Local Travel Guides For Redlands, CA and Highland, Mentone, Yucaipa, and Loma Linda

Locally produced olive oil from locally grown olives -- that’s what you get from Lot22 Olive Oil Co., owned by Zach and Andrea Thorp. Opened on State St. in Redlands in 2018, Lot22 sells olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

We are officially calling all drinkers and non-drinkers! It is time to break out your walking shoes - the 2020 Redlands Signature Drinks Tour is here! These offerings are diverse and oh-so-tasty. Everyone in your group is sure to find something to please their palate.

Depending on how you count, there are at least 40 painted wall murals in and around State Street in Redlands. These works of art are part of the charm that helps make our downtown area so unique.

Did you know Redlands has 17 parks?? Continue reading to see which are kid friendly, preferred by our furry companions, a hiker's dream, and great for events!

Since the Redlands Visitor Center opened its doors 12 June 2019 we have had 3,500 visitors (and counting)! People come from other states, different countries, from San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and quite a few call the desert home. We had the pleasure of speaking with a couple of those visitors about a new brewery in Palm Desert, Desert Beer Co. So naturally we grabbed our beer guru, Chloe, and rushed to check it out!

Dancing really works up an appetite! Continue reading to see what local digs the Fox Dance fam chooses to frequent.

Now that you have picked up your copy of the Historic Downtown Redlands walking tour from the Redlands Visitor Center, (AND completed it) it is time to put your knowledge to the test! Take this quiz to see what you have learned.

*short bonus tour and quiz included

I’m always looking for interesting photo projects, and when I was asked to write a burger blog I was thrilled! This would combine two of my favorite things, burgers and photography. 

Mom, you are our rock. How would we remember to put sunscreen on, wear shoes, use our inside voices and not drink the soapy water? You are busy with us constantly. What do you do for yourself? Maybe it is time to indulge a bit, momma!

As a local Redlander you are probably looking for the inside scoop. You have been to State Street and eaten at all the well-known spots. Is it time to shake things up? Well, the team at Creative 7 Designs has some off the beaten path suggestions for you to escape the madness. Check out their hole in the wall, uncommon, secret spots. Photo Credit: Bruce Herwig

What is your perfect date night? Is it making dinner at home with your honey, taking a stroll with a warm drink, enjoying a local wine dinner? Or maybe you and your better half are more the adventuring types! No matter your preferences, Redlands has something sweet to offer every couple.

What are your plans for this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day? Maybe you don’t have any, or perhaps if you do, it’s nothing beyond the tradition of wearing green and possibly enjoying an obligatory dyed beer with friends at your local bar of choice. Maybe you’re thinking, “Who does anything more than that on St. Patrick’s Day, anyway?” But what if I told you that there is a little-known secret to this Irish tradition that you’ve been missing out on for years now? Cue the firefighters with their pipes and drums.