musicals, recitals,
and choral ensembles. Visit www.redlands
bowl.com for the current season schedule.
Redlands Bicycle Classic
Market Night
If you will be in Redlands for a week or
more, we suggest visiting Market Night
and finding out why Redlands is called
“the friendly place.” Market Night takes
place year-round (weather permitting)
every Thursday night from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. on State Street. The road is
closed to cars, allowing pedestrians to
wander the street and sample the offerings
of vendors selling food and
crafts, entertainers, and
farmers selling produce.
The Redlands Bowl
The Redlands Bowl is the
site of one of the largest free
outdoor summer concert
series in the United States.
Driving Tour of Redlands
See historic Redlands up close and personal
by taking a narrated driving tour through
the city’s unique points of interest. The
hour tour takes you back in time to some
of Redlands’ early Victorian homes as
well as modern day mansions. Other
historic points along the way are included.
ESRI employees can check out the tour
CD from the library in Building M; others
may purchase a copy from the A.K. Smiley
Public Library. Additional tourism information is also available from the library.
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A.K. Smiley
Public Library
125 W. Vine Street, 798-7565 for the
main library and 798-7632 for the
Heritage Room
Built in 1894, Smiley Library is
much more than just a public
library. Visitors often speculate
aloud whether the place was
originally built as a church or a
mission. One of the few buildings
in Redlands on the National
Register of Historic Places, Smiley
Library was indeed originally
built as a public library. Inside the
building, take note of the exquisite
stained glass windows—all original
to the building’s construction—and
the gray stone carvings near the
front entrance. The tile floors in the
front of the library, nearly a century
old, are patterned in a sometimes
controversial reverse swastika
pattern, a symbol of friendship
used by the Navajo Indians for
5,000 years.
Smiley Library makes an
excellent jumping-off point for
learning about the history of
Redlands. Tourist information is
available and you can take a trip to
the Heritage Room, located at the
far east end of the library, for more
information on the building and for
descriptive literature on Redlands—
some free, some for a nominal cost.
Library staff will give short tours
to those who call first to make an
appointment to do so.
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monument built in 1932 and donated his
substantial Lincoln collection along with
a healthy endowment to fund the shrine.
Included in the collection are more than
a dozen Lincoln letters and an original
Norman Rockwell painting entitled
Thoughts on Peace on Lincoln’s Birthday.
This colorful event, held each spring, has
drawn Olympic cycling champions, Tour
de France racers, and just about everyone
else involved in cycling. Once open to
the masses, the Bicycle Classic is now an
invitation-only event. Several courses are
ridden over a period of three days, and
the view from just about anywhere on the
course is spectacular.
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Parks an d O p en Sp a ce s
Brookside Park
Ed Hales Park
Brookside Avenue and Terracina Boulevard
Small residential park in the middle of a
rapidly growing area, with enough room
to jog or spread out a blanket for reading.
Restrooms, picnic facilities.
State and 5th Streets
Located in the middle of downtown, with
a small stage area that is used regularly for
musical presentations, mimes, and other
small shows. It has a lovely fountain and
lots of benches. It’s a great spot to eat a
take-out lunch from one of the many
little eateries in the area.
Caroline Park
Sunset and Mariposa Drives
This park features plantings native to
inland Southern California. The park also
features horse and jogging trails, wildflower
meadows, and a nature study area. A call
to the Parks Department will also get you
a list of specialty nurseries in the area that
carry these plants for home gardening.
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Community Center Park
111 W. Lugonia Avenue
The Redlands Community Center is
adjacent to this little park, and its sole tennis
court gets regular use. Restrooms inside the
community center, picnic facilities.
Ford Park
Crafton Park
Wabash Avenue near Crafton
Elementary School
A large soccer field dominates this
newer park, with a picnic area and
restrooms available.
City Hall, and the Redlands Bowl are all
located in the park. Close to downtown.
Sylvan Park
Redlands Boulevard and Parkford Drive
A duck pond and rolling hills make this
park another great spot. There are also
lighted tennis and paddleball courts.
Restrooms, BBQ area.
Colton Avenue and University Street
The park is adjacent to the University
of Redlands and includes a rose garden.
Volleyball, baseball, swings, and a wading
pool for the kids; also a well-equipped
picnic/barbecue area. Restrooms.
