Country-Style Living in Cherry Valley, California
With its breathtaking mountain views, clean air and four-seasons climate, Cherry Valley provides a slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty for its nearly 6,000 residents. Cherry Valley is known for its distinctive rural community character and one acre minimum parcel size policy that has been in effect for many years.
Recreation All Around
Portions of the San Bernardino National Forest are only moments from Cherry Valley, providing convenient hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Also within easy reach are Southern California's popular mountain resorts of Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, Desert retreats and the inviting Oak Glen Apple Country. The SCPGA Golf Club at Oak Valley is one of numerous outstanding golf courses located a short drive away. The Oak Valley course is Zagat-rated as the Number 1 public golf course in Southern California and Number 3 for the entire state. Close by, the entire family can enjoy 414-acre Bogart County Park, which offers reservable areas for individual and group camping, equestrian camping and group picnics. Also, not far is San Timoteo Canyon State Park and Wildwood Canyon Park.
Festivals and Fun
The annual Cherry Festival located in Beaumont, is a three-day event held in early June each year. Celebrating the area's cherry harvest, the festival includes a parade, pancake breakfast, live entertainment and carnival rides. The area is also home to The Pumpkin Carve-in and Monster Mash Dance, an Oktoberfest celebration and "Movies Under the Stars," a weekly event held throughout the summer. Nearby Idyllwild is a favorite setting for music festivals.
Culture and Shopping
Cherry Valley is home to Edward-Dean Museum, which features an impressive collection of European and Asian fine arts from the late 16th to early 19th centuries. The museum hosts concerts and other cultural programs throughout the year. Nearby to the west is Palm Springs and other Desert resorts that offer a variety of shops, clubs and entertainment venues; and even closer is the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Close by to the east is the Heritage rich city of Redlands.
Highly Regarded Schools
Cherry Valley residents are served by the excellent schools of the Beaumont Unified School District, with academic test scores among the highest in Riverside County. Additionally, Beaumont High School students exceeded state averages in both mathematics and English/language arts in the California High School Exit Exam. Nearby opportunities for higher education are many, including Loma Linda University, the University of Redlands, California Baptist University, UC Riverside, Cal State San Bernardino, Mt. San Jacinto College, Riverside Community College and more.
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