Redlands

For mountain bikers there are three recommended areas in or near Redlands. The first is the Hergnt 'Aki' Preserve. Parking is at Oakmont Park, and multiple singletrack trails extend in all directions. The second is the South Hills Preserve and Scott Canyon Trails in Loma Linda (five miles directly west of downtown Redlands). Finally, Crafton Hills Open Space trails are fantastic and give you the most climbing (five miles to the east of downtown area).

Redlands historic downtown is a jewel, and we encourage visitors to spend some time here. There are multiple restaurants that are happy to serve you, a historic library that shouldn't be missed, and many vintage homes from mid-century modern, to Arts and Crafts and Victorian that are fun to look at.

Weather is best from October through April, with the spring months having the added benefit of lush green hillsides. The summer months can get quite hot, but the evenings and nights are typically pleasant. Rideing in Big Bear or surrounding mountains during the day before heading back to town in the evening is your best option when it's hot in the valley!

There are many places to eat and drink in Redlands — really there are no bad choices! The recommendations below are based around established restaurants in the downtown area. If you're visiting Redlands, this is the area you want to spend time in when not on the trails!

• Gourmet Pizza -They have amazing pizza. Take a chance on one of their exotic ones, nothing is bad here!
• The State - Whiskey, bourbon, and beer, along with some of the best food you can find!
• Romano's Family Italian - Casual and bar downstairs, and beautifully restored and more formal upstairs dining.
• The Tartan - Old school cocktail lounge with great hamburgers.
• The Eating Room - Great full breakfasts.
• Augie's Coffee - Full service coffee bar, roasted right next door at the big red building downtown.
• à la Minute - Fresh ice cream in small batches frozen with nitrogen. Give it a try!