Jennie Davis Park
Texonia Park
Redlands Boulevard and New York Street
This small park is about 500 yards north
of ESRI, on the east side of the street. It
sits below street level and was developed
as a botanical garden. Restrooms, BBQ
area, children’s playground.
Texas Street and Lugonia Avenue
Contains a great children’s playground and
fortress that even adults will find fun. Restrooms, BBQ area, softball fields, playground.
Community Park
Church Street and San Bernardino Avenue
Large grassy lawn area and gently rolling
topography make this a favorite for kids
and families. Good children’s playground,
softball fields, and picnic facilities.
Restrooms, BBQ area.
The Smiley Brothers
Prospect Park
Highland Avenue and Cajon Street
The oldest park in Redlands, Prospect Park
was created by T. Y. England in 1897 to be
one of Southern California’s great botanical
treasures. The park has an outdoor theater
utilized for the Redlands Theatre Festival in
the summer (see page 18) and is the site of
the Kimberly Crest Mansion. Restrooms.
Smiley Park
Eureka and 4th Streets
The park is a greenbelt that wanders for
more than five blocks. The Lincoln Shrine,
Yucaipa Regional Park
33900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa
Situated on 885 acres in the foothills of
the San Bernardino Mountains, the park
is on the way to the apple country of Oak
Glen and mountain resort communities.
It features three lakes for year-round
fishing; a unique swim complex including
a one-acre swim lagoon and two
waterslides; white sandy beaches for
sunbathers; and a plaza area where food
service, restrooms, and pedal boat and
aqua cycle rentals are available. Picnic
sites rise above the lakes—complete with
shade structures, tables, and barbecues.
Camping areas equipped with restrooms
and hot shower facilities are also available.
Exercise an d R ec reat io n
Golf
Horseback Riding
Please call for current membership
information and fees.
Green fees vary depending on the season,
time of day, and cart rentals. Senior rates
are available. Call for more information.
Proud Horse Stables
12854 San Timoteo Canyon Road,
748-6877
Redlands Country Club
1749 Garden Street, 793-1295
Private club.
Calimesa Country Club
1300 3rd Street, Calimesa, 795-2488
Yucaipa Valley Golf Club
33625 Chapman Heights Road, Yucaipa,
790-6522
Crafton Hills College
11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa,
389-3280
This is a six-hole course open to the
public year-round except when classes are
being taught on the course.
PGA of Southern California Golf Club
36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont,
877-742-2500
Running Tracks
ESRI Gym
Located between Buildings OA and G
Available to employees only via key
card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
No membership fee.
24 Hour Fitness Center
700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-7777
LA Fitness Sports Club
1035 Parkford Drive, 798-2880
Redlands Community Center
111 W. Lugonia Avenue, 798-7572
YMCA
500 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-9622
Drayson Center
25040 Stewart Street, Loma Linda,
558-4975
Although Redlands has few established
running paths and bike paths, the streets
provide varied and reasonably safe
running with both hills and flat areas. For
those who enjoy cross-country running,
try Prospect Park. There is also a wellpopulated and lighted track at Loma
Linda University four or five miles west
of Redlands. Redlands East Valley High
School has a one-quarter-mile track,
tennis courts, and basketball courts.
Skiing
Local resorts. Call for up-to-date
information on ski conditions.
Snow Summit
880 Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake,
866-5766
Bear Mountain
43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake,
866-5841
Snow Valley
35100 State Highway 18,
Running Springs, 867-2751
Mountain High-Holiday Hill
Ski and Snow Resort
24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood,
888-754-7878
Skeet Shooting
Inland Fish and Game
8207 N. Orange Street, Highland,
793-4014
ESRI Gym
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Performi n g Arts
California Theatre of the
Performing Arts
562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino,
855-5152
The San Bernardino Civic Light Opera
and the Inland Empire Symphony perform
in this theater.
Glenn Wallichs Festival Theatre
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University of Redlands, University Avenue
and Sylvan Boulevard, 335-4008
The Glenn Wallichs Festival Theatre
presents some good theater—usually
involving student talent but including
occasional guest artists and other local
talent. The 358-seat theater is inactive
during the summer months.
