San Bernardino Foothills City
About Highland, CA
Welcome to Highland, a San Bernardino County city at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, east of Los Angeles.
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains. With a population of roughly 57,000, including the neighboring East Highlands community, it lies about 65 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and roughly 50 miles west of Palm Springs. The city occupies a belt of foothill slopes that skirt the base of the mountains, a setting that gives it easy access to the San Bernardino National Forest and views of the range. Its location at the edge of the San Bernardino Valley places it between the urban Inland Empire to the west and the mountain communities and desert to the east. Highland is a primarily residential, suburban city. Neighborhoods are a mix of established and newer single-family homes, with shopping anchored by centers such as Highland Village Plaza and Stoney Creek Retail Center. Wildwood Park offers walking trails and mountain views, and the national forest beyond provides hiking and outdoor recreation within a short drive. The city is served by two school districts. The eastern half of Highland falls within the Redlands Unified School District, while the western portion is part of San Bernardino City Unified, reflecting the city's position between those two communities. That split is a practical consideration for families. Highland suits people who want a foothills setting with mountain access while staying connected to the employment and services of the San Bernardino and Redlands areas. Local parks, trails, and the nearby forest give residents regular access to outdoor recreation without leaving the city, and its blend of suburban neighborhoods, retail convenience, and proximity to the mountains defines its character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is Highland, California in?
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains, about 65 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and roughly 50 miles west of Palm Springs.
What school districts serve Highland, California?
The eastern half of Highland is served by the Redlands Unified School District, while the western portion falls within San Bernardino City Unified. This split reflects the city's position between Redlands and San Bernardino.
What is there to do in Highland, California?
Highland offers Wildwood Park with walking trails and mountain views, along with nearby access to the San Bernardino National Forest for hiking and outdoor recreation. Local shopping centers such as Highland Village Plaza anchor everyday life.
City Guide
About Highland
Real Estate & Housing
Highland's housing is largely suburban single-family, reflecting the city's growth at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. The stock includes established neighborhoods of older ranch-style homes as well as newer subdivisions, with lot sizes that tend to be larger than in the denser valley cities to the west. Buyers are often drawn by the foothills setting, mountain views, and the combination of Redlands Unified schools and outdoor access. The city's market character is residential and family-oriented rather than dense or urban.
Neighborhoods
Highland is shaped by its foothills geography. The city stretches along the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, with neighborhoods rising gently from the valley floor toward the range. The East Highlands community sits to the east and shares the city's mountain backdrop. Residential areas are largely suburban, with established blocks and newer subdivisions, while commercial development clusters along the main corridors and centers such as Highland Village Plaza. The neighborhoods read as a continuous foothills suburb rather than a set of distinct, named districts.
Lifestyle in Highland
Highland offers a foothills lifestyle with ready access to the outdoors. Residents are minutes from Wildwood Park and the San Bernardino National Forest, where hiking and mountain recreation begin at the city's edge, while local shopping centers and the neighboring cities of San Bernardino and Redlands provide everyday services. The pace is suburban and family-centered, with mountain views framing daily life. Residents value the combination of outdoor access, space, and convenience to the Inland Empire's employment and amenities.
Schools & Education
Highland is divided between two school districts. The eastern half of the city is served by the Redlands Unified School District, which also covers Redlands, Loma Linda, and surrounding communities, while the western portion falls within San Bernardino City Unified. This split reflects the city's position between the two larger centers, and it is an important consideration for families. The Redlands Unified schools serving eastern Highland are a particular draw for households moving to the foothills side of the city.
Getting Around
Highland sits about 65 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and roughly 50 miles west of Palm Springs, at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. The city is car-dependent, with the Inland Empire's freeway network connecting residents to San Bernardino, Redlands, and the broader Southern California region. Its position along the mountain base makes it a convenient starting point for trips into the San Bernardino National Forest and the desert communities to the east, while commuting remains oriented toward the valley's employment centers.
Parks & Recreation
Highland's recreation is anchored by Wildwood Park, which offers walking trails and views of the San Bernardino Mountains, and by the city's proximity to the San Bernardino National Forest, where hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation begin at the edge of town. Local parks and community facilities serve families throughout the city, while the mountains provide a year-round backdrop for activities from trail running to snow play in the higher elevations. The foothills setting gives residents an unusually direct connection to open space.
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