About this Location

Facility Overview

The Palm Ave Parking Facility, situated at 3165 Kendall Drive in North San Bernardino, California, offers an expansive, accessible open-air surface parking area tailored for commuters, travelers, and event visitors navigating the Inland Empire. Positioned right near the junction of Kendall Drive and Palm Avenue, this lot features an expansive paved footprint with clear lane striping and unobstructed vertical clearance. Because it operates as an outdoor surface lot without low-clearance ceiling constraints, it comfortably accommodates a wide spectrum of passenger vehicles, including standard commuter sedans, lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, work utility vans, and roof-rack-equipped road-trip vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned at the base of the Cajon Pass, this facility acts as an essential gateway between the San Bernardino Valley and the High Desert, as well as an access point to several premier regional destinations:

Glen Helen Amphitheater & Regional Park: Located just 5 to 7 minutes north via Interstate 215, making this a frequent rendezvous and carpooling point for major music festivals and outdoor concerts.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB): Situated less than 3 miles southeast, offering a practical nearby stopping point for students, faculty, and visiting campus eventgoers.
Local Dining & Retail: Immediate walking access to neighborhood shopping centers and dining options along Kendall Drive and Palm Avenue, including quick-service eateries, coffee shops, and fueling stations.
San Bernardino National Forest: Immediate access to mountain corridors heading toward Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear via California State Route 138 and Highway 18.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from straightforward ingress and egress designed to handle steady traffic flows. The facility offers direct driveway entries from Kendall Drive, with rapid connections to North Palm Avenue and immediate on-ramps to Interstate 215 (Barstow Freeway) and adjacent connections to Interstate 15. For public transportation users, Omnitrans bus routes serve the Palm Avenue and Kendall Drive corridors, connecting passengers directly to downtown San Bernardino, the San Bernardino Transit Center, and local university hubs.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Lot: No height clearance restrictions, welcoming high-profile vans and oversized trucks.
Wide Parking Stalls: Generous bay spacing for effortless maneuvering and parking.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated van-accessible and standard disabled parking spaces positioned close to pedestrian access pathways.
Bright Nighttime Lighting: Overhead pole illumination providing visibility and comfort during early morning and late evening hours.
Proximity to Freeway: Instant access to I-215 for seamless regional commuting and carpool transfers.

Ideal For

Carpoolers & Commuters: Drivers meeting to rideshare along the heavily traveled I-215 and I-15 Cajon Pass corridor into Los Angeles, Orange County, or the High Desert.
Concert & Festival Attendees: Fans heading north to Glen Helen Amphitheater seeking a streamlined meeting and staging location.
CSUSB Campus Visitors: Students and visitors needing convenient off-campus staging before traveling to the university.
Local Shoppers: Patrons visiting commercial centers, dining options, and service hubs along Kendall Drive.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During major summer festivals and sell-out concerts at Glen Helen Amphitheater, traffic around the Palm Avenue and I-215 interchange can surge significantly in the late afternoon and post-midnight hours; planning your arrival and departure times well in advance is highly recommended. Always verify posted signage on-site for any local permit rules, time limits, or overnight parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle unattended. Ensure your vehicle is locked with all valuables placed out of sight to guarantee a smooth and worry-free parking experience.