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2 WELCOME TO REDLANDS 2 ESRI’s Guide to Redlands 3 A Rich Heritage 5 Historic Redlands 6 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Photo courtesy of A.K. Smiley Public Library 6 Tourist and New Resident Information 9 Getting Around 10 Getting to Redlands 11 Map of Redlands 12 RESTAURANT GUIDE 12 Where to Eat 15 PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO 15 Redlands for Free 16 Parks and Open Spaces 17 Exercise and Recreation 18 Performing Arts 19 Shopping 19 Museums 1 20 DAY TRIPS 20 Visit with Nature in the Local Mountains 20 Areas of Interest

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Our Purpose The essence of Redlands as a small town does not, however, mean a lack This guide presents a unique view of culture or educational opportunity. of Redlands—and some of the most The University of Redlands, for example, interesting, appealing, entertaining, is an exceptional educational and cultural and relaxing things to do in and around institution. You can visit the university Redlands. We hope this information to hear a wide variety of convocational helps in planning a visit or a move to the speakers, to see art shows, to hear area. All telephone numbers that appear classical concerts, or to watch the in the guide fall under the 909 area code, breathtaking Feast of Lights in December. and all sites are located in Redlands, The university is a cornerstone of the unless otherwise noted. community, providing top-caliber Redlands—The Jewel of the undergraduate education as well as Inland Empire a high-quality graduate program. The School of Business offers evening close UP You’re out for a walk on a summer’s classes in business administration geared Welcome to ESRI, the world leader evening in Redlands. Strains of music toward working adults as well as one in geographic information system float up from a performance at the (GIS) technology. Founded in 1969 of the top teaching credential programs by Jack Dangermond—a Harvard- outdoor Redlands Bowl several blocks in California. trained landscape architect—and welcome to redlands away. A beautifully restored Victorian Redlands is one of the oldest his wife Laura, ESRI is a rapidly growing company with 2,500 home sits on the corner, and you hear communities in Southern California. It laughter from its open window. employees in the U.S., 1,800 of was settled in 1881 and incorporated in whom are based at our Redlands What kind of town is this, where 1888. It became a popular wintering spot headquarters. We have 10 regional free musical for wealthy East offices as well as a number of programs have satellite offices throughout the Coast residents, United States. been presented and from the Today, ESRI® software is installed to the public 1880s to the at more than 300,000 client sites for more than worldwide. Our goal is to provide 1950s it was public, private, and educational 80 years? Where also the heart organizations with a system that 2 one of the of the largest will allow them to accomplish tasks country’s largest more quickly and manage and use Photo courtesy of Bill Threatt navel orange- museums of geographic information more producing region in the world. From efficiently than with any other Abraham Lincoln memorabilia and the 1950s to the 1980s, the area was system. Our reputation is built artifacts is proudly maintained? What sort the home of Norton Air Force Base and on contributing our technical of town would pass a bond issue to buy knowledge, our special people, many military families. The town now and our valuable experience to open space for parks? Redlands is that boasts a mix of businesses ranging from the collection, analysis, and rarity—the small town that has the western headquarters of La-Z-Boy communication of geographic information. A large part of ESRI’s successfully blended past and present, to ESRI. From a population of less success is attributed to its diverse, modern and historic. This is the kind of than 6,000 at the turn of the century skilled employees who enjoy a place where you might stop to chat with to more than 70,000 today, Redlands unique, campus-like atmosphere, the mayor while shopping at the local has grown but still maintains its sense an outstanding benefits program, market or catch world-class bike racing at and a challenging, collaborative of place and history. work environment. the annual spring Bicycle Classic. A Rich Heritage

