🧭 Moving to San Bernardino County
Just moved to Redlands?
Curated by Simir Shah
Who lands here
Families who want character and a small-town feel, plus university, Esri and medical-center employees, including many who work at nearby Loma Linda University Health.
The vibe
Leafy, historic and community-minded, with a Saturday Morning Market downtown, the Redlands Bowl and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine next to the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Less master-planned than the West Valley, more lived-in.
Schools
Redlands Unified serves Redlands, Loma Linda, Mentone and Forest Falls, plus parts of San Bernardino and Highland. Schools follow your address, so check the district's school site locator before you sign a lease.
Getting around
The Arrow train links three Redlands stations (Esri, Downtown and University) with downtown San Bernardino and Metrolink, and one weekday San Bernardino Line round trip runs between Redlands-Downtown and LA Union Station. Most families still drive the 10 and 210.
Finding your community
A.K. Smiley Public Library has been free to Redlands residents since 1894 and runs baby, preschool and Spanish story times. Hillside and canyon-adjacent residents should review the city's wildfire page and register for emergency alerts.
Now go explore Redlands
A friendly orientation, not advice. Neighborhoods, schools and prices change and depend on your exact address — always verify school assignments and lease details directly. New to the area? Start with the New to SoCal hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Redlands a good place for families new to Southern California?
Redlands is the East Valley's historic college town, known for Victorian homes, citrus groves, a walkable downtown and the University of Redlands, with the San Bernardino Mountains as a backdrop. Families who want character and a small-town feel, plus university, Esri and medical-center employees, including many who work at nearby Loma Linda University Health.
How are the schools in Redlands?
Redlands Unified serves Redlands, Loma Linda, Mentone and Forest Falls, plus parts of San Bernardino and Highland. Schools follow your address, so check the district's school site locator before you sign a lease.
Do I need a car in Redlands?
The Arrow train links three Redlands stations (Esri, Downtown and University) with downtown San Bernardino and Metrolink, and one weekday San Bernardino Line round trip runs between Redlands-Downtown and LA Union Station. Most families still drive the 10 and 210.