San Bernardino

Welcome to San Bernardino

The county seat, a city with grit, history, and a community that keeps showing up.

The Story of San Bernardino

San Bernardino is one of the oldest cities in California. It started as a Mormon settlement in the 1850s, grew along Route 66, and became the seat of the largest county in the US by area.

It's a city that has been through a lot — economic downturns, municipal challenges, and the kind of scrutiny that often overshadows the good happening inside. But the people here are resilient, creative, and deeply community-minded.

From the original McDonald's site to the San Bernardino Mountains as a backdrop, this city carries weight — both in history and in daily life.

The Story of San Bernardino

How San Bernardino Feels Today

Depending on where you stand, San Bernardino feels like:

a city rebuilding itself

a county seat with weight

a gateway to the mountains

a patchwork of neighborhoods

a place where community organizations hold things together

a reminder that resilience is real

San Bernardino doesn't pretend to be polished — but it's honest, grounded, and full of people doing real work.

How San Bernardino Feels Today

Everyday San Bernardino Moments

Looking up at the mountains from E Street.

A barbershop conversation that turns into a neighborhood check-in.

Weekend soccer games at Perris Hill Park.

Driving through the Route 66 corridor and imagining what it was.

Community clean-up days that end with food and laughter.

San Bernardino is not a headline — it's a place where people live, struggle, build, and hope.

San Bernardino Essentials

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Neighborhoods

Downtown

County buildings, civic corridors, and emerging creative spaces.

Verdemont

Higher elevation, more space, views of the valley below.

Del Rosa

Close to the mountains, a gateway between city and nature.

Westside

Historically Black neighborhood with deep roots and community institutions.

San Bernardino Neighborhoods

Landmarks & Traditions

Original McDonald's Site

Where it all started — a piece of American fast-food history.

San Manuel Stadium

Home of the 66ers, a gathering place for families.

Perris Hill Park

A beloved park for picnics, sports, and community events.

California Theatre

A historic downtown venue for arts and performances.

Events in San Bernardino

What's happening in San Bernardino — community events, gatherings, and things to do.

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Recent stories, businesses, and events in San Bernardino.

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