From its very beginning more than a Albert and Alfred Smiley. These identical packing houses in Redlands. However, century ago, Redlands has fostered twin brothers from upstate New York are stretches of dark green citrus groves a strong sense of community values. known as the town’s “patron saints.” The can still be seen from the freeway while Its citizens have worked hard to create brothers graced Redlands with unusual entering Redlands, and the ideal climate institutions that reflect its high ideals for acts of philanthropy during their several provides residents with a perfect setting family, education, responsibility, and civic decades here. They paid to have the for growing a wide variety of fruits and pride. These, along with philanthropic city’s public library built in 1898, even vegetables in their own yards. behavior, are hallmarks of Redlands. borrowing money to have the building The majority of Redlands’ early residents completed. As Andrew Carnegie told his The Asistencia and the were from colder climates and wintered “dear and honored friend” Albert Smiley, Mission Fathers in the town to avoid the bitter weather “I have paid for hundreds of libraries At one point in the nineteenth century, of the East and Midwest. As a result, the to be built, but your philanthropy has the lands of the Mission San Gabriel area’s population swelled in the winter been a far greater labor of love—you stretched from Pasadena to Redlands. months and fell significantly during have borrowed money to complete your Because the distance was so great, the the hot summers. library. You have gone further than I Mission fathers felt a need to have an have.” The building, which is still used outpost, or “assistance” post, at the outer Engineer and Stockbroker: as the public library, has a place on the reaches of their holdings. The Asistencia A Winning Combination National Register of Historic Places and was begun around 1830 and was an is a designated California State landmark. Frank E. Brown and Edward G. Judson, estancia associated with the Mission the founders of Redlands, arrived in San Gabriel. Today, it is a historic site welcome to redlands The World’s Navel Orange Capital the area in 1877 from Connecticut and with displays and regular programs. New York, respectively. Brown was a civil While the philanthropic Smileys Mission influence is also seen today in engineer, and Judson was a stockbroker. contributed to Redlands’ image as a the Mill Creek Zanja, the irrigation ditch They were instrumental in developing small but well-to-do community, it built between 1819 and 1820 by Mission Redlands. The most significant achievement was the citrus industry that had the Indians. It meanders through Redlands, of those early years may have been Brown’s most significant impact on the town. past the University of Redlands, and development of the Bear Valley Dam Redlands’ warm days and cold nights above Redlands. Recognizing that were the perfect climate for navel oranges, Redlands, located in a semiarid region, producing an exceptionally sweet and 3 would need a water supply, he organized beautifully colored orange. Beginning in the company to purchase the land and the late 1880s and continuing strongly build the dam. It was renowned as a until the late 1950s, Redlands was feat of engineering and cost $75,000 to the heart of the largest navel orange complete. Brown was a youthful 28 years producing region in the world. At one old when it was done. Judson and Brown point Redlands boasted no fewer than also promoted Redlands through real 22 citrus packing houses, and it was the estate development to both their and rare Redlander who was not involved in the town’s advantage. some way with the navel orange industry. In 1904, more than a million boxes of Philanthropy and Hard Work: fruit were shipped out on 9,000 boxcars. The Smiley Brothers in Redlands As residential growth increased after World War II, citrus became less Important contributions in the early profitable and has now dwindled to two history of Redlands also came from www.esri.com/redlands through Sylvan Park. The Zanja is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Redlands is a sight for the gods.” Photo courtesy of A.K. Smiley Public Library —Theodore Roosevelt everyone, no matter what their background If Streets Could Talk: Redlands Presidents McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft or social status, and that Bowl events Roads and Their Stories visited Redlands at various times. McKinley should be free. It has remained so for more Many people driving through Redlands visited in 1901, with Redlands serving as a than 80 years, with voluntary financial wonder why so many of the streets have first point-of-entry stopover in California contributions from a variety of donors names from the Chicago area: Dearborn, for his visit to the state. Theodore underwriting the quarter-million-dollar LaSalle, Michigan, Lansing, Brockton, State, Roosevelt and his Rough Riders stopped tab each season. There are few better ways and others. These names are due to the early over in 1903, and Roosevelt gave an to pass a summer’s evening in Redlands— arrival in Redlands of a group called “The address to the people of Redlands from the crowds are always amiable, and the Chicago Colony.” These individuals came the old Casa Loma Hotel (now the site of performances are first-rate. Stater Bros. on Colton Avenue). Roosevelt from Illinois in the 1880s and settled near what is now East State Street, where they called Redlands “a sight for the gods.” The Pen and the Published Word: proceeded to buy up large tracts of land. In Redlands’ last presidential visit was by Literary Redlands William Howard Taft in 1909. Taft’s a nostalgic nod to the place they had left stopover was very brief, and he did not According to local historian Dr. Larry behind, they gave a number of the streets on welcome to redlands get out of his automobile for any length E. Burgess, a number of fine authors the land they owned Chicago-area names. of time. A massive manhunt nearby for have lived in or written about Redlands. There are many other stories behind an outlaw Indian cut the visit short, One of these was Harold Bell Wright, street names in Redlands. For instance, and it was probably just as well—Taft a best-selling author of the 1920s and University Avenue, which is the off-ramp concluded his remarks by confusing his 1930s. He lived in Redlands for two for the University of Redlands, is not locations and telling the crowd how years, where he served as minister of the named after that school at all, even though beautiful Riverside was! First Christian Church. His book The the university was founded in 1909. It was Eyes of the World, published in 1914, named after Stanford University! The land The Town Gets a University was a stinging indictment of Redlands’ in that part of town was originally owned social life at the time. The book was a by Leland Stanford’s personal physician, 4 Just after the turn of the century, Redlands’ thinly veiled satire of Redlands, with Dr. J. D. B. Stillman. Dr. Stillman so guiding fathers realized that Redlands would the fictitious town in question named admired Stanford that when choosing a be a perfect site for something critically “Fairlands.” The book was made into a name for the street running through his important to their young town—a movie by Clune Pictures in 1916, which property, he named it as a tribute to his university. Originally Baptist-affiliated, the downplayed the social foibles of Redlands friend’s fledgling school up in Palo Alto. University of Redlands was started in 1907 and brought good publicity to the Roosevelt Street was named shortly and has continued strongly ever since. area. All was forgiven, although people after President Roosevelt’s 1903 visit. speculated for years as to the identities of Olive, Fern, and Palm Avenues were Music Is for Everyone: Grace the main characters in the book. named after the plants lining them, Mullen and the Redlands Bowl Other writers, such as Helen Hunt although palm trees dominate today. The Redlands Bowl, a large 5,000-seat Jackson, have lived and worked in The city of Redlands has seen its outdoor amphitheater in Smiley Park, was Redlands. A portion of her book Ramona share of growth over the years. However, the idea of Mrs. Grace Stewart Mullen of was written in the Ben Barton House, unlike some cities in our vast nation, Redlands. She believed that music was for one of the oldest structures in the county. Redlands cherishes and respects her rich history. Historic Redlands

Kimberly Crest House & Gardens Asistencia Mission de San Gabriel 1325 Prospect Drive, 792-2111 26930 Barton Road, 793-5402 Kimberly Crest is modeled after a French The Asistencia is operated by the San chateau and has been lovingly restored. Bernardino County Museum and is well In fact, only three families have lived in it worth a visit. It was built between 1830 since it was built in 1897 by Mrs. Cornelia and 1834 by the Franciscan Fathers of Hill. It was bought by Mrs. Helen Mission San Gabriel, whose enormous close UP University Kimberly and then Mrs. Elizabeth Shirk. land holdings stretched from Pasadena to of Redlands For people familiar with Hollywood, the Redlands. The County of San Bernardino Magic Castle in Hollywood is an exact and several other groups have been 1200 E. Colton Ave., 793-2121 The University of Redlands is one mirror image of Kimberly Crest. instrumental in restoring the Asistencia. of the oldest and most respected Tours are led by a group of volunteers, The restored structures house a wedding private institutions in Southern all of whom know the history of the house chapel and a museum. California and celebrated its 100th and grounds very well. The grounds anniversary in 2007. The school is a thriving private liberal arts themselves are a delight, consisting of college that offers many activities six acres of formal Italian gardens and a to students and the community producing citrus grove. Enter Kimberly alike. Illustrious graduates include Glen and Les Charles, producers Crest’s parking lot from Highland Avenue and writers for television including at the end of Alvarado Street. the popular show Cheers; Robert Pierpoint, news correspondent; welcome to redlands Morey Mansion Conway Snyder, a key figure in America’s space program; Robert 190 Terracina Boulevard, 335-6657 Adams, internationally renowned photographer; and honorary This beautiful Victorian home has been alumnus former secretary of state dubbed “America’s Favorite Victorian Warren Christopher. House” and has appeared in countless The Redlands Symphony commercials, television shows, and Morey Mansion Orchestra is another attraction of the university, and the school has a movies. David Morey arrived in Redlands strong music program. The school in 1882 to retire from carpentry and presents about 200 other cultural events each year including theater, shipbuilding. His wife Sarah fronted the 5 arts, music, and dance. money for the house, and his building expertise is apparent throughout the Queen Anne-style Victorian. Actress Carole Lombard, a relative of Mrs. Helen Kimberly, is reported to have spent time at the Morey house, and one of the rooms is called “The Lombard Room.” The Morey Mansion is also a small bed-and-breakfast.