LifeHouse Theatre
1135 N. Church Street, 335-3037
This family-oriented theater, located near
the University of Redlands, has a seating
capacity of 255. The theater has kept the
basic tone of the original building, the
former Christian Reformed Church, a
handsome edifice designed by Matthew
Schutt and built in 1950. The inside of
the structure has been totally renovated to
include the theater space and a lighting
booth along with rehearsal, storage,
construction, and dressing rooms plus a
lobby, ticket booth, and concession stand.
Redlands Theatre Festival, Inc.
Prospect Park, 792-0562
Open-air theater is popular in Redlands,
and the Redlands Theatre Festival (July
and August only) offers one of the best
locations imaginable—the middle of
Prospect Park in a grove of citrus trees.
Redlands Art Association
215 E. State Street, 792-8435
Created in 1964 to promote and
encourage the visual arts, the association
holds annual art sales in Smiley Park;
maintains a small gallery and shop; and
sponsors workshops, demonstrations, and
other art exhibits for the general public.
Local artists and patrons of the arts are
encouraged to join the association.
Junior University
Perris Hill Park, San Bernardino, 889-0833
The university produces one program per
season, an original adaptation of a fairy
tale. This is a training ground for children
and young adults, ages 11 through early
20s, who learn the ins and outs of theater
work both behind and on the stage. The
programs are usually held nightly for a
two-week period during the last two
weeks of July in the Roosevelt Bowl.
San Bernardino Art Association
and Sturges Gallery
780 N. E Street, San Bernardino,
885-2816
The San Bernardino Art Association has
shows of pottery, oil and watercolor
paintings, sculpture, and other media
at its gallery.
San Bernardino Valley Community
Concert Association
San Bernardino, 885-7969
A number of renowned performers have
been among the headliners at the concerts
held at the California Theatre of the
Performing Arts.
Redlands Footlighters Theater
1810 Barton Road, 793-2909
This all-volunteer cast performs several
shows a year for a good cause: The ticket
proceeds go to the Redlands Optimist Club
to support its community work with a
variety of local children’s projects.
Redlands Symphony
University of Redlands Memorial Chapel,
1200 E. Colton Avenue, 748-8018
Classic compositions are the hallmark of
the symphony orchestra, which performs
in the massive Memorial Chapel on the
University of Redlands campus. A number
of well-known guest soloists are presented
each season and have included John
Browning, Todor Pelev, and Christie Berry.
University of Redlands Memorial Chapel
Shoppin g
Gift Shops
Barnes & Noble
27460 W. Lugonia Avenue, 793-4322
Frugal Frigate
9 N. Sixth Street, 793-0740
Libros Latinos
301 9th Street, 793-8423
Selah Christian Bookstore
415 Tennessee Street, 792-2175
Celebrate Redlands
19 E. Citrus Avenue, 335-0356
J.D. Myers
122 E. State Street, 798-9166
Mozart’s
244 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-2573
Florists
Redlands Mall
100 Redlands Mall
Tri-City Center
South of the 10 Freeway between Alabama
and Tennessee Streets
Citrus Plaza
Alabama Street and Lugonia Avenue
Inland Center Mall
500 Inland Center Drive, San Bernardino
Galleria Mall in Riverside
3700 Tyler Street, Riverside
Moreno Valley Mall
22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley
Ontario Mills Mall
One Mills Circle, Ontario
Victoria Gardens
12505 N. Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga
Bloom Room Florist
(Inside Martha Green’s Eating Room)
111 E. Citrus Avenue, 748-0900
City Florist
122 Cajon Street, 793-4141
Conroy’s Flowers
1580 Barton Road, 335-8500
Enchanted Florist
1601 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-8338
Flowers on Vine
404 E. State Street, 792-1616
Hockridge Florist and
Wedding Boutique
405 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-1331
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Museums
San Bernardino
County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Lane, 307-2669
This museum offers regional history
and geology exhibits as well as an
extensive collection of birds, bird
eggs, and mammals. Its outdoor
displays are interesting, and the
picnic facilities provide a pleasant
spot for a weekend outing. There are
many things to see at the museum—
a working seismometer and San
Andreas fault display, plaster castings
of dinosaur tracks that exist in
eastern San Bernardino County,
stations to listen to recordings of bird
sounds, a gift shop, and more.
