San Bernardino Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

San Bernardino and San Bernardino County

San Bernardino and San Bernardino County, San Bernardino

 Basaic Says:  San Bernardino is a city of just over 200,000 and combines with Riverside to form what is referred to as the "Inland Empire". The city is in the San Bernardino Valley and is a suburb of LA. San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County... 

Western Museum

Western Museum, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This natural history museum captures the finds made during the construction of the Diamond Valley lake. Small and not worth going out of your way but if you are visiting the lake its worth a stop. 

Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens

Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This botanical garden is dedicated mostly to native california plants and is situated on a large plot in Riverside county community of claremont. 

Orange Empire Railway Museum

Orange Empire Railway Museum, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This railway museum includes a few restored trains giving rides along with a large collection of historic train and trolley cars from the Inland empire and LA. 

San Bernardino County Museum

San Bernardino County Museum, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This is a combination history and natural history museum. Good for a hour or so but nor worth a special trip. 

Riverside Art Museum

Riverside Art Museum, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This small art museum in Riverside features local California artists. Admission is free with a suggested donation 

Mission Inn

Mission Inn, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  This historic inn was built in 1876 and has been a stop for VIPs every since including 10 US presidents. The hotel itself is rather expensive but the owners are Ok with visitirs checking out the place 

Hotels  

Best Western Hospitality Lane

 2 Reviews and 55 Opinions  Measures up to all Best Westerns--fridge, WiFi, microwave, free breakfast, inside corridors, etc.... 

Hilton San Bernardino

 1 Review and 107 Opinions  This is the best hotel in San Bernardino. It is not quite the normal Hilton but it is priced less... 

Restaurants  

The Marquis: The best bar in San Bernardino?

The Marquis: The best bar in San Bernardino?, San Bernardino

 akkipaa Says:  Time: 7:00PMGoal: to have a nice dinnerStart Place: Motel in ??Strategy: Just walk and find a nice place (soon please)Direction: EastResult: Baaaad!We didn't have a map, we didn't have an idea, but we taught that this is a big city and it's easy to find some restaurant (not... 

Chili's: Nice Chain Restaurant

Chili's: Nice Chain Restaurant, San Bernardino

 Basaic Says:  $18 as of October 2012. Chili's is a chain restaurant and one is much like the others. The décor is fairly nice and the food consistently good. I started my meal with some very tasty Chicken and Sausage Soup and ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta. Honestly, I did not taste much... 

Nightlife  

On the trail: Night Falls at Deep Creek
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Although it was an absolutely gorgeous evening, I don't recommend hiking at night. Deep Creek's trail is very steep and it gets pitch black. I was lucky that Yubert brought 2 flashlights which came in very handy.

Dress Code: Dress warmly!

Written Nov 27, 2006

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Transportation  

there is a metrolink from Los...
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there is a metrolink from Los Angeles,very convenient for people like me without car(yes,I am the only one who was in the Los Angeles area without a car).I came from San Diego with a direct greyhound bus(san diego-temecula-perris-riverside-san bernardino-las vegas)

Written Aug 24, 2002

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Shopping  

Used car sales all around: Buy a convertible
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If you live close or have time to wander it might be an good idea to buy a used car instead of renting it. I dream this kind of convertibles but there are two cons in our country a) snow and rain most of the year and b) cars are quite pricy. This car seams to be cheap, might run at least 10000 miles and the price is reasonable, right!

Written Feb 17, 2013

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Warnings and Dangers  

Bad Area

Bad Area, San Bernardino

 scaldar Says:  Roaming around this town can only get you in trouble. In my opinion this is one of the worst cities in Southern California. It is usually very hot and smoggy in the summer. There is lots of crime in this city with little of interest to see and do. There are big gang problems... 

Don't drink the water!

Don't drink the water!, San Bernardino

 ognini Says:  What ever you do DO NOT drink the water. Sadly, the San Bernardino National Forest reports that there is actually fecal coliform counts & a rare and sometimes fatal disease called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis that are sometimes found in the water! The disease is... 

What to Pack  

What to Pack
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Luggage and bags: Hydration packs come in very handy. You can never have enough water. Also, bring 2 plastic bags. One for your wet clothes and the other for wet tissue.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Wear your swimsuit under your hiking gear (for those not yet ready to bare it all as many do at Deep Creek) and pack a small towel for after your dip in the hot springs. Also, if you're hiking on a chilly day be sure to dress in layers. Wear good hiking shoes as the terrain can get tricky. A hat will help keep you out of the sun and warm when the temperature drops.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Wipies are always nice and I can never go without SUNSCREEN!

Photo Equipment: Don't forget your camera!

Miscellaneous: Flashlights are really helpful especially if you leave the hot springs late. We hiked back in the dark which was cool but also a little scary (think I've seen too many horror movies).
Eat a hearty breakfast before you begin the trail and pack some hearty snacks as well. One burns a lot of calories on this hike!

Written Nov 27, 2006

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Off The Beaten Path  

Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino

 akkipaa Says:  After you climb a lot of miles you find a calm, cool and sunny lake for a day visit (as we did, had no more time).Lake Arrowhead is located in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, within the San Bernardino National Forest, surrounding the Lake Arrowhead... 

Burn your rubber - Route to Lake Arrowhead

Burn your rubber - Route to Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino

 akkipaa Says:  Take a day trip to Lake Arrowhead (or Big Bear but that have been lately on news with quite serious news). The road is curvy and if you drive motorcycle, this route is highly recommended.Those who have never driven motorcycle might unlike curvy roads where bike is canting... 

Sports & Outdoors  

America's Pastime; Baseball!!

America's Pastime; Baseball!!, San Bernardino

 Basaic Says:  I could also pursue one of my other passions in San Bernardino (if it had been during the season) baseball! I think it is neat that the team is named after Route 66! The team is also referred to as the IE 66ers (for Inland Empire). The 66ers are a Class A Team associated... 

Rancho Cucamonga Quake

Rancho Cucamonga Quake, San Bernardino

 Jim_Eliason Says:  In San Berdino County is a Class A minor league baseball team called the quake. The stadium is just off I-15 in Rancho Cucamonga Rt 66 exit. The stadium has a fantastic view of the mountains if the game gets boring 

Favorites  

I spent almost all my time in...
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Favorite thing: I spent almost all my time in the big indoors mall downtown which has AC (19°C),because going out with such a heat was really a pain

Updated Aug 24, 2002

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