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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Redlands
One day covers the main sights; add a half‑day for museums or a bike ride if you have extra time.
Redlands is a small Southern California city with a compact historic centre, several museums and easy access to nearby highways. Most visitors can see the highlights in a single day, with optional extra time for cycling or museum visits.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Burger | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–$7 |
| Parking (downtown, 2 h) | $5–$8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ONT · Ontario International Airport
- Closest major airport, ~15 km (9.3 mi) westClosest major airport, ~9.3 mi (15 km) west
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport
- International hub, ~80 km (50 mi) west, ~1 h 30 min by I‑10International hub, ~50 mi (80 km) west, ~1 h 30 min by I‑10
Typical fares
- Ontario Intl → Redlands (car)
- ≈ $30–$40, 15 min via I‑10 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; Redlands sits on I‑10 and I‑210. A commuter rail line is under construction (expected service 2022). Walk or bike within downtown.
See and do
Known for
- University of Redlands campus
- Lincoln Memorial Shrine
- Kimberly Crest House and Gardens
- Orange‑grove scenery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | I‑10 east, about 15 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Big Bear Lake | I‑10 east then CA‑210 east, ~1 h 15 min drive | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Ayres Hotel Redlands
- Central location, walkable to downtown attractions
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑kul‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑ño |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summers often exceed 100 °F; carry water and sunscreen.
- Parking can be limited near downtown on weekends.
Redlands is generally safe; stay alert in parking areas after dark and keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Redlands yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- University of Redlands campus
- Lincoln Memorial Shrine
- Kimberly Crest House and Gardens
- Orange‑grove scenery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Redlands: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Redlands, revision 5296318 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296318
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Redlands
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in Los Angeles; check address (check)
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/redlands). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.