How Safe Is San Bernardino for Travel? (2022 Updated) ⋆ Travel Safe

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San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California.

It is the largest city of the eponymous county.

The city, along with its outlying areas, has a large Hispanic and Spanish-speaking population.

40.4% of the population speaks a language other than English at home.

In the city you can visit: the site of the first McDonald Brothers hamburger stand.

The location of the world’s first McDonald’s, now a private museum.

Downtown San Bernardino.

This is a very lively core with all kinds of entertainment and plenty of parking, even though they are not shown.

California State University, San Bernardino.

Warnings & Dangers in San Bernardino

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM

San Bernardino is not a safe city. Being here should take special precautions. Avoid bad areas and monitor your surroundings. Always keep an eye on your surroundings. Lock the car and park it in a guarded parking lot.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM

Public transport is not quite safe, and it is better to use a taxi in the evening. Taxis are a safe and convenient means of transportation. Use only licensed taxi services. Call it from the application on your phone or use the taxi service number that you would recommend at the hotel.

PICKPOCKETS RISK : MEDIUM

There are many pickpockets in crowded places, in parking lots, and they can also pester you in the streets under the guise of beggars. Be careful, and always keep track of your belongings and pockets.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : MEDIUM

San Bernardino County faces the threat of natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, and floods. There are also severe weather threats such as extreme heat in summer that can threaten the health of individuals or groups in our communities.

MUGGING RISK : HIGH

The risk of severe robberies and armed attacks is very high. Always be on guard. Do not stroll around the city late at night and do not linger in bars alone. Do not get involved in drunken fights. Avoid any contact with drug dealers. In case of any violation of rights - contact the police station.

TERRORISM RISK : MEDIUM

There is a medium risk of terrorism in this region. It can occur here due to international conflicts and the global threat of terrorists by forgiving the United States. Stay up to date on your trip to this city.

SCAMS RISK : MEDIUM

Fraud is not very common in this city, and you are more likely to get into serious trouble than to stumble upon a petty fraudster. Keep an eye on the environment, withdraw money only at ATM with banks, and do not shine in cash.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK : HIGH

Women should travel to San Bernardino with maximum precautions, do not attract unwanted attention with their appearance and behavior and do not walk around the city late at night. Use a taxi to return to the hotel at night.

So... How Safe Is San Bernardino Really?

The crime index here is quite high.

The main problems here are related to the theft of things, robberies, attacks, vandalism.

Also in the city is a big problem with corruption and drug trafficking.

The city of San Bernardino is suffering from a financial crisis.

Although we hope that the city is recovering, the fact remains that last year, the city led the state in deaths from weapons that were associated with the activities of gangs.

It was also associated with the crisis.

As in any city, there are several functional areas; however, as someone else said, do your research, try to find out in the police department where good neighborhoods are, and read the local newspapers.

In the vicinity, there are many good restaurants and pretty good nightlife, but at night it is better not to walk along the streets of the city.

Especially alone.

In connection with the activity of gangs in the city, you need to be as careful as possible.

Keep track of your belongings and surroundings.

Avoid areas distant from the center, poorly lit streets.

Avoid talking to strangers and those who ask or offer help.

How Does San Bernardino Compare?

City	Safety Index
San Bernardino	63
Houston	59
Atlanta	58
St Louis	58
Los Angeles	56
Sao Paulo (Brazil)	45
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	43
Sofia (Bulgaria)	73

Useful Information

Visas - Visitors to the United States must obtain a visa from one of the United States diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or Visa Waiver Program countries. A valid passport is a must.
Currency - The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. It has a sign: $ and a code: USD. Also, it abbreviated US$. One dollar is divided into 100 cents (Symbol: ¢).
Weather - The best times to visit San Bernardino for ideal weather are mid-March to mid-June and October to December. The average temperatures in San Bernardino vary greatly and the weather feels very nice much of the year but hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year
Airports - San Bernardino International Airport is a public airport 3 km southeast of San Bernardino, California. The facility is a general aviation and cargo airport on the site of Norton Air Force Base.
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San Bernardino Weather Averages (Temperatures)

Jan 12° C

Feb 13° C

Mar 15° C

Apr 17° C

May 20° C

Jun 23° C

Jul 27° C

Aug 27° C

Sep 25° C

Oct 20° C

Nov 16° C

Dec 12° C

Average High/Low Temperature

Temperature / Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °C	19	20	22	25	28	32	36	36	33	28	23	19
Low °C	5	6	8	9	12	14	17	17	16	12	8	5
High °F	66	68	72	77	82	90	97	97	91	82	73	66
Low °F	41	43	46	48	54	57	63	63	61	54	46	41

Horrible, lifeless city

We attended a wedding in Redlands, a city near San Bernardino. The wedding, the venue and redlands in itself were surprisingly nice. We decided to make a one-day trip to Bernardino to see the city despite not having great reviews online anywhere.

I am used to people bashing certain destinations as everyone judges by their own standards and experiences so there’s some bias there. Well, it seems people were spot on about this.

It’s a bankrupt city and it sure does look the part. People even said gunshots are a part of their daily life though we didn’t see or hear anything during our short stay.

Plus, the city seems to have its life sucked out, there’s no vibe, people seem to have little to zero interest in helping you out with directions. The best way to describe this would be to label it a ghost town, it’s like only the older people and those who had no choice stayed there which makes it even sadder.

Homeless people are another, I felt like they were everywhere. I’m used to seeing them camped in certain neighborhoods but in San Bernardino they were everywhere!

Some of the things I would rank as positives about this city are:

-The San Manuel Stadium where the 66ers play
-For museums folks out there the original MacDonald’s Museum is located here
-The California theater, if you’re lucky and they have a decent play

I’m not joking, I really have no idea why anyone would book a trip to this city unless they had a business engagement or a family event. It’s sad, unsafe – even locals tend to avoid going outside at night, so no, I would scratch this city off the list and choose other cities in the area, like Redlands, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga.

2 Reviews on San Bernardino

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Kaylee says:
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Not very safe or hospitable
Not the greatest of places. It’s an interesting city but there are plenty of things that aren’t good about it. At night things can get a bit dangerous, especially for women and this is something I don’t like. Won’t be coming back.
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Joel says:
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Horrible, lifeless city
We attended a wedding in Redlands, a city near San Bernardino. The wedding, the venue and redlands in itself were surprisingly nice. We decided to make a one-day trip to Bernardino to see the city despite not having great reviews online anywhere.
I am used to people bashing certain destinations as everyone judges by their own standards and experiences so there’s some bias there. Well, it seems people were spot on about this.
It’s a bankrupt city and it sure does look the part. People even said gunshots are a part of their daily life though we didn’t see or hear anything during our short stay.
Plus, the city seems to have its life sucked out, there’s no vibe, people seem to have little to zero interest in helping you out with directions. The best way to describe this would be to label it a ghost town, it’s like only the older people and those who had no choice stayed there which makes it even sadder.
Homeless people are another, I felt like they were everywhere. I’m used to seeing them camped in certain neighborhoods but in San Bernardino they were everywhere!
Some of the things I would rank as positives about this city are:
-The San Manuel Stadium where the 66ers play
-For museums folks out there the original MacDonald’s Museum is located here
-The California theater, if you’re lucky and they have a decent play
I’m not joking, I really have no idea why anyone would book a trip to this city unless they had a business engagement or a family event. It’s sad, unsafe – even locals tend to avoid going outside at night, so no, I would scratch this city off the list and choose other cities in the area, like Redlands, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga.

Rated 2 / 5 based on 2 user reviews.

How Safe Is San Bernardino for Travel?