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Something is always happening in San Bernardino. Whether you're favorite activities are golf, shopping, hiking, or being pampered in a resort, you're sure to find something fun to do in the San Bernardino area.

Featured Location: Downtown San Bernardino

Here are some locations to experience and explore in downtown San Bernardino.

Court Street Square
A graceful oasis in the midst of bustling downtown, Court Street Square is the perfect place to bring a picnic lunch and simply enjoy the atmosphere. Court Street Square can also be reserved for private events such as festivals, concerts and most outdoor activities.

In addition to Main Street's event program, downtown is home to a number of other festivals throughout the year, not the least of which is the annual Route 66 Rendezvous® which attracts over 500,000 classic car enthusiasts from around the world the third weekend in September for 4 days and 3 nights of classic car nostalgia.

California Theatre of the Performing Arts
The beautiful and historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts was built in 1928 in opulent Spanish/Moorish style and is beautifully preserved both inside and out. The theater serves as home to many San Bernardino organizations including the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Carlo Ponti Jr, the Inland Dance Theater, San Bernardino Valley Concert Association and Theater Arts International. Theater Arts International is responsible for many of the lavish stage productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Cirque du Soleil while more classic theater such as Mark Twain and Of Mice and Men are presented by other theatre organizations.

Take note of the enormous outdoor mural on the east side of the building. The mural was commissioned from renowned artist Kent Twitchell and recalls Will Rogers' last stage performance, which took place at this very theater in 1935, just before his death in a plane crash in Alaska.

From high brow to high tech, adjacent to the California Theater is CinemaStar Luxury Theaters, San Bernardino Empire 20 movie complex with the very latest in stadium seating, and the incredible DHX sound in every auditorium.

Sturges Theater
Just a few blocks north is the lovely old Sturges Theater, home to Sturges Family Playhouse, the Canto Bello Master Chorale as well as hosting numerous other theatrical performances. In addition, the Sturges Theater is home to the San Bernardino Art Association that houses many works by local artists, both for viewing and for sale.

Other Historic Sites
If you're feeling energetic, take a walking tour around downtown and admire some of the old architecture such as the beautiful Saint Bernardine's Church and County Court House, site of the Mormon Stockade over 150 years ago.

Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino Baseball
If it's professional baseball you like, San Bernardino is home to the Inland Empire 66ers, three-time winner and defending California League Champion. The 66ers are the Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A League Baseball Team. For baseball nuts or for those just searching for fun, 66er's Baseball is a great experience.