Worth the ride near San Bernardino, CA
We list 10 places worth riding to around San Bernardino, CA, across views, food, and coffee.
20 more nearby in Fontana, CA, Riverside, CA and Moreno Valley, CA.
Views
Lake Gregory Regional Park
Viewpoint
Lakeside parking and a walking path at the top of the Highway 138 and 18 climb into Crestline.
Glen Helen Regional Park
Viewpoint
Staging ground at the base of Cajon Pass, with two fishing lakes and views of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges.
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Mountain View
Makes the climb out of Cajon Pass a destination, with Highway 173 side roads for the way back.
Food
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
Food
A patio hanging off the edge of Highway 18 with a view straight down over the valley, the first food stop on the Rim of the World.
Grizzly Manor Cafe
Food
Huge pancakes before the ride down 38 or 18, open 6am to 2pm, with a weekend line out the door.
Mitla Cafe
Food
Good for a Route 66 day, as long as it is not a Monday, when the doors stay shut.
Lou Eddie's Pizza
Food
A mountain riders' stop on Highway 18, so time arrival for after 4pm Monday to Thursday.
Coffee
Higher Grounds Coffee House
Coffee
Opens 7am on Lake Drive near Lake Gregory, an easy warm up after the first climb.
Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee
Beans roasted on site on Big Bear Boulevard, but closed Wednesday and Thursday, so plan midweek rides around it.
Tea & Coffee Exchange
Coffee
Plenty of parking makes it easy to park a group, and it is open 8am to 6pm daily.
More worth the ride
None listed around San Bernardino, CA yet.