Things to Do in San Bernardino (2025)

A Westside landmark since 1937, Mitla helped shape Cal-Mex cuisine and inspired an empire, yet remains family-run and fiercely local. Celebrated by the Los Angeles Times, Eater, and the National Trust, it’s the essential taste of Route 66 in SB.

Part deli, part neighborhood hub, Green Shack is known for stacked sandwiches and local hospitality. Recognized by Inland Empire Magazine’s Best of the IE, it’s where regulars send you for the pastrami and a true slice of SB daily life.

Family‑run since the 1960s, this old‑school coffee shop dishes big‑hearted breakfasts, chicken‑fried steaks, and friendly service. A locals’ standby near the foothills, praised across community reviews and its own long history.

A 1964 supper‑club throwback with steaks, prime rib, and a lively lounge. Independently owned, it draws loyal crowds for late hours, karaoke nights, and a time‑capsule atmosphere you won’t find on Hospitality Lane.

Immigrant‑, queer‑, and woman‑owned, this downtown boba shop doubles as a community space with art, open mics, and Breezeway murals. Featured by ABC7 and local outlets, it blends Taiwanese techniques with Inland Empire flavors.

Inside the restored 1918 Santa Fe Depot, volunteers showcase city and rail history with free Saturday admission. A favorite for train‑watching families, it preserves the stories that built SB’s rail and citrus eras.

Volunteer‑run exhibits honor the base that shaped local life for decades. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, it’s a personable lens on aviation history, vets’ stories, and the Inland Empire’s military past.

An unofficial, wonderfully quirky museum at the original site, filled with donated memorabilia. Profiled by the Los Angeles Times and SFGATE, it’s free, nostalgic, and very San Bernardino.

A 1928 movie palace turned performance venue, it hosts touring shows and anchors the San Bernardino Symphony’s season. Current schedules are posted by the theatre and major ticketing platforms.

Catch a Single‑A game in the heart of downtown. The 66ers’ 2025 home slate is posted on MiLB, and weeknight promos keep it family‑friendly and affordable—arrive early for on‑field sunsets over the mountains.

A century‑old fairground that still throws the region’s signature festival and hosts concerts, car shows, and cultural events year‑round. It’s the big, uniquely SB stage for community celebration.

A grassroots arts hub with exhibitions, classes, a community garden, and Mercado 536 supporting local makers. Regularly activated by Arts Connection and county partners, it’s where SB’s creative energy gathers.