Loma Linda is a small city in San Bernardino County, Southern California. It has approximately 25,000 people and is adjacent to San Bernardino and Redlands.
The primary access to Loma Linda is by car off the interstate 10 freeway.
The closest airport is Ontario international airport (IATA: ONT). From there, take the 10 freeway east until just after the 215 interchange. Airport shuttles are available from Prime Time Shuttles.
Omnitrans (dead link: January 2023) operates buses in the area.
By far the best way to get around is by car, the city is built and equipped for vehicles primarily. Be aware that the intersection of Waterman and Hospitality Lane is equipped with a photo ticket system.
Loma Linda in Spanish means "Beautiful Hill" and as such Loma Linda's south hills provide a great backdrop for mountain biking or hiking. The hills are often dry with low lying brush surrounding the trails so care must be taken to avoid any fires. In the summer, the hills can be hot and less than a desirable destination. Exercise is typically important to Loma Linda residents and you will see many joggers on the streets at all times of the day and night. Hulda Crooks park, which is named after an adventurous female hiker who hiked challenging mountains into her old age, provides a respite from the rest of the city. Hulda Crooks Park, in the south of Loma Linda, has about 3 acres of grass with playground equipment.
Loma Linda South Hills Preserve includes nearly 2,000 acres of wildland, permanently protected from development. To access the extensive trail system, go south on Mt. View Ave into Hulda Crooks Park. You can park near the dog park or the tennis courts. Go further into the hills on the dirt roads that leave the park. You can pick up the Chamber of Commerce map at City Hall or other locations in town. The map shows the trails within the Preserve.
Beware of rattlesnakes on the trails, especially during warm weather! Stay on the trails to avoid meeting them unexpectedly. Almost all snakebites happen because someone is bothering the snakes. Give them lots of room and get away.
Outside of Loma Linda, shopping can be done in the cities of either Redlands or San Bernardino. In Redlands, Citrus Plaza as well as State Street provide good shopping. In San Bernardino, the Inland Center Mall is best suited for shopping. Carousel Mall is to be avoided, because of reports of frequent gang activity.
The Loma Linda area is packed with restaurants. Hospitality Lane (just outside of Loma Linda on the north) provides a lot of large chain sit-down eating establishments; Claim Jumper, El Torito, Chili's, Mimi's Cafe, and many more.
Loma Linda is an almost entirely dry city. There appear to be very few establishments in Loma Linda that can distribute alcohol, as the city council chooses not to approve most permits. Stater Bros. in Loma Linda does sell alcohol.
There are much more options in San Bernardino and Redlands.
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