Highland, California
Highland is a city of 56,675 people in San Bernardino County, California, founded in 1891.
Why visit Highland
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harkins Theatres, University of Redlands, A. K. Smiley Public Library and Barton Villa.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Highland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland
Highland (inc. East Highlands) is a city in the Inland Empire region of San Bernardino County, California, United States located 65 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles and roughly 50 miles west of Palm Springs, California. The city's population, inclusive to its neighboring East Highlands community was 56,999 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Highland, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
University of Redlands
School · 3.4 mi
Private liberal arts university located in Redlands, California
Glenn Wallichs Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.7 mi
380 University Street, Redlands
Museums and landmarks13
A. K. Smiley Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Public library in Redlands, California, USA
Barton Villa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Also known as Barton House, Redlands, California
Beverly Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in Redlands, California
Highland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in California
Kimberly Crest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Redlands Central Railway Company Car Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Redlands, California, USA
Redlands Santa Fe Depot District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Smiley Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Redlands, California
U.S. Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Post office in Redlands, United States of America
Mill Creek Zanja
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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Abraham Lincoln Shrine
Park · 4.3 mi
Memorial in Redlands, California
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
Slow Bloom Coffee Cooperative
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.7 mi
420 West Colton Ave, Redlands
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Jenny's Diner
Restaurant · Burger · 2.5 mi
7750 Palm Avenue, Highland
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.8 mi
528 Orange Street
Su 07:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00
63 more on the map.
History
Located at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains lies the city of Highland. The city is divided into three main areas including Highland, East Highland and West Highland.
Henry Rabel, one of the area’s first settlers, bought over 100 acres of land in 1857 and built an 11-room hotel with bath houses for guests. The area became known as Rabel Springs. In 1858, pioneers Lewis Cram and Frederick Van Leuven arrived and constructed the Cram-Van Leuven ditch, extending from the Santa Ana River entrance to their land in East Highland. They began planting orchards of seedling oranges and other fruit trees in the early 1880s.
Santa Ana Canyon Road was the first road in the area, stretching 12 miles from San Bernardino and primarily used to transport supplies to the gold mines in Bear Valley. Today, the road is known as Fifth Street. Significant development in the area continued and was fueled by the citrus industry, a major economic driver in Southern California at the time.
In 1875, the Southern Pacific Railroad reached the valley, and by the following year, it crossed the southern portion of the valley. The first steam-powered line, which began serving the Highland area in 1888, ran from downtown San Bernardino to Harlem Springs in Highland.
From the History section of Highland, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship26
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.2 mi
1021 East Pioneer Avenue, Redlands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.1 mi
7000 Central Avenue, Highland
First Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.2 mi
1100 Occidental Drive, Redlands
Iglesia Bautista Bethel
Church · Baptist · 2.9 mi
300 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Redlands
Mentone Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 3.7 mi
1213 Beryl Avenue
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Ballington Acad For The Arts And Scis - San Bernardino
School · 5.9 mi
799 East Rialto Ave., San Bernardino
Healthcare6
Map of Highland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 41°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 45°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 45°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 40°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Redlands Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Bernardino County has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-11: Bridge Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-07: Line Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-26: Blue Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Redlands 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Loma Linda 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- San Bernardino 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Yucaipa 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Colton 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Lake Arrowhead 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Grand Terrace 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Muscoy 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Calimesa 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Rialto 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CA210 at CA330 - Highland Aerial, formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Post Office, Redlands, California, Phil Scoville from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Highland Historic District, Bruceherwig, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barton Villa, Bruceherwig, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Redlands train station, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Beverly Ranch, Bruceherwig, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.K. Smiley Public Library, Phil Scoville from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Redlands Trolley Barn, James Allison, Public domain
- Mill Creek Zanja, Aaron Henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- University of Redlands Administration Bldg 5-17-14a (14358877537), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lincoln Shrine - panoramio, Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Redlands California Temple 2024-1, DEGA MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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