Redlands, California

The Redlands Bowl is an amphitheater in Redlands that dates back to the mid-1920s and is used for music and theatrical performances. Built by Florence and Clarence White as a gift to the City of Redlands in 1931, the Redlands Bowl hosted performances to the public with no admission charge. Today, the amphitheater plays host to the Redlands Shakespeare Festival, which takes place over the last three weekends in May and presents three full-scale Shakespearean productions in repertory, as well as the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, which takes place each summer from late June through August. It is the oldest continuous music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged and features up to 20 programs covering a diverse range of musical genres.

25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-793-7316

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine was constructed in 1932 to commemorate the life of Abraham Lincoln and his role in the Civil War. Designed renowned Southern California architect Elmer Grey and built by British-born businessman Robert Watchorn in honor of Lincoln, the memorial houses personal memorabilia, artworks, manuscripts, and even locks of Lincoln’s hair. Originally designed as an octagon with striking limestone panels, the shrine has expanded over the years with two new wings being added in 1998. Visitors to the Lincoln Memorial Shrine can enjoy guided tours around the building and researchers can find all the information they need from more than 3,000 books at the West Vine Street building.

125 W Vine St, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-798-7632

Caprice Cafe is a friendly neighborhood eatery and bar that serves classic American fare in a simple, modern setting with inviting outdoor patio seating overlooking State Street and a warm and welcoming ambiance. Located across from Ed Hales Park in Historic Downtown Redlands, Caprice Café serves a creative menu of freshly prepared food, including fresh salads, grilled seafood, organic steaks, pasta dishes, and handmade pizzas. The cuisine is accompanied by a selection of beverages ranging from craft and artisan beers, globally-inspired wines, imported spirits, and handcrafted cocktails. Caprice Café is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

104 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-793-8787

The Kimberly Crest House & Gardens is a beautifully maintained estate with a French château-style Victorian mansion surrounded by exquisite gardens and grounds. Designed in the Châteauesque style by Oliver Perry Dennis and Lyman Farwell and built for Mrs. Cornelia A. Hill in 1897, the elegant three-story Victorian mansion spans over 7,000 square feet of floor space and boasts inspiring architectural details and stunning interiors. The villa is surrounded by exquisite examples of Italian style gardens, which were created in 1909, and features several koi ponds and plenty of hand-carved statues. Kimberly Crest is open to the public for tours and can also be booked for weddings and private events and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1325 Prospect Dr, Redlands, CA 92373

Activities and Attractions for Couples:

The San Bernardino County Museum is a regional museum that is dedicated to showcasing the cultural and natural history of the region through a variety of fascinating exhibits and displays. Founded by the San Bernardino County Museum Association in 1952, the museum features educational presentations that focus on local culture and natural science, extensive research collections, a live animal discovery center known as the Exploration Station, and beautiful cacti gardens. The San Bernardino County Museum also offers an array educational programs, workshops, and projects for students, families and the public with the aim of fostering an interest and celebrating the region’s past, present, and future.

2024 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374, Phone: 909-798-8608

Attractions for Couples

Escape Craft Brewery is a locally owned and operated brewery that creates complex and full-flavored beers utilizing locally sourced ingredients and served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Escape Craft Brewery features a 5,000 square foot, five-barrel production and distribution brewery and open concept tasting room where visitors can sample the facility’s beers. Signature beers boast big bold flavors and range from rich English brown beer- coffee chocolate stout to hop-forward west coast IPAs, and a variety of seasonal beers, and crisp, small-batch craft sodas carefully created from ripe fruit, herbs, and spices. Flagship beers include Midnight Express Chocolate Coffee Stout, Vanilla Blonde, Destination Brown, and Lazy Day India Pale Ale and the brewery is open for tastings and tours Tuesdays through Sundays at various hours.

721 Nevada St #401, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-713-3727

The Historical Glass Museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving beautiful glass art houses the largest collection of American-made glass west of the Rocky Mountains. Located in a century-old Victorian home on Orange Street, the Historical Glass Museum Foundation was established to preserve specimens of American glass that were becoming extinct, as well as showcasing glassworks created by local artists. Visitors to the museum can take a virtual tour of the facility by watching an online video on the website or enjoy a docent-led guided tour of the property.

1157 Orange St, Redlands, CA 92374, Phone: 909-798-0868

The Redlands Art Association (RAA) is dedicated to supporting visual arts and promoting a vibrant society by inspiring creativity. Founded in 1964 and located in downtown Redlands, the Redlands Art Association (RAA) features an exhibition center where the artworks are displayed and a sales gallery where visitors can purchase pieces. The Redlands Art Association (RAA) also offers art classes, educational programs and workshops for students and visitors of all ages, scholarships for children, and hosts lectures and demonstrations by well-known artists on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through May.

215 E State St, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-792-8435

The Redlands Footlighters is an intimate, long-running venue that hosts a variety of performances, ranging from comedies, classics, dramas, and other community theater performances. Founded by a group of four women in 1945, Redlands Footlighters was established to provide exciting and entertaining productions of live theatre and create a space where actors, directors, and performers can grow. The Redlands Footlighters presents a full season of performances from dramas and comedies to musicals, and more and tickets can be purchased online or at the theater box office on Barton Road.

1810 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373, Phone: 909-793-2909