Things to do in San Bernardino
What should a visitor do in San Bernardino? This list is built by readers, one pick at a time. Add the place you would take a friend.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are February to May and October to November. In July, August and September, heat makes the indoor picks below the better bet. Month-by-month weather.
Parks and sights near San Bernardino
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Mt San Antonio College 32 miles
- University of California-Riverside 10 miles
- Riverside City College 11 miles
- Chaffey College 16 miles
- San Bernardino Valley College 2 miles
- Pomona College 24 miles
- Moreno Valley College 16 miles
- Claremont McKenna College 24 miles
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Local favorites
Where people who live in San Bernardino actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best-known places to visit near San Bernardino?
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (place, 31 miles), Mt San Antonio College (place, 32 miles), University of California-Riverside (place, 10 miles), California State University-San Bernardino (place, 5 miles) and Riverside City College (place, 11 miles) are among the parks and sights people know best within about 35 miles.
When is the best time to visit San Bernardino?
For comfortable weather, go in February to May and October to November, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about San Bernardino: city profile, weather by month, ask a local.
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