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.

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, 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, 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.

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.

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.

Whether it’s of a landscape, an unusually shaped tree, or wildlife in its natural habitat, to get that perfect shot, you need the perfect view. Luckily for photographers, the Redlands is home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the United States and there’s always the perfect photograph waiting to be taken there.

Tired of the same old sidewalks?

Before summer is over I have to tell you about Prospect Park. It has shade, and lots of it. It’s also easy to find—if you are downtown, head south on Cajon Street and there’s a nice place to park curbside by the picnic area.

People often ask me if you can bring your dog to public events in Redlands. Here’s the legalese: