Quality of Life
As a Blue Zone city, Loma Linda offers proven rates of longevity, and while residents may live more years, it’s also the life in those years where Loma Linda shines as bright as the sun rising over the majestic San Bernardino mountains that form the backdrop to our city. Advantages in education, healthcare, recreation and affordability have earned the city an A rating from Niche.com and made it a prime choice for those seeking family friendliness, good public schools, low crime, more affordable housing and more.
Award-winning public schools like Mission Elementary and Bryn Mawr Elementary lay a solid foundation for later skills acquisition, and Loma Linda parents can feel good about having both quality public and private options. A college-prep K-12 school more than a century old, the Loma Linda Academy is part of one of the world’s largest and oldest K-12 parochial school networks.
Named the #1 hospital in the metro area by U.S. News, Loma Linda University Medical Center is highly ranked in a range of care areas. From pediatric to geriatric care, in 14 common procedures and conditions, LLUMC delivers cutting-edge care for every stage of life. That includes California’s largest neonatal intensive care unit, an infant heart and organ transplant center and ground-breaking services like Proton Accelerator Cancer Treatment Center.
While we can’t claim credit for Loma Linda’s sunny weather and exceptionally beautiful setting, careful planning has resulted in a bounty of recreational opportunities that make the most of the City’s outdoor beauty: Approximately 20 miles of walking trails, 1,700 acres of open and protected space, 15 city parks. Families discover places for play on courts, fields—even dog parks.
Also, Loma Linda’s location puts business and residents within 60 miles of Los Angeles, with proximity to recreation at Joshua Tree National Park and Bear Mountain skiing, and surfing at Huntington Beach, “Surf City USA.” Disneyland, less than 50 miles away, is ready to welcome your family. Multiple interstate routes and convenient air access allow the freedom of mobility to enjoy all that California has to offer.
While recreation is bountiful, dining options are deliciously healthful. In a city with a large population of Seventh-day Adventists, dining out is also conducive to eating well, with vegetarian restaurant choices and even vegetarian options at fast food establishments. Our focus on wellness has also yielded an abundance of lifestyle and entertainment amenities and opportunities, such as spas, fitness centers, film and music venues, to make life richer.