Kimberly Crest

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Redlands Chamber of Commerce www.redlandsweb.com

1 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-2546 The RedlandsWeb.com site provides If you are moving to Redlands, this information on “all things Redlands” should be the first place you call for including information on events and information. The Chamber of Commerce local history. can provide you with maps, brochures, and literature on the city and its environs. Banks The staff is friendly and knowledgeable Alta Vista Credit Union and can provide you with their personal 301 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-6200 information about the city and current 1235 Indiana Court, 335-8180 events and activities. Arrowhead Credit Union ESRI, Building A, 380 New York Street Automobile Club of Southern 1580 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-2346 California (AAA) Bank of America 1330 Industrial Park Avenue, 793-3357 305 E. State Street, 381-2494 If you’re a member of AAA anywhere Washington Mutual in the United States, the Auto Club in 4 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-4450 Redlands can supply you with maps, Provident Financial Corp.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION literature, and discounts on events in 125 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-2992 Dry Cleaners and Launderers Southern California. First California Bank Best Cleaners 218 E. State Street, 798-3611 1600 E. Citrus Avenue, 794-3505 CitiBank Dutch Girl Cleaners & Laundry 300 E. State Street, 793-2391 414 Tennessee Street, #K, 792-3630 Wells Fargo Bank Las Palmas Cleaners 220 E. State Street, 793-2955 1150 Brookside Avenue, #C, 798-3389 Plaza Cleaners Day Care 1556 Barton Road, 792-4912 Kinder Care Learning Centers Inc. Redlands Cleaners 6 1609 Calvary Circle, 798-2987 700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-3502 Montessori School Tri-City Cleaners 1890 Orange Avenue, 793-6989 1434 W. Industrial Park Avenue, Redlands Day Nursery 798-3777 1041 E. Brockton Avenue, 792-2463 YMCA of the East Valley 500 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-9622

All telephone numbers that appear in the guide fall under the 909 area code, and all sites are located in Redlands, unless otherwise noted. ESRI has made every attempt to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information available in this guide; however, please be aware that the information may have changed since publication. Tourist and New Resident Information

Emergencies Hotels Movie Theaters Medical, Police, or Fire Ayres Hotel* Krikorian Redlands 14 Dial 911 for police, fire, and ambulance 1015 W. Colton Avenue, 335-9024 340 N. Eureka Street, 793-6393 in an emergency. For nonemergencies, Comfort Suites* Stadium-style theater located in the the main police station is located at Safety 1230 W. Colton Avenue, 335-9988 downtown shopping area. ESRI Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, Country Inn & Suites* employees may purchase discounted 798-7681. 1650 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-7913 tickets in Human Resources, Building D. Loma Linda University Medical Center Dynasty Suites* Cinema Star Empire 20 Barton Road and Anderson, Loma Linda, 1235 W. Colton Avenue, 793-6648 450 N. E Street, San Bernardino, 386-7050 796-7311 Fairfield Inn & Suites* AMC 30 at Ontario Mills LLUMC is one of the top trauma 1041 E. Harriman Place, San Bernardino, 4549 Mills Circle, Ontario Mills Mall, and emergency medical centers in the 382-4560 Ontario, 484-3000 country, and it also provides excellent Hilton San Bernardino* nonemergency medical care. 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, Pharmacies Redlands Community Hospital 889-0133 Cajon Professional Pharmacy 350 Terracina Boulevard, 335-5500 Residence Inn 232 Cajon Street, 793-2507 Care here is relatively rapid and of high 1040 E. Harriman Place, San Bernardino, CVS 382-4564 quality; it is less crowded than Loma Linda. 101 Redlands Mall, 792-9684 Beaver Medical Clinic Urgent The Mission Inn* Longs Drug Store ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Care Centers 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, 800 Tri-City Center, 798-1404 245 Terracina Boulevard, 792-2605 951-784-0300 Rite Aid 7000 Boulder Avenue, Highland, 425-3307 700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-3568 Hours 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. *discount available for ESRI guests, clients, Walgreens These clinics are suitable for less critical and training participants 800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 307-6964 medical problems that nevertheless need attention. No appointment is necessary. Licenses and Permits The wait, however, is unpredictable, Animal License ranging from a few minutes to several City Treasurer’s Office hours. Redlands Plaza, 35 Cajon Street, 798-7544 7 Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Bicycle License Affairs Medical Center Safety Hall, Police Department 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, 825-7084 212 Brookside Avenue, 798-7681 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Driver’s License 400 N. Pepper Avenue, Colton, 580-1000 Department of Motor Vehicles 1659 W. Lugonia Avenue, 800-777-0133 A complete listing of medical facilities and centers is available in the telephone directory.

www.esri.com/redlands Post Offices Schools Utilities Redlands Unified School District Redlands–Lugonia Post Office Southern California Edison Co. (Electric) 20 W. Lugonia Avenue, 307-5300 404 New York Street, 800-655-4555 793-8075 (next to ESRI) Provides quality education for elementary 800-828-1913 (from outside California) Redlands–Main Post Office and secondary school-age children through Southern California Gas Company 201 Brookside Avenue, 793-8075 its more than 20 schools. Private elementary 800-427-2200 San Bernardino General Mail Facility and secondary schools are also available. Verizon (Phone and Cable) Crafton Hills College 1900 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-4300 800-483-4000 11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, City of Redlands Municipal Utilities Radio Stations 794-2161 Department (Water) A two-year community college, affiliated Customer inquiries and billing, 798-7516 KUOR—89.1 FM: Talk radio with San Bernardino Valley College Solid Waste and Recycling KLRD—90.1 FM: Christian contemporary (701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, 888-6511) City of Redlands KVCR—91.9 FM: National Public Radio in San Bernardino. Both offer Associate 798-7529 KCBS—93.1 FM: Adult contemporary in Arts and Associate in Science degrees Time Warner Cable KTWV—94.7 FM: Smooth jazz as well as other programs. 1971 W. Redlands Boulevard, Suite B, KFRG—95.1 FM: Country University of Redlands 888-892-2253 KLOS—95.5 FM: Classic rock 1200 E. Colton Avenue, 793-2121 KCAL—96.7 FM: Album rock See page 5 for description. Veterinary Services ESSENTIAL INFORMATION KGGI—99.1 FM: Adult contemporary Montessori in Redlands KKBT—100.3 FM: R&B 1890 Orange Avenue, 793-6989 Animal Emergency Clinic KRTH—101.1 FM: Oldies 12022 La Crosse Avenue, Grand Terrace, KIIS—102.7 FM: Contemporary hits Supermarkets 825-9350 KOST—103.5 FM: Soft rock Animal Medical Center Albertsons KCXX—103.9 FM: Alternative 340 6th Street, 793-4775 450 E. Cypress Avenue, 792-1114 KBIG—104.3 FM: Adult contemporary Redlands Animal Hospital Food 4 Less KPWR—105.9 FM: Hip hop 1093 W. Colton Avenue, 793-2181 2070 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-0722 KROQ—106.7 FM: Alternative Yucaipa Animal Hospital Gerrard’s KTIE—590 AM: Inland Empire talk radio 32161 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, 794-3118 705 W. Cypress Avenue, 793-2808 8 KFI—640 AM: Talk radio Redlands Ranch Market KNX—1070 AM: Traffic/News Travel Agents 800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 307-2600 XTRA—1150 AM: Sports Stater Bros. Carlson Wagonlit Travel Network 11 E. Colton Avenue, 792-3900 1426 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-3276 1536 Barton Road, 798-0072 Laura’s Travel Service Trader Joe’s 298 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-7551 552 Orange Street, 798-3888 Redlands Travel Service Vons 317 W. State Street, 792-8100 522 Orange Street, 793-0447 Getting Around

