LA｜A Peaceful Art-Filled Town Near UCR 🏘️🌂

This charming small town is perfect for a half-day trip — just a 20-minute drive from UCR, making it an ideal weekend getaway for students living near Riverside! You’ll find a mix of home decor stores, clothing boutiques, accessory shops, vintage spots, outdoor gear retailers, and niche streetwear brands. Though compact, the town offers a diverse range of unique stores where you can discover one-of-a-kind items you won’t see anywhere else. 🛍️✨ The whole town feels incredibly peaceful, with lots of historic architecture. It was once the heart of the world’s largest navel orange 🍊 producing region, so weekends often draw quite a few visitors. The most iconic feature has to be the umbrella street — a truly special art installation. When we visited, there was a line of people waiting to walk through the 🌂 umbrella-covered lane! 📍 Redlands 5 E Citrus Ave #105, Redlands, CA 92373 🧭 Navigate here — walk through the umbrella street, and you’ll find yourself right in the shopping area! Have you visited Redlands? What’s your favorite small town near LA? Share your recommendations below! 👇😊 #LosAngeles #UCR #Riverside #WeekendGetaway #ArtTown #HiddenGems #SmallTownVibes #HistoricArchitecture #UmbrellaStreet #ShopLocal #CaliforniaTravel #ExploreLA #StudentLife #PeacefulEscape