Explore Southern California
Local Airports
Most students choose to arrive in southern California via one of two regional airports:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a large international airport, but it is nearly 80 miles (125 km) from CSUSB. With traffic, that can mean 2+ hours on the road (at a cost of $200+ for a shuttle). It is possible to travel from LAX to CSUSB via public transportation (FlyAway shuttle bus to Union Station, Metrolink train to Downtown San Bernardino, and sbX Green Line bus service to CSUSB).
- Ontario International Airport (ONT), is a smaller airport, but it is only 25 miles (40 km) from CSUSB. That drive usually takes less than 30 minutes and costs less than $50. You can also reach CSUSB from ONT by public transportation (ONT Connect shuttle to the Rancho Cucamonga Station, Metrolink train to Downtown San Bernardino, and sbX Green Line bus service to CSUSB).
Other regional airports include Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, San Diego International Airport (SAN). California can also be entered directly from the Tijuana International Airport using the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) service but this route may require a travel or transit visa from Mexico. There is not easily accessible public transportation from these airports to CSUSB.
Explore the Region
The city of San Bernardino is the capital of a county by the same name. Together San Bernardino County and neighboring Riverside County make up the "Inland Empire," often referred to as "the IE." The Inland Empire, together with Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and Orange County, collectively make up the heart of "southern California." Other counties in the region include Kern, Imperial, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura. While attending CSUSB you might explore:- Garcia Center for the Arts: Local arts haven with frequent, free events with hands-on participation
- Redlands Bowl: The longest continuously running summer music festival without admission, runs June - August
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: Annual three-day event featuring live music and outrageous art installations, April.
- The Cheech: Premier museum of Mexican-American art
- Disneyland: Be a kid again and enjoy rides, parades, and character-based experiences
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Ascend into the mountains to an elevation of 8.516 feet and enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails
- Joshua Tree National Park: Where the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems meet, leading to a fascinating variety of plants and wildlife
- Original McDonald's: A museum of fast food relics located on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant
- Mission Inn: Historic hotel with countless hidden treasures and a regionally celebrated Christmas light display
- Los Angeles: Easily accessible by Metrolink train, explore Hollywood, world-renowned museums, exciting theme parks, top-notch concerts, and more
- San Diego Zoo: See wildlife from around the world at the two-campus San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park