Redlands, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

See Redland City for the city in Greater Brisbane, Queensland Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

6 sights · 9 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Redlands

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

French château-style Victorian mansion and gardens built in 1897. The house and gardens are open for public tours.

University of Redlands

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

San Bernardino County Museum

Historical Glass Museum

Museum of Redlands

Under construction museum dedicated to the history of Redlands, expected to open in 2022.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb.

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SBD San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
ONT Ontario International Airport, Ontario — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions

Ontario International Airport is the closest major airport, but it only serves a few international locations. Located west of Redlands, this airport serves as the regional point of entry. For international passengers, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the optimum point of entry, and being the world's third busiest airport, it serves 159 non-stop destinations, making it easier to travel to and from. If taking the I-10 freeway, you can reach LAX in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. San Bernardino International Airport has only limited passenger service.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning University of Redlands, Historical Glass Museum, Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Lunch Rubio's Baja Grill
Afternoon Museum of Redlands, Kimberly Crest House and Gardens
Dinner McDuff's
Evening Tartan of Redlands

Day 2

Morning San Bernardino County Museum
Lunch Niko Niko Sushi
Dinner The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe
Evening The Royal Falconer

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Map

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Understand

Climate

Summers in Redlands can be pressingly hot, with average temperatures easily reaching 100°F. Temperatures over the rest of the year is much more pleasant, averaging around 80°F during spring and fall and 65°F during the winter months.

Get in

If you are traveling by car, Redlands is located alongside Interstate 10, east of the 215 Interstate interchange. Route 210 terminates when it turns south and joins Interstate 10 in Redlands.

A commuter rail line from San Bernadino will open in 2022. There will be three stations in Redlands.

Go Redlands–Downtown railway station

⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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Go University railway station

⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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Go ESRI railway station

Checked Aug 2022

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See

See University of Redlands

📍 1200 E. Colton Ave☎ +1 909-793-2121

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See Lincoln Memorial Shrine

📍 125 W Vine St🕒 Tue-Sun 1-5PM☎ +1 909 798-7632⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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See Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

French château-style Victorian mansion and gardens built in 1897. The house and gardens are open for public tours.

📍 1325 Prospect Dr☎ +1 909 792 2111⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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See San Bernardino County Museum

📍 2024 Orange Tree Ln☎ +1 909 798 8608⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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See Historical Glass Museum

📍 1157 Orange St☎ +1 909 798 0868⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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See Museum of Redlands

Under construction museum dedicated to the history of Redlands, expected to open in 2022.

📍 700 Brookside Ave☎ +1 909 353 0196⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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Do

For cyclists, ride the Sunset Drive which is the long road running around the top end of the town. Also from there, drop down into the canyons of San Timoteo and Live Oak. The scent of the orange groves is heavenly.