Southern California is famous for its Metrolink romance with the car and for good Metrolink is a regional commuter rail reason—it is the best way to get around. system that operates five lines serving Other options exist, such as buses, taxis, more than 40 stations from Union limo/van services, and even bicycling, but Station/Gateway Center, connecting driving is your best bet. ESRI encourages downtown Los Angeles with Lancaster, you to carpool. Oxnard, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Oceanside. Metrolink also operates Airport Transportation a line between San Bernardino to/from Redlands and Irvine. For schedule and fare Shuttle Service information, call 800-371-5465 or Several shuttle services serve the Ontario visit www.metrolinktrains.com. and Los Angeles International airports. For shuttle service, call ahead of your arrival and departure to schedule pickup. Car Rentals Airport Car Rentals Many car rental places located in San Southern California’s two largest airports Super Shuttle Bernardino and Redlands will transport are Los Angeles International Airport 467-9600 customers to and from the rental (LAX) and Ontario International Airport Inland Express Services company from Redlands or outlying (ONT). Other airports include Palm ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 626-6599 areas. Car rentals are available from the Springs, Orange County, Burbank, and Redlands Taxi airport as well. In Redlands, car and van Long Beach. Eight car rental companies 798-1111 rentals are available at fairly reasonable have offices at Ontario: CEO Limousine rates. This is not a complete list. Alamo, 800-462-5266 951-533-4532 Avis, 800-331-1212 Advantage Rent A Car Budget, 800-527-0700 Bus Service 1121 W. Colton Avenue, 748-0307 Dollar, 800-800-3665 San Bernardino County’s bus service, Avis Rent A Car Enterprise, 800-736-8222 Omnitrans, has routes that cover most 1408 Industrial Park Avenue, 792-8397 Hertz, 800-654-3131 or 800-831-2847 National, 800-227-7368 metropolitan areas of the county. 9 Several routes run through Redlands, Budget Rent A Car Thrifty,800-847-4389 and Omnitrans has a standing policy 1601 W. Redlands Boulevard, Suite B, Companies that rent out of LAX are too to stop for anyone along their route 793-0295 numerous to list here. who flags them down. Buses run from Budget Rent A Truck approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 511 Colton Avenue, 798-9192 with hourly departures on almost every Enterprise Rent-A-Car line. Visit www.omnitrans.org for routes 1323 Colton Avenue, Suite 101, 793-0035 and schedules. or 800-325-8007 Hertz Rent A Car 833 W. Colton Avenue, 792-1244 or 800-654-3131

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From LAX (see Map 1.) From Ontario Airport (see Map 2.) – Exit LAX complex (road is one way); follow signs to Sepulveda – Exit loop/parking area; turn west (left) on Airport Drive. Boulevard. – Turn north (right) on Archibald Avenue, and take the Interstate 10 – Take the California State Route 1 South/Sepulveda Boulevard South East on-ramp. ramp toward Interstate 105. – You will cross Interstate 15, then Interstate 215 (the latter after – Keep left at the fork and merge onto S. Sepulveda Boulevard/ about 25 miles). State Route 1 South. – After crossing Interstate 215, watch for the Tennessee exit, then – Take the 105 East/Imperial Highway West ramp toward follow the directions to ESRI listed below. Imperial Terminal. – Keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto the 105 East. To ESRI – Take the 105 to the 605 North/South exit. – Exit Tennessee Street from Interstate 10 East. – Take the 605 North to the 10 East, and take the 10 East. – Turn right on Tennessee Street. – You will cross Interstate 15, then Interstate 215 (the latter after about 25 miles). – Turn left on Redlands Boulevard. – After Interstate 215, watch for the Tennessee exit, then follow the – Turn right on New York Street. directions to ESRI listed to the right. – Turn left into the ESRI driveway and follow the visitor signs. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Map 1

10 Map 2 Map of Redlands ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

11 Where to Eat

Redlands offers some delightful and American British varied eating establishments. With a little Brisket’s The Royal Falconer exploration and testing, you will find 256 E. Citrus Avenue, 335-2649 106 E. Orange Street, 307-8913 your own favorites, be they “holes-in- Brisket’s emphasis is on some of the best An ESRI favorite! The Falconer serves the-wall” or shiny new buildings. quality food around, and it is one of the traditional British food and a variety of Rather than try to list every restaurant finest gourmet deli restaurants in the imported beers. Inexpensive. in Redlands and its surroundings, we Inland Empire. It roasts its own fresh beef have decided to provide you a list of a few brisket daily. Inexpensive–Moderate. Chinese personal favorites among ESRI employees. Clara’s The listing below is arranged alphabetically Canton Bistro 101 E. Redlands Boulevard, #108, by nationality or type of food. For a 9980 Alabama Street, 335-6688 335-1466 complete list of all restaurants in the A large selection of Chinese food Good and varied menu; quiet, elegant Redlands area, check the yellow pages. alongside a full sushi menu. The space atmosphere. Moderate. is stylish and sophisticated; nightclub Please call for hours and to make Farm Artisan Foods reservations. and extended dining hours available. 22 E. State Street, 792-1162 Cost per person is denoted by Moderate Varied and original menu made from the following scale: “Expensive” is Lotus Garden locally grown ingredients. Extensive wine $20 and up; “Moderate” is $10–$20; 111 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, list; casual, open café-like atmosphere. and “Inexpensive” is under $10. Prices 381-6171 Moderate–Expensive. This is a very special Chinese restaurant, do not reflect sales tax, service, or drinks. Joe Greensleeves Fast food has its own category. sumptuous and beautifully appointed. 220 N. Orange Street, 792-6969 RESTAURANT GUIDE The menu offers complete dinners as The atmosphere here is quite intimate— ESRI Café well as a wide choice of à la carte items. the restaurant holds only 55 people for Open to the public, the ESRI Café Inexpensive–Moderate. lunch and dinner. The wine and beer serves breakfast and lunch and includes a list is varied and extensive. Reservations Starbucks coffee bar. In addition to a daily strongly suggested. Expensive. salad bar, sandwich station, and grill menu, Martha Green’s Eating Room international cuisine is offered weekly 107 E. Citrus Avenue, 792-5400 including Mexican, Italian, and Asian. Breakfast and lunch served daily. Tea 12 Inexpensive. www.esri.com/cafe served 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Thursday,

