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

Hi, I’m Zion. I’m seven years old and will be in the second grade this upcoming school year. My family moved to Redlands, CA from Rex, GA last year. Since I’ve been here, I’ve met a lot of cool people and visited a lot of really neat places. I love to read, write stories, cheer, and go on adventures with my family.

The concept of plant based sustainable food has piqued the interest of the entire community, not only vegans. The number of “vegan-curious” people, as Joanna the local vegan blogger with Plant Based Momma calls them, in Redlands and the surrounding area is absolutely incredible.

Australia has great appeal for all types of travelers – families, solo travelers, young and mature! It is a safe destination where travelers find they get a good value for their dollar. While many think the flying time is too lengthy, in actuality it is about the same distance as flying to Italy. Another plus, they speak English there!

I once read an article written by the late Anthony Bourdain where he declared, “locals dine during the week”. The admired chef went on to reveal that the weekends were considered “amateur nights for the tourists and well-done-ordering pre theater hordes,” in reference to how some guests indecently ordered their steaks overcooked. Adding that chefs prefer to cook for weekday guests rather than for the weekenders. Well, in that case say no more, Tony. We hear you…

Our family of four, including two boys 12 and 13, returned to Redlands for a wedding, a funeral and some much needed time with our west coast family!  We had our usual spots that we wanted to visit; Cheesewalla, El Burrito, Sweet Memories, A Store Called Quest, etc.  But when the weather in Baltimore kept us in Redlands for three extra days, we managed to make the most of it by enjoying more of what Redlands has to offer including Lemon Shark, A La Minute and did I mention Cheesewalla? 

Breweries are undoubtedly one of the top places to kick-back and relax with friends and family. In addition to the tasty beverages available, breweries are family friendly (yes, this includes your fur-babies) and a great place to visit.

Delicious food is arguably one of the best traditions. Take your visitors to a variety of Redlands restaurants for a fun evening out, and impress your mother-in-law with your knowledge about the best local eateries.

Put on your walking shoes for the Redlands Signature Drinks Tour, where you can hit the hot bars in Redlands and taste their signature cocktails. These offerings are diverse, so there’s something for everybody.

Who has the best tacos in Redlands? Conduct your own taste test and decide for yourself with this handy guide to all the locally owned taco restaurants in town.

How do you satisfy everyone? Can you eat good food, experience unique venues, and still like the kids at the end of the day without breaking the bank or dissolving into bored fits of tears (that’s me, not the kids)?

You can. Here’s how.

Take a walk through one of Redlands newest open spaces preserved by the City of Redlands and maintained by Redlands Conservancy. The preserve lies just below the ridge of Sunset Drive, one of Redlands’ most picturesque neighborhoods.

Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or visiting for a day-trip, we think Redlands offers something for everyone. This collection of favorite places and things to do in Redlands comes from one of our favorite visitors.