Redlands Family Bike Tour
Embark on a family-friendly, two-mile journey through the iconic landmarks of Redlands!

A Redlands Cycling Tour the Whole Family Will Love
Redlands, California is a bike-friendly city with scenic routes, well-designed infrastructure, and a welcoming cycling community—perfect for riders of all ages and experience levels. The following tour is one of our favorites to families, thanks to its relatively flat topography, plethora of fun things to see, and great places to stop for a bite or to play.
- Distance: 2.1
- Difficult: Easy
- Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
- Start/End: Redlands Visitor Center
Part 1: Parks and Culture

Start:
- Begin at the Visitor Center.
- Turn right onto E. Citrus Ave
- Turn left onto Cajon, follow the sidewalk toward the park 0.1 miles
- Follow the path through the park, keeping to the right 0.1 Mile
- Exit the park turning left onto South 4th Street 0.1 miles
- Turn right to follow the road in front of the Library
A.K Smiley Library serves as a wonderful rest stop and features a lovely children's room, along with stunning stained glass windows and restrooms.
Part 2: The Redlands Bowl & Stage

- From the library, turn left onto South Eureka Street 0.1 miles
- Take an immediate right to enter the paths surrounding the Redlands Bowl 0.1 miles -Go on stage to do a dance!
- Cross Grant Street and continue on the path through the next park - which has a restroom. Exit the trail to the left on Alvarado 0.4 miles
Part 3: Neighborhood Discoveries

- Turn right onto Olive Avenue 0.1 miles
- Turn left onto South Michigan 0.7.miles
- Turn right onto West Clark 0.3 miles
- Turn left onto Normandie Court - ride to the end to view the unique houses, then come back out the cul-de-sac 0.1 miles
- Turn left on West Clark Street
- Turn right onto South Center Street 0.1 miles
If the kids are behaving, treat them at Olive Avenue Market!
Part 4: Historic Landmarks and a Hidden Alley

- After continuing on South Center Street, turn right onto Brookside Avenue.
- Notice the Museum of Redlands across the street and plan to come back for a visit . Brookside turns into Citrus Ave.
- Stop to admire the Historic Post Office. Continue to Orange turn left
- Turn right onto State Street 0.5 miles
- Turn right onto 5th Street and you’re back. At the Visitor Center! 0.1 miles
Look across the street to the umbrella alley - Great photo opt.
Look across the street to Redlands’ Umbrella Alley. This is a great photo opt.
Know Before You Ride!
- Safety First: Always wear a helmet and use hand signals when making turns downtown.
- Hydration: Be sure to fill your water bottles before you head out!
- Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the Alabama Street shopping center.
- Sunscreen: Don't forget to apply sunscreen and carry it with you!
- Fuel up: Olive Market is a local favorite for snacks and drinks mid-ride.
Support Biking in Redlands
Redlands is full of diverse cycling experiences—from relaxed park rides to rewarding hill climbs—and our bike-friendly culture thrives thanks to community support. You can help keep Redlands welcoming for cyclists by getting involved, riding responsibly, and sharing the road.
Get out and ride, share your experience on social, and tag About Redlands so we can re-share your post. Most importantly, always follow the rules of the road.
Have a biking tip to add to our guide? We’d love to include it—send us an email or message us on social, and we’ll take a look.
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