Friday, and Saturday. Inexpensive– Moderate. The Tartan 24 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-9919 Take a step back in time for good burgers, steaks, and fish plus full bar in an intimate atmosphere. A local Redlands favorite for more than 40 years. Inexpensive–Moderate. French Ocean Blue Le Rendez-Vous 347 Orange Street, 793-5998 Moderate. 4775 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino, Sushi Kimo 883-1231 501 W. Redlands Boulevard, 792-0781 Le Rendez-Vous offers fine traditional Inexpensive–Moderate. French cuisine—from coq au vin to filet mignon and escargots, you cannot go wrong with their menu. The family- Mediterranean owned restaurant has a charming French Caprice Café atmosphere and offers a very nice wine 104 E. State Street, 793-8787 list. Moderate–Expensive. Mediterranean food at its best. As with many small cafés in Redlands, their Indian desserts are sinfully rich and delicious. Las Brasas 15 E. State Street, 335-9866 Delhi Palace They specialize in vegetarian dishes, and their espresso is very good. Inexpensive– Inexpensive. 2001 S. Diners Court (off Hospitality Moderate. Las Fuentes Mexican Grill Lane), San Bernardino, 884-9966 336 N. Eureka Street, 798-0900 Inexpensive–Moderate. Mexican Inexpensive. Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant Italian Casa Maya 19 N. Fifth Street, 792-8211 Citrone 1839 Mentone Boulevard, Mentone, Inexpensive. RESTAURANT GUIDE 794-7458 328 Orange Street, 793-6635 Rosa Maria’s Family style and family owned and Citrone boasts an upscale Italian cuisine 1154 Brookside Avenue, 307-9077 operated, this funky stop offers excellent and a nice wine list. It has an intimate Inexpensive. Yucatan-style Mexican food. Inexpensive. café-like atmosphere. Moderate– Cha-Cha’s Expensive. Thai Isabella’s Ristorante Italiano 26393 Redlands Boulevard, 799-0011 Authentic flavors of Mexico, great Benjarong 330 N. 6th Street, 792-2767 combo platters. Outdoor seating only. 1001 Park Avenue, 792-3235 The location of this restaurant gives little Inexpensive. Inexpensive–Moderate. 13 hint of the wonderful authentic food Chipotle Grill Le Basil you’ll find inside. The food is top notch, 635 Orange Street, 307-8424 1574 Barton Road, 793-7337 from antipasti to dessert. Moderate. Inexpensive. Inexpensive–Moderate. Japanese Cuca’s Mú 527 E. State Street, 335-9557 309 W. State Street, 798-7747 Hello Sushi A local favorite. Inexpensive. Moderate–Expensive. 1630 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-8677 Kool Kactus Cafe and Catering Papaya Bay Inexpensive–Moderate. 24957 Redlands Boulevard, Loma Linda, 623 Orange Street, 793-0374 Mikan Restaurant 796-1545 Inexpensive–Moderate. 345 W. Pearl Avenue, 798-6300 Tex-Mex style food, very good vegetarian Thai House Moderate. dishes. Inexpensive. 1824 W. Redlands Boulevard, 798-3143 Niko Niko Sushi Restaurant Inexpensive–Moderate. 27510 Lugonia Avenue, 748-7722 Moderate. www.esri.com/redlands Sandwich and Coffee Shops El Pollo Loco Pizza Augie’s Coffee House 1210 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2232 Domino’s Pizza 113 N. 5th Street, 798-2255 Hogi Yogi 345 Pearl Street, 798-2997 Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf 501 E. Citrus Avenue, 793-7766 The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe 526 Orange Street, 798-0454 In-N-Out Burger 120 E. State Street, 792-3313 Fox Coffee & Tea 1944 Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, Jersey’s Pizza 101 Cajon Street, 335-6787 800-786-1000 214 Orange Street, 335-7076 Jack in the Box Indoor and outdoor seating. Little Caesar’s McDuff’s 605 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-1468 1600 E. Citrus Avenue, 794-1999 KFC 233 E. State Street, 798-4066 Papa John’s 645 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-5972 Open for breakfast and lunch, McDuff’s 770 Tennessee Street, 792-3432 McDonald’s provides fast service and good food at Pizza Hut 1620 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-8452 reasonable prices. 1399 W. Colton Avenue, 793-8855 Starbucks Coffee 612 E. Redlands Boulevard, 793-1516 Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant ESRI Café, 380 New York Street Quizno’s Subs 836 W. Colton Avenue, 793-5993 627 Orange Street, 748-0691 700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 307-2862 Uncle Howie’s Pizza 1595 Redlands Boulevard, 793-2932 1585 W. Redlands Boulevard, 307-9091 800 E. Lugonia Avenue, 798-4068 State Street Deli Rubio’s Baja Grill 202 E. State Street, 793-9321 627 Orange Street, 335-2802 Sweets and Desserts Stell’s Coffee and Tea Subway Sandwiches 1580 Barton Road, 792-4700 766 Tennessee Street, 792-0282 Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors RESTAURANT GUIDE 414 Orange Street, 793-7372 405-A E. State Street, 792-4322 Fast Food 1971 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-4550 Cold Stone Creamery 27512 Lugonia Avenue, Suite B2-B, Arby’s 1564-B Barton Road, 793-0850 1752 E. Lugonia Avenue, 389-7196 792-1556 1245 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2729 Taco Bell Doughlectibles Bakery Baker’s Burgers 1225 W. Colton Avenue, 792-6664 105 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-7321 1265 W. Colton Avenue, 335-2261 TOGO’s Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 663 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-4802 1981 W. Redlands Boulevard, 792-9490 Burger King 627 Orange Street, 307-8646 14 Wendy’s Jamba Juice 1320 Industrial Park Avenue, 798-4636 27510 Lugonia Avenue, Suite F, 792-0229 Carl’s Jr. 1991 W. Redlands Boulevard, 307-3305 TCBY Yogurt 1205 W. Colton Avenue, 793-1058 1154 Brookside Avenue, 335-8988 Del Taco 1624 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-8454 602 E. Redlands Boulevard, 792-3212 Redlands for Free

Lincoln Memorial Shrine The series takes place each summer from late June through August on Tuesday and 125 W. Vine Street, 798-7636 or 798-7632 Friday nights. Eighteen to 20 diverse The Lincoln Memorial Shrine houses programs are featured including ballet, the largest collection of Lincoln ethnic dancing, operas, musicals, recitals, artifacts and Civil War material west and choral ensembles. Visit www.redlands of the Mississippi. Robert Watchorn, bowl.com for the current season schedule. former president of Union Oil, had the

