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Surrounded by gorgeous mountains, Redlands is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles, and 45 miles west of Palm Springs which makes it an easy drive to reach mountains, beaches, and deserts. Being one of the oldest communities in Southern California, it has a rich history afforded by immense railroad expansion and its economy explosion through groves and groves of citrus fruits. Today Redlands has fewer groves, but has preserved many buildings, streetscapes and parks. It is perhaps unique in Southern California with its livable, intact historical neighborhoods. Similarly, the fingerprints of early residents are also apparent in the culture of community left behind, and they live on through social events still held today. Redlands is home to the Redlands Bowl Summer Music concert (still free after 80 years in existence), Redlands Symphony, Lincoln Shrine, A.K. Smiley Public Library, and in numerous art troupes and organizations. From its very beginning more than a century ago, Redlands has fostered a strong sense of community values. Its citizens have worked hard to create institutions that reflect its high ideals for family, education, responsibility, and civic pride. These, along with philanthropic behavior, are hallmarks of Redlandians today.
As Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Redlands is a sight for gods..."
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Approximately 65,000 people, majority of them white, urban sophisticates.
Not only is Redlands a city with many college students, but it also retains many recent graduates who are looking to start new careers, creating a very large population of people who are young, single, educated, and upwardly-mobile. That's because Redlands is full of single people in their 20s and 30s and who have undergraduate or graduate degrees and are starting careers in professional occupations. This makes Redlands a pretty good place for young, educated career starters looking to find many people like themselves, with good opportunities for friendships, socializing, romance, and fun.
Unlike some cities, Redlands isn't mainly white, nor it isn't entirely blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Redlands are a mix of both white and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Redlands is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers.
The historic downtown district has a lively restaurant and nightlife. Known in years past as Deadlands by teenagers, it is clearly not dead today, as there are many local spots for dining and shopping, as well as good places to wet your whistle.
Here is a temple in Redlands.
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