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Redlands, CA

Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 73,168, up from 68,747 at the 2010 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) west of Palm Springs and 63 miles (101 km) east of Los Angeles.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2). 36.1 square miles (93 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (0.83%) is water.

The area now occupied by Redlands was originally part of the territory of the Morongo and Aguas Calientes tribes of the Cahuilla people. Explorations such as those of Pedro Fages and Francisco Garcés sought to extend Catholic influence to the indigenous people and the dominion of the Spanish crown into the area in the 1770s. The Tongva village of Kaawchama, located just to the west of present-day Redlands, was visited by Fr. Francisco Dumetz in 1810, and was the reason the site was chosen for a mission outpost. Dumetz reached the village on May 20, the feast day of Saint Bernardino of Siena, and thus named the region the San Bernardino Valley. The Franciscan friars from Mission San Gabriel established the San Bernardino Asistencia in 1819 and embarked on the usual program of training the native tribes to raise crops and encouraging permanent settlements. By 1820, a ditch, known as a zanja, was dug by conscripted native labor for the friars from Mill Creek to the Asistencia. In 1822, word of the Mexican triumph in the War of Independence reached the inland area, and lands previously claimed by Spain passed into the custody of the Mexican government.

In 1842, the Lugo family bought the Rancho San Bernardino Mexican land grant and this became the first fixed settler civilization in the area. The area northwest of current Redlands, astride the Santa Ana River, would become known as Lugonia. The region was part of Alta California, a Mexican federal province until 1848 when it became part of the United States after the Mexican-American War. By 1850, California as a US state was established. The area received its first Anglo inhabitants in the form of several hundred Mormon pioneers, who purchased the entire Rancho San Bernardino, founded nearby San Bernardino, and established a prosperous farming community watered by the many lakes and streams of the San Bernardino Mountains. 

Redlands focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Redlands Recreation and Community Services Department. 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 EōS Fitness, Fitness 19, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Redlands, such as Oakmont Park and the Orange Blossom Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Redlands, CA are San Bernardino County Museum, Kimberly Crest House & Gardens, and Lincoln Memorial Shrine.

Population: 72,556 (2023). ZIP codes: 92373–92374. Area code: 909. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Area: 36.24 sq mi (93.87 km2).

FAQs

Is Redlands, CA a good place to live?

Redlands is in San Bernardino County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Redlands offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Redlands, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Redlands and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

What is Redlands, CA famous for?

Redlands – known in 1900 as “The City of Millionaires” and later as “The City of Beautiful Homes”. Founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1888, Redlands is a quintessential “big town” with a “small town” feel. For much of its history, Redlands was the “Washington Navel Orange Growing Capital of the World” with the citrus industry as the main focus of its economy.

Is Redlands, CA expensive to live in?

Redlands is 21% more expensive than the national average and 11% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Redlands are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Redlands are less affordable than average in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia

San Bernardino County

Redlands’ Recreation and Community Services Department

EōS Fitness

Fitness 19 

Anytime Fitness

Oakmont Park

Orange Blossom Trail

San Bernardino County Museum, 

Kimberly Crest House & Gardens

Lincoln Memorial Shrine

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Cityofredlands.org

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