Redlands Bicycle Classic

This colorful event, held each spring, has drawn Olympic cycling champions, Tour

de France racers, and just about everyone close UP else involved in cycling. Once open to A.K. Smiley Public Library the masses, the Bicycle Classic is now an 125 W. Vine Street, 798-7565 for the invitation-only event. Several courses are main library and 798-7632 for the ridden over a period of three days, and Heritage Room monument built in 1932 and donated his the view from just about anywhere on the substantial Lincoln collection along with Built in 1894, Smiley Library is PLACES TO GO, THINGS DO course is spectacular. much more than just a public a healthy endowment to fund the shrine. library. Visitors often speculate Included in the collection are more than Driving Tour of Redlands aloud whether the place was a dozen Lincoln letters and an original originally built as a church or a Norman Rockwell painting entitled See historic Redlands up close and personal mission. One of the few buildings by taking a narrated driving tour through in Redlands on the National Thoughts on Peace on Lincoln’s Birthday. Register of Historic Places, Smiley the city’s unique points of interest. The Library was indeed originally Market Night hour tour takes you back in time to some built as a public library. Inside the of Redlands’ early Victorian homes as building, take note of the exquisite If you will be in Redlands for a week or well as modern day mansions. Other stained glass windows—all original more, we suggest visiting Market Night to the building’s construction—and historic points along the way are included. the gray stone carvings near the and finding out why Redlands is called ESRI employees can check out the tour front entrance. The tile floors in the “the friendly place.” Market Night takes front of the library, nearly a century CD from the library in Building M; others 15 place year-round (weather permitting) old, are patterned in a sometimes may purchase a copy from the A.K. Smiley controversial reverse swastika every Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. Public Library. Additional tourism infor- pattern, a symbol of friendship to 9:00 p.m. on State Street. The road is mation is also available from the library. used by the Navajo Indians for closed to cars, allowing pedestrians to 5,000 years. wander the street and sample the offerings Smiley Library makes an excellent jumping-off point for of vendors selling food and learning about the history of crafts, entertainers, and Redlands. Tourist information is farmers selling produce. available and you can take a trip to the Heritage Room, located at the far east end of the library, for more The Redlands Bowl information on the building and for descriptive literature on Redlands— The Redlands Bowl is the some free, some for a nominal cost. site of one of the largest free Library staff will give short tours outdoor summer concert to those who call first to make an appointment to do so. series in the United States. www.esri.com/redlands Parks and Open Spaces

Brookside Park Ed Hales Park Brookside Avenue and Terracina Boulevard State and 5th Streets Small residential park in the middle of a Located in the middle of downtown, with rapidly growing area, with enough room a small stage area that is used regularly for to jog or spread out a blanket for reading. musical presentations, mimes, and other Restrooms, picnic facilities. small shows. It has a lovely fountain and The Smiley Brothers lots of benches. It’s a great spot to eat a City Hall, and the Redlands Bowl are all Caroline Park take-out lunch from one of the many little eateries in the area. located in the park. Close to downtown. Sunset and Mariposa Drives This park features plantings native to Sylvan Park inland Southern California. The park also Ford Park Colton Avenue and University Street features horse and jogging trails, wildflower Redlands Boulevard and Parkford Drive meadows, and a nature study area. A call The park is adjacent to the University A duck pond and rolling hills make this to the Parks Department will also get you of Redlands and includes a rose garden. park another great spot. There are also a list of specialty nurseries in the area that Volleyball, baseball, swings, and a wading lighted tennis and paddleball courts. carry these plants for home gardening. pool for the kids; also a well-equipped Restrooms, BBQ area. PLACES TO GO, THINGS DO picnic/barbecue area. Restrooms.

Community Center Park Jennie Davis Park Texonia Park 111 W. Lugonia Avenue Redlands Boulevard and New York Street Texas Street and Lugonia Avenue The Redlands Community Center is This small park is about 500 yards north Contains a great children’s playground and adjacent to this little park, and its sole tennis of ESRI, on the east side of the street. It fortress that even adults will find fun. Rest- court gets regular use. Restrooms inside the sits below street level and was developed rooms, BBQ area, softball fields, playground. community center, picnic facilities. as a botanical garden. Restrooms, BBQ area, children’s playground. Yucaipa Regional Park Community Park 33900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa Church Street and San Bernardino Avenue Prospect Park Situated on 885 acres in the foothills of Large grassy lawn area and gently rolling 16 the San Bernardino Mountains, the park topography make this a favorite for kids Highland Avenue and Cajon Street is on the way to the apple country of Oak and families. Good children’s playground, The oldest park in Redlands, Prospect Park Glen and mountain resort communities. softball fields, and picnic facilities. was created by T. Y. England in 1897 to be It features three lakes for year-round Restrooms, BBQ area. one of Southern California’s great botanical treasures. The park has an outdoor theater fishing; a unique swim complex including utilized for the Redlands Theatre Festival in a one-acre swim lagoon and two Crafton Park the summer (see page 18) and is the site of waterslides; white sandy beaches for Wabash Avenue near Crafton the Kimberly Crest Mansion. Restrooms. sunbathers; and a plaza area where food Elementary School service, restrooms, and pedal boat and aqua cycle rentals are available. Picnic A large soccer field dominates this Smiley Park newer park, with a picnic area and sites rise above the lakes—complete with restrooms available. Eureka and 4th Streets shade structures, tables, and barbecues. The park is a greenbelt that wanders for Camping areas equipped with restrooms more than five blocks. The Lincoln Shrine, and hot shower facilities are also available. Exercise and Recreation

Facilities Golf Horseback Riding Please call for current membership Green fees vary depending on the season, Proud Horse Stables information and fees. time of day, and cart rentals. Senior rates 12854 San Timoteo Canyon Road, are available. Call for more information. 748-6877 ESRI Gym Located between Buildings OA and G Redlands Country Club Running Tracks Available to employees only via key 1749 Garden Street, 793-1295 card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Private club. Although Redlands has few established No membership fee. Calimesa Country Club running paths and bike paths, the streets 24 Hour Fitness Center 1300 3rd Street, Calimesa, 795-2488 provide varied and reasonably safe 700 E. Redlands Boulevard, 798-7777 Yucaipa Valley Golf Club running with both hills and flat areas. For LA Fitness Sports Club 33625 Chapman Heights Road, Yucaipa, those who enjoy cross-country running, 1035 Parkford Drive, 798-2880 790-6522 try Prospect Park. There is also a well- Redlands Community Center Crafton Hills College populated and lighted track at Loma 111 W. Lugonia Avenue, 798-7572 11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, Linda University four or five miles west YMCA 389-3280 of Redlands. Redlands East Valley High 500 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-9622 This is a six-hole course open to the School has a one-quarter-mile track, PLACES TO GO, THINGS DO Drayson Center public year-round except when classes are tennis courts, and basketball courts. 25040 Stewart Street, Loma Linda, being taught on the course. 558-4975 PGA of Southern California Golf Club Skiing 36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont, Local resorts. Call for up-to-date 877-742-2500 information on ski conditions.

