Inland Empire family guide
Things to Do in Loma Linda with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Loma Linda on the map
📍 Where Loma Linda is
Loma Linda sits in Inland Empire, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Ontario Intl (~20 mi / 32 km). It's roughly 57 mi (92 km) from Downtown LA and 92 mi (148 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Loma Linda
Hulda Crooks Park
Loma Linda's largest neighborhood park at 11800 Mountain View Ave with a playground, lighted walking track, basketball, two lighted tennis courts and a fenced dog park with small- and large-dog sections. The track gives older kids a safe loop for scooters and bikes while little ones use the playground.
FreeLeonard Bailey Park
A roughly 9-acre park at 11555 Whittier Ave with a playground and tot area, a lighted walking track, and baseball and soccer fields under orange trees. Fields need advance reservation; groups over 50 need a permit but small family picnics do not.
FreeCitrus Trails North Park
A 6.8-acre park at 26351 Park Ave with a young-children play area, a walking path with exercise stations, pickleball, half-court basketball and two covered gazebos with tables and charcoal grills. The gazebos are first-come, first-served because the city has ended gazebo rentals, so arrive early on weekends.
FreeLocal restaurants in Loma Linda
Najwa's Mediterranean Cuisine
Made-to-order Mediterranean at 11275 Mountain View Ave, Ste D, with a balance of vegetarian, vegan and meat dishes, and an outdoor space for dining. Open Mon–Fri 11am–7pm.
Thai Bowl Cafe
Neighborhood Thai spot at 25069 Redlands Blvd, Suite A serving cashew chicken, spicy eggplant, panang curry and pad khee mao. Open Tue–Sat, closed Sun and Mon, with carryout and delivery.
KYNN Thai
Chef-owned Thai restaurant at 24957 Redlands Blvd with indoor and outdoor seating, craft drinks, desserts, takeout, delivery and catering.
Local shops in Loma Linda
Loma Linda Market
Independent health-food market at 11161 Anderson St, Ste 100, with a large vegan and vegetarian selection, a bakery, the Nustart juice bar (smoothies and acai bowls), bulk bins and a prepared-foods counter. Closed Saturdays.
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Loma Linda family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Loma Linda with kids?
Family favorites in and around Loma Linda include Hulda Crooks Park, Leonard Bailey Park and Citrus Trails North Park. Our guide lists 3 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Loma Linda?
Yes — free family spots near Loma Linda include Hulda Crooks Park, Leonard Bailey Park and Citrus Trails North Park. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Loma Linda?
Local, family-friendly spots in Loma Linda include Najwa's Mediterranean Cuisine, Thai Bowl Cafe and KYNN Thai — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Loma Linda guide cover?
Our Loma Linda family guide includes 3 things to do, 3 local eats and 1 local shops — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Loma Linda
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