Overview
Visiting Mentone, CA in San Bernardino County, California places you near Jennie Davis Park (5.7 km), Zanja Peak (6.3 km), Cram Peak (7.4 km), with regional access via Redlands Municipal Airport (2.0 km) (elevation 0 m (0 ft), pop. 8,720). Travelers stop in Mentone for classic American main-street dining, state & national park scenic byways, and signature dishes from California.
Local Food & Regional Specialties — Mentone
In Mentone (San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County), local tables feature: Signature California dishes—Mission-style burritos & Baja-style fish tacos, San Francisco sourdough Dungeness crab & cioppino, and Santa Maria red-oak tri-tip & farm-to-table salads.
Around Mentone and across San Bernardino County, local beverage lists highlight: Regional pours and beverages in California: Napa Valley Cabernet, Sonoma Pinot Noir & West Coast IPA, alongside independent American craft breweries, local roasters, and regional vineyards.
At farmers markets and specialty shops in Mentone (San Bernardino County), look for: Local specialties across California: California avocado toast, Coachella dates & Meyer lemon tarts, farmers-market seasonal produce, and regional smokehouse or bakery traditions.
Classic California dining—hearty diner or café breakfasts, casual lunch counters and food trucks ($12–$20), and evening neighborhood restaurants where 18%–20% table-service tipping and state/local sales tax apply at checkout. In a smaller American town like Mentone (pop. 8,720), dining centers around Main Street cafés, family diners, barbecue smokehouses, and seasonal farmers markets; note that rural kitchens in San Bernardino County often wrap up dinner service by 20:30–21:00.
Getting There & Local Transit
Major hubs at LAX, SFO, SAN, OAK, SMF; Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight & California Zephyr; US-101, Hwy 1 & I-5. Because Mentone is a community of 8,720 residents in San Bernardino County, most visitors arrive via Redlands Municipal Airport (2.0 km) or Los Angeles, San Francisco & San Diego (LAX, SFO & SAN Airports + Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight & Capitol Corridor) and connect by Interstate highway, rental car, or regional intercity bus.
Primary Transit & Airport Hub: Redlands Municipal Airport (2.0 km).
What to See & Do — Mentone
- Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest: Jennie Davis Park (5.7 km) · Zanja Peak (6.3 km) · Cram Peak (7.4 km) · Tri-City Rock Garden (7.5 km) · San Bernardino County Museum (8.1 km)
- Local Districts & Neighborhoods: Warner, University Village, Lugonia Homes, Plymouth Village, Redlands Heights
- Downtown & Historic Main Street of Mentone: Explore the central courthouse district, independent diners, local coffee roasters, and weekly farmers markets.
- State Parks & Scenic Byways (San Bernardino County): Drive or hike scenic overlooks, riverfronts, and trailheads surrounding Mentone (0 m (0 ft)).
Nearby US Cities & Towns near Mentone
Explore the 5 closest neighboring US cities and towns to Mentone by straight-line distance:
- Redlands, CA (4.7 km)
- Yucaipa, CA (9.3 km)
- Highland, CA (9.4 km)
- Calimesa, CA (9.9 km)
- Loma Linda, CA (11.9 km)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (Apr–Oct best for parks & coast). Browse all cities in California or search the complete directory of 10,714 US cities & towns.