Snow Summit 880 Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, 866-5766 Bear Mountain 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, 866-5841 17 Snow Valley 35100 State Highway 18, Running Springs, 867-2751 Mountain High-Holiday Hill Ski and Snow Resort 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood, 888-754-7878

Skeet Shooting Inland Fish and Game 8207 N. Orange Street, Highland, 793-4014

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www.esri.com/redlands Performing Arts

California Theatre of the Redlands Art Association San Bernardino Art Association Performing Arts and Sturges Gallery 215 E. State Street, 792-8435 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, Created in 1964 to promote and 780 N. E Street, San Bernardino, 855-5152 encourage the visual arts, the association 885-2816 The San Bernardino Civic Light Opera holds annual art sales in Smiley Park; The San Bernardino Art Association has and the Inland Empire Symphony perform maintains a small gallery and shop; and shows of pottery, oil and watercolor in this theater. sponsors workshops, demonstrations, and paintings, sculpture, and other media other art exhibits for the general public. at its gallery. Glenn Wallichs Festival Theatre Local artists and patrons of the arts are San Bernardino Valley Community University of Redlands, University Avenue encouraged to join the association. Concert Association and Sylvan Boulevard, 335-4008 Junior University The Glenn Wallichs Festival Theatre San Bernardino, 885-7969 presents some good theater—usually Perris Hill Park, San Bernardino, 889-0833 A number of renowned performers have involving student talent but including The university produces one program per been among the headliners at the concerts occasional guest artists and other local season, an original adaptation of a fairy held at the California Theatre of the talent. The 358-seat theater is inactive tale. This is a training ground for children Performing Arts.

PLACES TO GO, THINGS DO during the summer months. and young adults, ages 11 through early 20s, who learn the ins and outs of theater LifeHouse Theatre work both behind and on the stage. The 1135 N. Church Street, 335-3037 programs are usually held nightly for a two-week period during the last two This family-oriented theater, located near weeks of July in the Roosevelt Bowl. the University of Redlands, has a seating

capacity of 255. The theater has kept the Redlands Footlighters Theater basic tone of the original building, the former Christian Reformed Church, a 1810 Barton Road, 793-2909 handsome edifice designed by Matthew This all-volunteer cast performs several Schutt and built in 1950. The inside of shows a year for a good cause: The ticket the structure has been totally renovated to proceeds go to the Redlands Optimist Club 18 include the theater space and a lighting to support its community work with a booth along with rehearsal, storage, variety of local children’s projects. construction, and dressing rooms plus a lobby, ticket booth, and concession stand. Redlands Symphony University of Redlands Memorial Chapel, Redlands Theatre Festival, Inc. 1200 E. Colton Avenue, 748-8018 Classic compositions are the hallmark of Prospect Park, 792-0562 the symphony orchestra, which performs Open-air theater is popular in Redlands, in the massive Memorial Chapel on the and the Redlands Theatre Festival (July University of Redlands campus. A number and August only) offers one of the best of well-known guest soloists are presented locations imaginable—the middle of each season and have included John Prospect Park in a grove of citrus trees. Browning, Todor Pelev, and Christie Berry. University of Redlands Memorial Chapel Shopping

Bookstores Gift Shops Barnes & Noble Celebrate Redlands 27460 W. Lugonia Avenue, 793-4322 19 E. Citrus Avenue, 335-0356 Frugal Frigate J.D. Myers 9 N. Sixth Street, 793-0740 122 E. State Street, 798-9166 Libros Latinos Mozart’s close UP 301 9th Street, 793-8423 244 E. Citrus Avenue, 798-2573 Museums Selah Christian Bookstore 415 Tennessee Street, 792-2175 San Bernardino Shopping Centers County Museum Redlands Mall 2024 Orange Tree Lane, 307-2669 Florists This museum offers regional history 100 Redlands Mall Bloom Room Florist and geology exhibits as well as an Tri-City Center extensive collection of birds, bird (Inside Martha Green’s Eating Room) South of the 10 Freeway between Alabama eggs, and mammals. Its outdoor 111 E. Citrus Avenue, 748-0900 displays are interesting, and the and Tennessee Streets City Florist picnic facilities provide a pleasant Citrus Plaza spot for a weekend outing. There are 122 Cajon Street, 793-4141 Alabama Street and Lugonia Avenue many things to see at the museum—

Conroy’s Flowers PLACES TO GO, THINGS DO Inland Center Mall a working seismometer and San 1580 Barton Road, 335-8500 Andreas fault display, plaster castings 500 Inland Center Drive, San Bernardino Enchanted Florist of dinosaur tracks that exist in Galleria Mall in Riverside eastern San Bernardino County, 1601 W. Redlands Boulevard, 335-8338 3700 Tyler Street, Riverside stations to listen to recordings of bird Flowers on Vine sounds, a gift shop, and more. Moreno Valley Mall 404 E. State Street, 792-1616 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley Historical Glass Museum Hockridge Florist and Ontario Mills Mall 1157 N. Orange Street, 798-0868 Wedding Boutique The museum is housed in a 1903 One Mills Circle, Ontario 405 W. Redlands Boulevard, 793-1331 Victorian home, which is a historic Victoria Gardens structure. The museum displays 12505 N. Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga American glassware dating from the early 1800s to contemporary times. Displays include glass from Heisey, Cambridge, Fenton, Fostoria, and Sandwich factories as well as those 19 that produced depression-era glassware. Items on display include candlesticks, compotes, milk glass, stems, bowls, historical plates, salts, kerosene lamps—and even several items from the estate of Liberace.

Riverside Municipal Museum 3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside Housed in a U.S. Post Office building built in 1912, the museum maintains collections of local history, natural history, and anthropology. Plants, animals, and minerals from the Riverside area are the mainstay of the collection. Be sure to check out both levels of the museum.