Historical Glass Museum
1157 N. Orange Street, 798-0868
The museum is housed in a 1903
Victorian home, which is a historic
structure. The museum displays
American glassware dating from the
early 1800s to contemporary times.
Displays include glass from Heisey,
Cambridge, Fenton, Fostoria, and
Sandwich factories as well as those
that produced depression-era
glassware. Items on display include
candlesticks, compotes, milk glass,
stems, bowls, historical plates, salts,
kerosene lamps—and even several
items from the estate of Liberace.
Riverside Municipal Museum
3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside
Housed in a U.S. Post Office
building built in 1912, the museum
maintains collections of local history,
natural history, and anthropology.
Plants, animals, and minerals from
the Riverside area are the mainstay
of the collection. Be sure to check
out both levels of the museum.
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PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
Bookstores
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Day Tri p s
Visit with Nature in the
Local Mountains
Note: Adventure Pass is required to park in
the San Bernardino National Forest.
A drive of only 30 minutes will put you
in the San Bernardino National Forest,
a cool and green haven. One usually
needs a permit to hike in the wilderness
zones of the mountain areas. For more
information, call 794-1123. The Mill
Creek Ranger Station is located at the
junction of Highway 38 and Bryant
Avenue, the turnoff for Yucaipa.
Areas of Interest
D AY T R I P S
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Claremont
The Claremont Colleges, located at
Claremont Boulevard and East Sixth
Street in Claremont, are a cluster of
distinct private colleges, each with their
own unique qualities. There is Harvey
Mudd College (a prestigious engineering
and technical school), Pitzer College,
Claremont McKenna College, Scripps
College (women only), Pomona College,
and Claremont Graduate School. The
campus offers a beautiful and quiet
stroll through unusual shrubbery and
plant life. Yale Avenue in downtown
Claremont has good restaurants and
interesting little shops.
There are far too many interesting
day trips in Southern California to
list in this guide. Exploring Joshua
Tree National Park, riding the aerial
tram and shopping in Palm Springs,
visiting the San Diego Zoo, and
touring through the vineyards in
Temecula are just a few favorites.
More information is available at the
Redlands office of the Automobile
Club of Southern California (1330
Industrial Park Avenue, 793-3357).
Mission Inn
Mission Inn, located at 3649 Mission Inn
Avenue, has been a Riverside landmark
since the completion of its first wing
in 1903. It is one of the nation’s grand
hotels, and its collections have adorned
the inn’s mix of architectural styles since
its earliest days. Devotees of the inn
included Teddy Roosevelt, President Taft,
and Andrew Carnegie. Bette Davis and
Richard Nixon got married there (not to
each other, of course), and both Einstein
and the Reagans have spent the night at
this fantastic hotel. You may wish to visit
the AAA four-diamond-rated restaurant,
Duane’s.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Visitors and Convention
Bureau can provide you with extensive
free information about the region via a
24-hour telephone service (213-624-7300).
Give yourself enough time to get through
traffic and to find parking. When
traveling in the Los Angeles area from
6:00–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m. on
weekdays, be prepared for traffic delays.
The Beach
A trip to the ocean ranks at the top of
many visitors’ lists. There is no more
popular attraction in Southern California
than the sands of the Pacific. Great beaches
exist all along the coast. Some are rocky
rather than sandy, but they have their
own beauty and grace. Any guidebook
will give you an idea of the best beaches
to visit.
The Desert
The stereotype of the desert as a flat
wasteland is fading as many visitors
realize the desert can provide tranquility
and beautiful scenery as well as
opportunities for photography, hiking,
rock climbing, and wildlife observation.
The best times to visit the desert are
during the cooler seasons of spring or fall.
There is a variety of interesting day trips
you can make, but be sure you take along
several quarts of water. Desert weather is
unpredictable, and it can rain at any time.
If you plan to camp overnight, bring
along warm clothing—the desert gets
cold at night, even in the summer.
A Note on the Weather
Redlands’ climate is usually warm and sunny. However, winters can get quite cold, with
temperatures occasionally dipping below freezing at night. Temperatures from November
through about March generally range from the high 30s to the high 70s. The late spring
and summer months bring warmer weather from the 80s up into the low 100s. Temperature
fluctuations between day and night are noticeable; changes of 30 degrees between the
day’s high and low are not uncommon. The nearby San Bernardino Mountains also get
chilly, so a medium-weight jacket year round is not a bad idea. The odds of rain between
June and September are slim yet not unheard of.
