Redlands Outings
- Where?
- Redlands CA
- When?
- Fri, Dec 06 at 08:00 AM + Add to Your Calendar
- Sat, Dec 07 at 08:00 AM + Add to Your Calendar
- Sun, Dec 08 at 08:00 AM + Add to Your Calendar
- Thu, Dec 12 at 08:00 AM + Add to Your Calendar
Photo credit: Bruce Herwig
MAPS & MORE
Mill Creek Zanja driving tour booklet available through Citrograph Printing (113 E. State St Redlands 909-792-3901) for $10 (benefits the Redlands Conservancy Zanja Trail and Greenway Project). For more information, call 909-792-3901. The 44-page booklet, written by Redlands historian Tom Atchley, includes historic photos of the Zanja and explanations of the historic events along the route.
Panorama Point aka "The Point" last image at right- Directions: Take exit 81 for Ford St; Turn left onto Ford St; Take the 1st right onto Reservoir Rd; Take the 1st right onto S Wabash Ave; Turn left onto E Sunset Dr N; Turn left onto Panorama Dr/Panorama Point Dr; Panorama Point Dr, Redlands, CA 92373. Closed at sunset to sunrise.
Take a walk downtown and find all the plaques located on the historical buildings that describe the historical interest of the building. Plaques — usually affixed on the exterior walls near the store doors — to learn about the early history of downtown Redlands.
Outings with Furr Kids
- 18 Dog-friendly Restaurants in Redlands
- Dining with Dogs in Redlands
- Prospect Park is perfect for summer walks
- Off the beaten path . . . more on parks in Redlands
- Where Can’t Doggies Go in Redlands?
21 and Up Night on the Town
Day Fun
Upscale & Unique Dining
After Dinner
Move on to Dancing, Music & Entertainment
Open Door Escape Games - A live interactive escape room where you and up to six people have 60-minutes to decipher clues, discover hidden items, investigate a mystery and ultimately try and find the secret ESCAPE!
Haunted History in Redlands
- Haunted Mansions - self-guided tour.
Redlands Daily Outings
Monday
Note: Many stores and restaurants are closed today. Call first -Shopping Guide.
FREE Aromatherapy Foot Soak at International Day Spa. No appointment necessary. Open 9am to 9pm. Call 909-793-9080 for information.
Redlands Glass Museum - The Museum houses the largest collection of American-made glass west of the Rocky Mountains. Video Tour of Museum
Nektar Juice Bar - Love Nékter’s freshly made juices, smoothies and acai bowls that are made to order -- no mystery ingredients. Just clean, healthy eating that tastes just as good as it makes you feel. Nékter’s menu is beautifully simple: six fresh juices, seven smoothies and five acai bowls, plus a variety of healthy snacks. 27511 San Bernardino Ave #220. Next to Harkin's Theater
Smiley Library - In March of 1897, Albert K. Smiley purchased sixteen acres of downtown land to build Redlands its new library building. The A.K. SMILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY and surrounding Smiley Park, so named by a grateful city council in honor of the donor, was dedicated on April 29, 1898. The Smiley is not only a library but an repository of local history. The newest wing houses an small museum of various fascinations.
Tuesday
Southern Style Breakfast- The Eating Room
The Redlands Bowl -holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged.
The Lincoln Memorial - Shrine is the only museum and archives dedicated to the study of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War west of the Mississippi River.
Picnic - at Ford Park and feed the ducks. 27 acre park with two ponds for fishing, lighted tennis courts, picnic and playground facilities. The park is located at Redlands Boulevard and Ford Street. Pick up snadwiches and salads in the grab-n-go case at Olive Ave Market
Hangar 24 Brewery - Watch the planes take off and land from the H24 patio. Kid and dog friendly. Homemade root beer on tap as well. Bring your own food and ENJOY.
Dinner Isabellas - BEST Deal in Redlands. FREE Gourmet lunch & dinner or Wood fired pizza at La Volata Pizzeria- handmade pizza cooked in a wood fired pizza oven. Pasta made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee, and homemade pastries. .
Wednesday
San Bernardino County Museum Day. Open 9am-5pm. Founded in 1952 by the San Bernardino County Museum Association. It opened to the public in 1957, and was donated to the County of San Bernardino in 1961. Located in Redlands and contains three floors of exhibits, the Exploration Station, an Education Center, native plant and cactus gardens, citrus groves, curatorial offices, and research and reference collections.
Lunch - Top Picks
Happy Hour: Darby's American Cantina - Darby’s is a classic rock and sports themed restaurant. We serve American/Mexican fusion cuisine with a flare, made fresh from the finest ingredients. We offer 40 different beers on tap including several made right here in Redlands. We also offer over 80 whiskeys from the old standards to the sought after high end favorites.
