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.
History from the 1820's
Cherry Valley is the oldest settlement in the San Gorgonio pass area
dating back to the early 1820's when Spanish explorer's discovered the region.
In 1823 friars from the San Gabriel Mission established a Mission in an adobe
building located where the Cherry Valley Fire Station 22 is today. In 1868 a
United Post office was established at a local winery. When the stagecoach and
railroads and eventually the freeways came through the pass area as a major
east-west route they would all be located south of Cherry Valley keeping
Cherry Valley rural and beautiful. During WWII Cherry Valley, which is part
of unincorporated Riverside County, became famous and derived its name because
of the U-pick your own cherries concept which was brought about by the shortage
of help during the war.
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 Timiteo 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 Estates will be 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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