Yucaipa, California is a mature, well-established community nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Residents enjoy cleaner air and cooler temperatures as a result of the higher elevations, and a comprehensive approach to community safety has produced one of the lowest rates of crime for comparably sized cities anywhere in the State. The City contains 8 neighborhood parks, including an equestrian arena and a municipal pool, as well as a 200 acre regional park with 3 lakes for swimming, boating, and fishing, plus campgrounds and playgrounds for the entire family. The Yucaipa-Calimesa School District has an outstanding reputation, and it ranks at or near the top in every category of educational achievement. In addition, Crafton Hills College offers day and evening programs of continuing education and training opportunities for personal and professional development. Housing to accommodate all lifestyles is readily available, and 3 museums, a library, a Senior Center, 2 theater groups, and over 40 churches and 90 social or business clubs round out the community.
Yucaipa is strategically located with easy access to both surface and air transportation (see map). A major east-west interstate highway, the I-10 bisects the City with three interchanges in Yucaipa. Since incorporation, nearly $4,000,000 has been spent widening and improving the major streets of the City, and additional improvements are underway. Transit service is provided through Omnitrans, with regular service connecting with local services provided in Calimesa and the Beaumont/Banning area. Transfers are available to extend travel to major shopping areas in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Air transportation is currently available from Ontario International Airport, just 34 miles to the west, the Palm Springs Airport 40 miles to the east, and will soon be available from San Bernardino International Airport.