www.esri.com/redlands Day Trips

Visit with Nature in the Mission Inn The Beach Local Mountains Mission Inn, located at 3649 Mission Inn A trip to the ocean ranks at the top of Avenue, has been a Riverside landmark many visitors’ lists. There is no more Note: Adventure Pass is required to park in since the completion of its first wing popular attraction in Southern California the San Bernardino National Forest. in 1903. It is one of the nation’s grand than the sands of the Pacific. Great beaches A drive of only 30 minutes will put you hotels, and its collections have adorned exist all along the coast. Some are rocky in the San Bernardino National Forest, the inn’s mix of architectural styles since rather than sandy, but they have their a cool and green haven. One usually its earliest days. Devotees of the inn own beauty and grace. Any guidebook needs a permit to hike in the wilderness included Teddy Roosevelt, President Taft, will give you an idea of the best beaches zones of the mountain areas. For more and Andrew Carnegie. Bette Davis and to visit. information, call 794-1123. The Mill Richard Nixon got married there (not to Creek Ranger Station is located at the each other, of course), and both Einstein The Desert junction of Highway 38 and Bryant and the Reagans have spent the night at The stereotype of the desert as a flat Avenue, the turnoff for Yucaipa. this fantastic hotel. You may wish to visit wasteland is fading as many visitors Areas of Interest the AAA four-diamond-rated restaurant, realize the desert can provide tranquility Duane’s. and beautiful scenery as well as Claremont opportunities for photography, hiking, The Claremont Colleges, located at Los Angeles rock climbing, and wildlife observation. Claremont Boulevard and East Sixth The Los Angeles Visitors and Convention The best times to visit the desert are Street in Claremont, are a cluster of Bureau can provide you with extensive during the cooler seasons of spring or fall. distinct private colleges, each with their free information about the region via a There is a variety of interesting day trips own unique qualities. There is Harvey 24-hour telephone service (213-624-7300). you can make, but be sure you take along Mudd College (a prestigious engineering Give yourself enough time to get through several quarts of water. Desert weather is and technical school), Pitzer College, traffic and to find parking. When unpredictable, and it can rain at any time. Claremont McKenna College, Scripps

DAY TRIPS traveling in the Los Angeles area from If you plan to camp overnight, bring College (women only), Pomona College, 6:00–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m. on along warm clothing—the desert gets and Claremont Graduate School. The weekdays, be prepared for traffic delays. cold at night, even in the summer. campus offers a beautiful and quiet stroll through unusual shrubbery and

20 plant life. Yale Avenue in downtown Claremont has good restaurants and interesting little shops.

There are far too many interesting day trips in Southern California to A Note on the Weather list in this guide. Exploring Joshua Tree National Park, riding the aerial Redlands’ climate is usually warm and sunny. However, winters can get quite cold, with tram and shopping in Palm Springs, temperatures occasionally dipping below freezing at night. Temperatures from November visiting the San Diego Zoo, and through about March generally range from the high 30s to the high 70s. The late spring touring through the vineyards in Temecula are just a few favorites. and summer months bring warmer weather from the 80s up into the low 100s. Temperature More information is available at the fluctuations between day and night are noticeable; changes of 30 degrees between the Redlands office of the Automobile day’s high and low are not uncommon. The nearby San Bernardino Mountains also get (1330 Club of Southern California chilly, so a medium-weight jacket year round is not a bad idea. The odds of rain between Industrial Park Avenue, 793-3357). June and September are slim yet not unheard of. Redlands Real Estate

Smiley Heights East Redlands

An exclusive residential area consisting This rapidly growing area is a mix of entirely of single-family dwellings in citrus trees and newer homes with some the hilly area southwest of Redlands. light industry. The area is at the far east This area provides beautiful views of San side of Redlands, providing easy access Timoteo Canyon and the Redlands/ to nearby mountains, but it is still San Bernardino Valley. convenient for shopping in downtown Redlands. Great mountain views. West Redlands Wimbledon Heights South Redlands Most of the homes here are less than 45 years old (with some notable exceptions) A somewhat hilly area consisting almost Popular and well-established residential and are in a green, well-established part entirely of large, custom-built homes and area of Redlands. Homes were built of town with mature plantings. Close to tracts. Views of the mountains and the from the 1880s through the 1950s and Redlands Community Hospital, this is valley are excellent. This area lies against later, with a wide range of sizes and a beautiful area. the southeastern city limits. architectural styles. Most of this area is zoned for single-family residences. Area Downtown Redlands offers scenic views of the mountains. A few residences are scattered throughout You’ll find the widest variety of homes in this section, although most of the area has this area including Victorians, craftsman- been developed for commercial use. The style homes, newer ranch-style dwellings, homes in the area are almost all older but and even several beautiful adobe homes. nicely maintained. The local merchants, Crescent Heights

together with the city’s redevelopment R eal E state University East program, have put a lot of work into Much of the terrain here is steep, giving Numerous apartments, smaller developing a charming shopping area most of the homes plenty of privacy. comfortable homes, and proximity to the with unique, tree-shaded streets and The area has lush greenery and is home University of Redlands are the advantages brick-paved sidewalks. to both older custom homes and to a of this area. The Mill Creek Zanja, 21 an ancient man-made stream nearly 200 years old also runs quietly through the area and behind some of the homes.

The University of Redlands

This is a charming older neighborhood that was built between 1920 and 1950. This region consists of smaller, attractive homes and well-kept lawns. The closeness to the university makes this a convenient area to live for faculty members and students. A variety of activities at the university, from cultural to academic to athletic, make living here appealing.

www.esri.com/redlands handful of smaller homes with beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. You will find Spanish adobe and homes reminiscent of English country cottages as well as a few in the craftsman style. In the winter when snow caps the local mountains, the scenery is stunning. North Redlands Yucaipa This sprawling area is mainly made up of An incorporated town situated in the hills Redlands Country Club family-oriented homes. There is a sense of southeast of Redlands and about 1,000 An exclusive area in the southern hills community and place here, evidenced by feet higher in elevation. There are both of Redlands. The area boasts large the busy Community Park and baseball houses and apartments for rent regularly custom homes on large lots and some fields. At the northernmost end of this in Yucaipa. Winter brings an occasional new homes mixed with older ones. This area are citrus groves and several large old dusting of snow, and the area offers area has beautiful views to the south “grove houses” owned by citrus ranchers panoramic views of both the mountains of San Timoteo Canyon, a relatively and still standing after a century. and Redlands. unpopulated area still lush with greenery. Apartment Areas

North Central Redlands Apartments in Redlands vary widely in This is a stable, older neighborhood with price and size. There are units ranging a mixture of modest housing styles. The in size from studios to four bedrooms. southern border is directly adjacent to the Many complexes offer amenities such freeway and the commercial downtown as washers and dryers within each

R eal E state areas of Redlands. North central Redlands residential unit, and some of the more has been established for some 80 years luxurious complexes offer gated entry, and is generally zoned for single-family alarms in each unit, and large clubhouses dwellings. with fitness centers and other organized recreational activities. An apartment listing is available on the Accommodations 22 page on www.esri.com/redlandsguide. Enjoy Quality Cuisine in a Relaxing Atmosphere at the ESRI Café

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Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Starbucks Bar 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ESRI Café is open to employees and the public for breakfast and lunch. In addition to a daily salad bar, sandwich station, and grill menu, international cuisine is offered weekly including Mexican, Italian, and Asian.

The award-winning architecture of glass walls brings the outdoors in. Ample indoor and outdoor patio seating allows diners to enjoy their meal in a comfortable, relaxed setting.

Visit www.esri.com/cafe to view the current menu. Bon appétit!