Loma Linda

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See Loma Linda University

One of the best sights in the city is the University and Medical Center.

📍 11139 Anderson St

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See Loma Linda University Church

Almost 40% of the city's population are members of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. The church in Loma Linda is one of the largest Seventh Day Adventist churches in the World. Two almost identical services are held every Saturday from 9AM-10:15AM and 11:45AM-1PM.

📍 11125 Campus St

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Loma Linda in Spanish means "Beautiful Hill" and as such Loma Linda's south hills provide a great backdrop for mountain biking or hiking. The hills are often dry with low lying brush surrounding the trails so care must be taken to avoid any fires. In the summer, the hills can be hot and less than a desirable destination. Exercise is typically important to Loma Linda residents and you will see many joggers on the streets at all times of the day and night. Hulda Crooks park, which is named after an adventurous female hiker who hiked challenging mountains into her old age, provides a respite from the rest of the city. Hulda Crooks Park, in the south of Loma Linda, has about 3 acres of grass with playground equipment.

Loma Linda South Hills Preserve includes nearly 2,000 acres of wildland, permanently protected from development. To access the extensive trail system, go south on Mt. View Ave into Hulda Crooks Park. You can park near the dog park or the tennis courts. Go further into the hills on the dirt roads that leave the park. You can pick up the Chamber of Commerce map at City Hall or other locations in town. The map shows the trails within the Preserve.

Beware of rattlesnakes on the trails, especially during warm weather! Stay on the trails to avoid meeting them unexpectedly. Almost all snakebites happen because someone is bothering the snakes. Give them lots of room and get away.

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Outside of Loma Linda, shopping can be done in the cities of either Redlands or San Bernardino. In Redlands, Citrus Plaza as well as State Street provide good shopping. In San Bernardino, the Inland Center Mall is best suited for shopping. Carousel Mall is to be avoided, because of reports of frequent gang activity.

Eat

The Loma Linda area is packed with restaurants. Hospitality Lane (just outside of Loma Linda on the north) provides a lot of large chain sit-down eating establishments; Claim Jumper, El Torito, Chili's, Mimi's Cafe, and many more.

Drink

Loma Linda is an almost entirely dry city. There appear to be very few establishments in Loma Linda that can distribute alcohol, as the city council chooses not to approve most permits. Stater Bros. in Loma Linda does sell alcohol.

Sleep

There are much more options in San Bernardino and Redlands.