Colton, California, has civic stops, libraries and local landmarks to include in a day out. Colton California attractions include the city centre.
- The Main Branch of Colton Public Library is across from City Hall.
- Omnitrans serves Colton with routes linking it to nearby cities.
- The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2001 Agua Mansa Road.
At a glance
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01Getting oriented in ColtonColton’s civic center gives you a useful starting point for getting oriented in town.
02Local history and museums in ColtonThe San Bernardino County Museum is located in Colton at 2001 Agua Mansa Road.
03Nearby landmarks worth planning aroundColton’s landmarks include the World's Largest “Paper” Cup, Orange Show Speedway, Loma Linda University…
04Getting around by car and on footThe Colton Area Museum is about 5 minutes by car from Colton Inn.- 05Build a short Colton outingFor a simple city-centre outing, start at the Main Branch of Colton Public Library, across from City Hall…
- 06FAQsIt is at 656 N 9th Street, Colton, on the corner of 9th and D streets, across from City Hall.
Getting oriented in Colton
Colton’s civic center gives you a useful starting point for getting oriented in town. City Hall and the Colton Public Library Main Branch sit across from each other near the corner of 9th and D streets.
The Main Branch is at 656 N 9th Street. The city describes it as a 10,600-square-foot facility with nearly 70,000 items, free wireless internet and computer access for library patrons. If a library stop fits your plans, check its current hours before you set out.
The city’s Luque Branch is at 294 E O Street. Its Advance to Literacy Center is inside the branch, so you can include both in a visit to that location.
Local history and museums in Colton
The San Bernardino County Museum is located in Colton at 2001 Agua Mansa Road. Its address makes it a named local stop to include when you are planning an outing focused on the area’s museums.
For a separate local-history stop, the Colton Area Museum visit guide covers that museum. Check its current visitor details before making it part of your plans.
Nearby landmarks worth planning around
Colton’s landmarks include the World's Largest “Paper” Cup, Orange Show Speedway, Loma Linda University, the Harris Building and The California Theatre of the Performing Arts.
The cup is a distinctive landmark to work into a drive around Colton; the guide to finding the World's Largest Paper Cup focuses on locating it.
Getting around by car and on foot
The Colton Area Museum is about 5 minutes by car from Colton Inn. Loma Linda University is about 8 minutes by car. Orange Show Speedway is another local landmark.
Omnitrans includes Colton in its San Bernardino Valley service area. Its routes connect Colton with destinations including San Bernardino, Rialto, Fontana, Grand Terrace and Loma Linda; Route 290 is express service. Routes and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Omnitrans says its buses do not operate on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. The agency describes its fixed-route network as 28 routes, with service spans and headways varying by day and route.
Build a short Colton outing
For a simple city-centre outing, start at the Main Branch of Colton Public Library, across from City Hall, then choose a landmark or museum as a separate stop. You can also plan around the World's Largest “Paper” Cup or the Orange Show Speedway, depending on which destination suits your day.
Library hours are subject to change. The city gives the Main Branch hours as Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call the Colton Public Library Main Branch at 909-370-5083 for details and updates.
The city gives the Luque Branch hours as Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can call the branch at 909-370-5182 for information. Check the City of Colton and Omnitrans official sites before you go for current library and transit details.
FAQs
Where is Colton Public Library’s Main Branch?
It is at 656 N 9th Street, Colton, on the corner of 9th and D streets, across from City Hall.
Does public transportation serve Colton?
Yes. Omnitrans serves Colton with routes connecting it to cities in the San Bernardino Valley, including San Bernardino and Rialto.
What museum is located in Colton?
The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2001 Agua Mansa Road, Colton, CA 92324.