Thursday
Carolyn's Cafe - Hearty breakfasts all cooked to order. Lunch - sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, and more! Our Signature item is our Fresh Baked Coffee Cake. Rated the #1 Breakfast spot in Redlands on Yelp and TripAdvisor.
Kimberly Crest House and Gardens. Open to the public from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, September through July. We are closed during holidays and parts of August. Always call first! Kimberly Crest House and Gardens will be closed for tours during the month of August.
Picnic lunch at Prospect Park 1324 Prospect Drive -Pick up lunch from Deli's or Darby's American Cantina - Darby’s is a classic rock and sports themed restaurant. We serve American/Mexican fusion cuisine with a flare, made fresh from the finest ingredients.
Rustic Tea - Reservations required. It's a MEAL! You will need to-go boxes so don't plan dinner. Please allow 48 hours notice for all reservations. $25 per person. (Rustic Tea not recommended for small children) 909-792-5400
Briggs and Coops Coins Collectors Galleries - great family outing. Stamps, rare coins and more. Kids can go through the buckets of Wheat Pennies.
Friday
Breakfast- Oscars Mexican Restaurant
-Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant holds the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in downtown Redlands. Oscar’s has a ’70s feel to it with its low ceilings, big wooden booths and gray paisley walls. Serving breakfast daily at 8am.Lunch outdoor patio Caprice Cafe French-American fare. Organic meats and fresh wild seafood. Vegan and Vegetarian options. Atmosphere is casual/chic.
HAPPY HOUR: BEST spots DON ORANGE TACOS
Dinner at La Volata Pizzeria - handmade pizza and pasta made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches, Lunch, Dinner and Coffee. Tue - Thu: 6:30 am - 11:00 am/ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Olive & Citrus - California Seasonal farm to table cuisine.
Saturday
The Eating Room - The Elvis French toast is UNREAL!
Stores open at 10am...Shop Downtown
Asistencia Mission - Established in 1819 as a part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino, the original Asistencia or more correctly - Estancia functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities. The Asistencia buildings we can visit today are reproductions built in the 1930s and located approximately one mile east of the original Estancia site.
Sunday
Teen Suggestions
Teens with Family:
Nektar Juice Bar - Love Nékter’s freshly made juices, smoothies and acai bowls that are made to order -- no mystery ingredients. Just clean, healthy eating that tastes just as good as it makes you feel. Nékter’s menu is beautifully simple: six fresh juices, seven smoothies and five acai bowls, plus a variety of healthy snacks. 27511 San Bernardino Ave #220. Next to Harkin's Theater
Ford Park- feed ducks, have a picnic... 27 acre park with two ponds for fishing, lighted tennis courts, picnic and playground facilities. The park is located at Redlands Boulevard and Ford Street. Feed ducks, have a picnic, look at fire prevention (cool garden on the back of Ford)
The Eating Room - The Elvis French toast is UNREAL!
The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe - The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe opened in 1998 with the goal of providing a unique and high quality product in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We strive to use the highest quality and freshest ingredients to make sure your dinning experience is phenomenal. Gluten free pizzas available.
Sylvan Park- Sylvan Park is in the City of Redlands at the corner of Colton and University, across from the University of Redlands. It is close to I-10. Lawn Bowling.
Panorama Point- I-10 E, Take exit 81 for Ford St, Turn left onto Ford St, Take the 1st right onto Reservoir Rd, Take the 1st right onto S Wabash Ave, Turn left onto E Sunset Dr N, Turn left onto Panorama Dr/Panorama Point Dr. See last photo at right. Click to enlarge
Teens and Friends:
All of the above
Walk around State Street
Caroline Park- located between Sunset Drive, Mariposa Drive and Poppy Road. The park and botanical nature garden is enjoyed by naturalists, dog walkers, picnickers, homeschoolers, walkers and runners. The overlook terrace off Sunset Drive offers some parking and a dramatic 180 degree view of the mountains ringing Redlands....basically parks are cool. Parks
Best places to hike in Redlands here
Nektar Juice Bar - Love Nékter’s freshly made juices, smoothies and acai bowls that are made to order -- no mystery ingredients. Just clean, healthy eating that tastes just as good as it makes you feel. Nékter’s menu is beautifully simple: six fresh juices, seven smoothies and five acai bowls, plus a variety of healthy snacks. 27511 San Bernardino Ave #220. Next to Harkin's Theater
The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe - The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe opened in 1998 with the goal of providing a unique and high quality product in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We strive to use the highest quality and freshest ingredients to make sure your dinning experience is phenomenal. Gluten free pizzas available.
Under 12 Outings
Redlands Gymnastics Club- 909-335-6780
Redlands Cultural & Historical Websites
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