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Things to see in San Bernardino, California (United States): 15 places and when to go
San Bernardino, California is a major city in United States with around 1,745,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are San Gorgonio Mountain, Jepson Peak and Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.1223, -117.302
- Population
- About 1,745,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 104 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- San Gorgonio Mountain, at 3,502 m.
What to see in San Bernardino, California
The places in and around San Bernardino, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- San Gorgonio MountainMountain in United States of America44 km
- Jepson PeakMountain in United States of America42 km
- Our Lady of the Rosary CathedralCathedral of the diocese of San Bernardino2.2 km
- Redlands California TempleTemple of the LDS church17 km
- Anderson PeakMountain in California, United States of America38 km
- Bear MountainSki area in Southern California42 km
- Colton Carnegie LibraryCarnegie library in Colton, California, United States6.3 km
- Kimberly CrestHistoric house in California, United States15 km
- Lincoln Memorial ShrineMemorial in Redlands, California13 km
- Loma Linda University ChurchChurch in California, United States8.6 km
- Escape Brewery: BarrelhouseBrewery10 km
- Escape Brewery: Downtown OasisBrewery13 km
- Murillo Family ObservatoryObservatory7.4 km
- Ritual BrewingBrewery8.3 km
- Robert Brownlee ObservatoryObservatory15 km
When to go to San Bernardino, California
The best time to visit San Bernardino, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunBest time14:16
- JulBest time14:04
- AugBest time13:17
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. In July, 12 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Bernardino, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Riverside, California15 places22 km
- Running Springs9 places26 km
- Mt Baldy13 places33 km
- Chino10 places37 km
- Glendora11 places53 km
- Murrieta10 places63 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Bernardino, California?
The best known: San Gorgonio Mountain, Jepson Peak, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Redlands California Temple, Anderson Peak. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Bernardino, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to San Bernardino, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Bernardino, California as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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