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Beaumont, CA

Beaumont is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located at the summit of the San Gorgonio Pass, between the San Bernardino Mountains and Mount San Gorgonio to the north, and the San Jacinto Mountains and San Jacinto Peak to the south. 

During the early 1850s, several surveying parties passed through the vicinity of present-day Beaumont in search of a pass that would connect the east to the Pacific Ocean. The San Gorgonio Pass was first surveyed in 1853 during an expedition under Lieutenant R.S. Williamson, who was sent by the United States government. Its location enthralled many who now saw that connecting to the ocean was a feasible measure and led to plans for constructing a railway from the Missouri River to the Pacific. By the early 1860s, stagecoach lines were providing service through the pass area, and a stage stop was established, named Edgar Station, after a physician from one of the expedition parties who made his home in the area.

In 1875 when the Southern Pacific Railroad laid tracks through the modern-day location of Beaumont, they established a rail station named Summit Station. This served as a rest stop for railway travelers from the Mojave Desert on their way to the Los Angeles vicinity. In 1884 a real estate development company established a town named San Gorgonio. A second real estate development company purchased the town in 1887 and renamed the town Beaumont, which was incorporated on November 18, 1912. By 1927, the small city had a population of 857 with five churches, a public library, a bank, a high school, two local newspapers, several lumber yards, commercial packing houses, and a dehydrating plant. The city, one of Riverside County's largest apple growers, was dubbed "the land of the big red apple" by residents in its early years. 

Beaumont's neighboring cities are Banning to the east and Calimesa to the northwest. With an elevation of 2,500-3,000 feet above sea level, Beaumont is at the peak of the San Gorgonio Pass between San Bernardino and Palm Springs, neighboring the Interstate 10 and State Route 60 freeways. If driving east to Banning or west to Calimesa, drivers can feel a gradual downward slope. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.9 square miles (80 km2), of which 99.96% is land and 0.04% is water.

Beaumont focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Beaumont’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, BSRC Fitness Centre, and Beyond Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Beaumont, such as the Hidden Stetson Park and the Bogart Park Ridge Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Beaumont, CA are Fallen Heroes Park, Oak Valley Golf Club, and Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.

Population: 55,280 (2021). Elevation: 2,612 ft. ZIP Code: 92223. Area code: 951. Area: 30.9 square miles (80 km2). Area: 30.33 sq mi (78.56 km2).

FAQs

Is Beaumont, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Beaumont offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Beaumont, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Beaumont and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Beaumont are above average.

What is the crime rate in Beaumont, CA?

The crime rate in Beaumont is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Beaumont is 1 in 62. Based on FBI crime data, Beaumont is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Beaumont has a crime rate that is higher than 42% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is Beaumont, CA famous for?

Beaumont has long been known for its quaint antique stores lining 6th Street and more recently for national retail stores. From unique collectibles to designer fashions at the Cabazon outlets, the pass area has it all. Golfing is also very popular in Beaumont with two championship courses, Oak Valley Golf Club and Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.

Sources
Wikipedia

City of Beaumont

Beaumont’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

BSRC Fitness Centre 

Beyond Fitness

Hidden Stetson Park 

Bogart Park Ridge Trail

Fallen Heroes Park

Oak Valley Golf Club

Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Beaumontca.gov

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