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

In 2020, the world as we knew it slowed down and stopped, giving way to a new world of uncertainty and, at times, isolation and loneliness. Our entire way of life has been disrupted. Yet, there lies at least one opportunity amid this upheaval: we now have more time for each other and for nature.

The Historical Glass Museum opened to the public in 1985. In 1977 the Historical Glass Museum Foundation purchased a 1903 Victorian-style home at 1157 North Orange Street in Redlands. It was the beginning of a dream to preserve specimens of American glass from factories that were becoming extinct, as well as factories and glass artists currently producing glass. The Museum now houses the largest collection of American-made glass west of the Rocky Mountains.

While many visitors come to California for the bright lights of Los Angeles and San Francisco, it can be nice to escape the hustle and bustle. Redlands is one of the best places in California to do this and enjoy all that nature has to offer in the Golden State.

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!