Redlands, California

Redlands (/ˈrɛdləndz/ RED-ləndz) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 73,168, up from 68,747 at the 2010 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Palm Springs and 63 miles (101 km) east of Los Angeles.

Redlands was founded in 1881 on land that encompassed native Serrano, Morongo and Cahuilla tribes. Redlands absorbed the communities of Terracina, Barton, Gladysta, and Lugonia along with portions of Mentone, Crafton and Bryn Mawr when it incorporated in 1888. Redlands is home to the Asistencia Mission founded in 1819 by early European settlers. By the early 20th century, it was a major focal point of California's citrus industry and boosted the world's largest producer of naval oranges in the world.

Throughout its past, Redlands has a history of philanthropic residents establishing lasting legacies. The Smiley Library in 1898, the University of Redlands in 1907, the Redlands Bowl in 1924, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in 1932 and the Redlands Bicycle Classic in 1985. Today, Redlands is a strong growing community with a diverse economy, and growing population in the Inland Empire region of southern California. Redlands is home to Esri, Citrus Plaza, the Redlands Historical Glass Museum and the San Bernardino County Museum.