Facility Overview
The VA Parking Lot at the VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center (26001 Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373) is a spacious, modern open-air surface facility designed to serve veterans, clinic patients, medical staff, and healthcare visitors. Situated right on the border of Redlands and Loma Linda in San Bernardino County, the lot features wide drive aisles, generous standard parking spaces, and an extensive allocation of designated ADA-compliant accessible spaces located directly along the main clinic entrances. Because it is an open-air surface lot without an overhead canopy or parking structure, there are no low vertical clearance barriers, making it fully accessible for tall passenger vehicles, wheelchair-accessible handicap vans, high-roof conversion vans, full-size pickup trucks, and large SUVs.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
This parking area sits on the grounds of the prominent VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center, providing direct, level walking access to primary care, specialty clinics, pharmacy services, physical therapy, and veteran support programs. Beyond the immediate clinic campus, the facility is centrally situated in the East Valley:
- VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (Main Hospital): Located just 2.5 miles west along Benton Street in Loma Linda, connected via frequent VA patient shuttle routes.
- Loma Linda University Medical Center & Children\'s Hospital: Approximately 3 miles west, reachable within a 7-minute drive.
- Downtown Redlands & Historic District: Just 3.5 miles to the east, home to State Street dining, boutique shopping, and the historic Redlands Bowl outdoor amphitheater.
- Mountain Grove & Citrus Plaza Shopping Centers: Located about 2 miles north across Interstate 10, featuring popular retail stores, dining options, and Harkins Theatres.
- San Bernardino County Museum: Situated approximately 2 miles northeast along Orange Tree Lane.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are straightforward via multiple signalized and right-in/right-out driveway entrances along Redlands Boulevard and adjacent access roads. The lot is engineered to manage steady patient drop-offs, equipped with dedicated loop turnarounds and protected pedestrian crosswalks leading into the clinic pavilion. Drivers benefit from immediate access to the Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) corridor via the Mountain View Avenue or California Street interchanges, allowing swift regional connections to San Bernardino, Riverside, and the wider Inland Empire. Public transit riders can connect via Omnitrans bus lines (notably Route 8 and Route 19) stopping along Redlands Boulevard, alongside internal VA-operated veteran medical shuttles connecting regional outpatient clinics.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Expansive Surface Parking: Ample ground-level stalls with zero vertical clearance restrictions for oversized and modified vehicles.
- Dedicated ADA & Accessible Spaces: Abundant, clearly marked disabled stalls with level curb-free access ramps near patient check-in.
- Patient Drop-Off Zones: Dedicated covered curbside drop-off and pickup canopies for non-ambulatory visitors.
- Campus Security & Lighting: Equipped with nighttime LED pole lighting and routine patrols by VA Police.
- Complimentary Parking: Free self-parking for all registered patients, visiting family members, and official facility visitors.
Ideal For
- Veterans, dependents, and caregivers attending outpatient appointments or laboratory visits.
- Visitors picking up prescriptions or medical records at the Ambulatory Care Center.
- Staff, volunteers, and visiting medical healthcare professionals.
- Commuters and drivers seeking seamless access to Interstate 10 and nearby medical corridor offices.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Clinic arrival peaks typically occur during mid-morning (between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM) and early afternoon. Drivers seeking quick access should arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to appointment check-in times to secure parking near the front entrances. For veterans with limited mobility, look for the designated drop-off lanes under the front entryway canopies where assistance is readily available prior to parking.
