San Bernardino Attractions
San Bernardino County
Location and general
San Bernardino, the capital of the largest county in the USA, lies on the Barstow Freeway (US 215) and on the CA 66, some 56mi/90km east of Los Angeles, 106mi/170km northeast of San Diego and 450mi/725km southeast of San Francisco; it is 25 minutes by car from Ontario International Airport. The town occupies a position surrounded by mountains, fertile valleys and deserts, and is one of the fastest growing parts of California.
Development
The Franciscan Fathers of the San Gabriel Mission founded an "asistencia" (hospital) here in 1810, but it was pillaged several times by the Paiute Indians. As it was founded on the name day of San Bernardino of Siena it was named after that saint. Four decades later Mormons settled here, and laid the town out in the manner of Salt Lake City. However, the Mormon leader Brigham Young recalled them after only six years. Nevertheless, the town developed without further hindrance, and today is one of California's orange-growing centers.
Location and general
San Bernardino, the capital of the largest county in the USA, lies on the Barstow Freeway (US 215) and on the CA 66, some 56mi/90km east of Los Angeles, 106mi/170km northeast of San Diego and 450mi/725km southeast of San Francisco; it is 25 minutes by car from Ontario International Airport. The town occupies a position surrounded by mountains, fertile valleys and deserts, and is one of the fastest growing parts of California.
Development
The Franciscan Fathers of the San Gabriel Mission founded an "asistencia" (hospital) here in 1810, but it was pillaged several times by the Paiute Indians. As it was founded on the name day of San Bernardino of Siena it was named after that saint. Four decades later Mormons settled here, and laid the town out in the manner of Salt Lake City. However, the Mormon leader Brigham Young recalled them after only six years. Nevertheless, the town developed without further hindrance, and today is one of California's orange-growing centers.
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Mountain High Resort
Mountain High Resort is located 3 miles west of Wrightwood north of San Bernardino. The resort, opened in 1950 has a vertical drop of 1,600 feet serviced by 10 chair lifts.
Mountain High Resort
Box 3010
Wrightwood, CA 92397-3010
United States
Box 3010
Wrightwood, CA 92397-3010
United States
Phone 1 (760) 249-5808
Fax 1 (760) 316-7897
Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
The Pioneer Memorial Cemetery is located at 211 East Ninth Street in San Bernardino.
Rim of the World Scenic Highway
The CA 18, also called "Rim of the World", is a very famous highway. It leads to Lake Arrowhead (water-sports), Big Bear Lake, Baldwin Lake and other popular destinations. The 38mi/62km-long road, which winds and twists its way up to a height of 7,220ft/2,200m, provides plenty of picturesque views. The most beautiful panoramic view, however, is from the highest point, known as Lakeview Point.
San Bernardino National Forest
The San Bernardino National Forest is a 737,280 acre refuge in the San Bernardino Mountains established in 1893. Visitors find excellent hiking and horseback riding opportunities with over 500 miles of trails including a large portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. There are also fishing and skiing opportunities.
San Bernardino National Forest - Children's Forest
The Children's Forest is 3,400-acre site within the San Bernardino National Forest. There are trails and interpretive exhibits to be explored.
Children's Forest
Box 350
Skyforest, CA 92385
United States
Box 350
Skyforest, CA 92385
United States
Phone 1 (909) 337-5156
Fax 1 (909) 337-1104