Redland s R eal Es tate
Smiley Heights
East Redlands
An exclusive residential area consisting
entirely of single-family dwellings in
the hilly area southwest of Redlands.
This area provides beautiful views of San
Timoteo Canyon and the Redlands/
San Bernardino Valley.
This rapidly growing area is a mix of
citrus trees and newer homes with some
light industry. The area is at the far east
side of Redlands, providing easy access
to nearby mountains, but it is still
convenient for shopping in downtown
Redlands. Great mountain views.
West Redlands
Most of the homes here are less than
45 years old (with some notable exceptions)
and are in a green, well-established part
of town with mature plantings. Close to
Redlands Community Hospital, this is
a beautiful area.
Wimbledon Heights
South Redlands
A somewhat hilly area consisting almost
entirely of large, custom-built homes and
tracts. Views of the mountains and the
valley are excellent. This area lies against
the southeastern city limits.
Popular and well-established residential
area of Redlands. Homes were built
from the 1880s through the 1950s and
later, with a wide range of sizes and
architectural styles. Most of this area is
zoned for single-family residences. Area
offers scenic views of the mountains.
You’ll find the widest variety of homes in
this area including Victorians, craftsmanstyle homes, newer ranch-style dwellings,
and even several beautiful adobe homes.
Downtown Redlands
Numerous apartments, smaller
comfortable homes, and proximity to the
University of Redlands are the advantages
of this area. The Mill Creek Zanja,
an ancient man-made stream nearly
200 years old also runs quietly through
the area and behind some of the homes.
Crescent Heights
Much of the terrain here is steep, giving
most of the homes plenty of privacy.
The area has lush greenery and is home
to both older custom homes and to a
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University East
A few residences are scattered throughout
this section, although most of the area has
been developed for commercial use. The
homes in the area are almost all older but
nicely maintained. The local merchants,
together with the city’s redevelopment
program, have put a lot of work into
developing a charming shopping area
with unique, tree-shaded streets and
brick-paved sidewalks.
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The University of Redlands
This is a charming older neighborhood
that was built between 1920 and 1950.
This region consists of smaller, attractive
homes and well-kept lawns. The closeness
to the university makes this a convenient
area to live for faculty members and
students. A variety of activities at the
university, from cultural to academic
to athletic, make living here appealing.
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handful of smaller homes with beautiful
views of the mountains and the valley.
You will find Spanish adobe and homes
reminiscent of English country cottages
as well as a few in the craftsman style.
In the winter when snow caps the local
mountains, the scenery is stunning.
Redlands Country Club
An exclusive area in the southern hills
of Redlands. The area boasts large
custom homes on large lots and some
new homes mixed with older ones. This
area has beautiful views to the south
of San Timoteo Canyon, a relatively
unpopulated area still lush with greenery.
North Central Redlands
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This is a stable, older neighborhood with
a mixture of modest housing styles. The
southern border is directly adjacent to the
freeway and the commercial downtown
areas of Redlands. North central Redlands
has been established for some 80 years
and is generally zoned for single-family
dwellings.
North Redlands
Yucaipa
This sprawling area is mainly made up of
family-oriented homes. There is a sense of
community and place here, evidenced by
the busy Community Park and baseball
fields. At the northernmost end of this
area are citrus groves and several large old
“grove houses” owned by citrus ranchers
and still standing after a century.
An incorporated town situated in the hills
southeast of Redlands and about 1,000
feet higher in elevation. There are both
houses and apartments for rent regularly
in Yucaipa. Winter brings an occasional
dusting of snow, and the area offers
panoramic views of both the mountains
and Redlands.
Apartment Areas
Apartments in Redlands vary widely in
price and size. There are units ranging
in size from studios to four bedrooms.
Many complexes offer amenities such
as washers and dryers within each
residential unit, and some of the more
luxurious complexes offer gated entry,
alarms in each unit, and large clubhouses
with fitness centers and other organized
recreational activities. An apartment
listing is available on the Accommodations
page on www.esri.com/redlandsguide.
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