San Bernardino

San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California . It is the site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand

of the Ontario article for a list of additional bus and shuttle companies serving the area.

By public transportation

The following services provide rides to the surrounding cities in the Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties) from the 🌍

Downtown Transit Center next to the Downtown Metrolink Station:

OmniTrans .

Operates local city and commuter buses in-town and to the neighboring cities of Fontana, Rialto, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, etc. Connections to Foothills Transit in Pomona, Chino and Claremont. They also operate an inter-county express from Riverside on route #215 .

( updated Aug 2018 )

For going to the airport by public transport take the Metrolink San Bernardino Line train to Rancho Cucamonga Station and transfer to ONTConnect (#380) bus to the Onta

The city is fairly navigable with I-210, I-10, I-215, and I-15 as the freeways in the city.

Downtown San Bernardino is definitely a neat place to check out. It has angled parking, festivals, stores, lower speed for vehicles, and street appeal, this place is a hit! It is a very lively core with all kinds of stuff to do and lots of parking despite not being shown. It incorporates beautiful, generous wall-to-wall structures and scenic landmarks.

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Site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand ,

1398 North 'E' St

( N 'E' St & 14th St ),

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+1 909 885-6324 .

M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-5PM .

Location of the world's first McDonald's, now an unofficial museum. The original building no longer exists, but look for the huge red sign advertising 15-cent hamburgers which can't be purchased in the adjoining museum.

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Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art ,

5500 Universit

Activities in San Bernardino revolve around experiencing local life: shopping at the weekly market, sampling street food, visiting local cafes, and taking walks through the town and surrounding countryside. Engaging with locals and learning about regional traditions are among the most rewarding activities.

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Happy Family Vegetarian Restaurant ,

2150 South Waterman Ave

( south of the I-10 freeway ).

It specializes in vegetarian and vegan meals, and is often packed.

( updated Nov 2016 )

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Mitla Café ,

602 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.

( Along N Mt Vernon Ave just north 6th Ave ),

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+1 909 888-0460 .

Tu-Th 9AM-2:30PM & 4:30PM-8PM; F 9AM-9PM; Sa Su 9AM-8PM .

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Tempe House Spicy Food ,

24984 3rd St .

11am-7pm. Closed Saturdays. .

An unassuming Indonesian restaurant in a strip mall with excellent food.

About $12 for a massive plate. .

( updated Feb 2026 )

Local cafes and comedores in San Bernardino serve coffee, soft drinks, and fruit juices throughout the day. Guatemala is renowned for its highland-grown coffee, and a cup of locally sourced brew is a must-try. Gallo is the most popular local beer. Fresh fruit licuados (blended drinks) are also widely available. Bottled water is recommended for visitors.

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Best Western Hospitality Lane ,

294 E Hospitality Ln ,

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+1 909 381-1681 ,

fax : +1 909-888-5120 .

$105-160 (Doubles) .

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Days Inn ,

1386 E. Highland Ave

( E Highland Ave & Mountain Ave ),

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Local shops and markets in San Bernardino sell everyday goods, fresh produce, and handicrafts. The weekly market day is the best time to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and household items. Basic supplies and locally produced goods are available from small family-run stores throughout the town.

Neighbouring towns and the Suchitepéquez departmental capital are reachable by bus or microbus. The region offers opportunities for further exploration of Guatemala's diverse landscape. Check local transport schedules for onward connections to other departments and major cities.