CSUSB City Guide

Food, Shopping, and Everyday Needs

You can find grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, shopping centers, banks, and other everyday services throughout San Bernardino and nearby communities. 

Students looking for familiar ingredients or foods that meet cultural or religious dietary needs may also find specialty markets and restaurants throughout the Inland Empire. 

The community resources below are intended as a starting point rather than a complete list. Businesses and services may change, so check current hours, locations, and availability before visiting. 

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GrubHubUber EatsDoorDash

Student Clubs and Organizations at CSUSB

There are many unique clubs and organizations on campus that meet the diverse interests of CSUSB students. The university registers clubs and organizations through the Office of Student Engagement each year. One of the easiest ways for students to expand their educational experience is to join one or more of the established organizations on campus, or to start a new one. 

Clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to challenge themselves with new responsibilities while becoming involved in the campus community. They also provide educational, social, and recreational experiences that enrich students’ lives. Club officers and committee chairs gain leadership skills that have tremendous value in their professional careers after graduation. Clubs also provide students with a sense of belonging in the community through spending time with people who have similar interests. 

Go to Coyote Connection to find campus events, learn about specific student clubs and organizations, sororities and fraternities, and explore a variety of campus wide engagement opportunities. 

Student Health and Wellness Resources 

CSUSB offers resources to support your physical health, mental health, recreation, well-being, and safety while you are a student. 

CSUSB is committed to providing a safe campus environment. Students may request an escort to any on-campus location at any time by student assistants equipped with police radios.  The University Police operates year-round and can be reached by calling (909) 537-5165 for non-emergency requests and 911 for emergencies.

Become familiar with campus health, counseling, recreation, and safety services before you need them. For an emergency, call 911. For current campus safety services and non-emergency information, use the university’s maintained safety resources. 

Recreation and Wellness CenterStudent Health and Counseling CenterCounseling and Psychological ServicesPublic Safety

Explore the Inland Empire

The Inland Empire offers museums, performances, parks, restaurants, community events, shopping, and other activities. Nearby communities also offer opportunities to experience Southern California beyond campus. 

San Bernardino Sympohony OrchestraRobert V. Fullerton Art MuseumEvents in the Inland Empire

Major Shopping Locations

Explore Nearby Communities

CSUSB is located in San Bernardino in Southern California's Inland Empire. Nearby communities offer additional restaurants, shopping, recreation, cultural activities, and everyday services.

Traveling to and from Airport

CSUSB is served by several airports, including, Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB), and Santa Anna (SNA). The airport closest to campus is Ontario. Most international flights arrive and depart from Los Angeles airport. Supershuttle is a popular service operating between airports and the Inland Empire. For prices and arranging service visit Supershuttle.

Driving and Parking

If you plan to drive in California, review current driver’s license requirements and application instructions from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). 

International Student and Scholar Services can provide an address confirmation letter after you are fully registered for the term or your enrollment has been validated. In the Coyote International Portal, select “01 Letter: Address - DMV - SSN.” 

The letter confirms your address for purposes such as the DMV process. Other driver’s license requirements are determined by the California DMV. 

If you drive to CSUSB, review current university parking requirements before bringing a vehicle to campus.

Find a California DMV Location

Portal Request: 01 Letter: Address - DMV - SSN

CSUSB Parking Permits

Resources for the 5 largest Populations of International Students

India

The cities of Cerritos and Artesia, near Los Angles, were the first Indian ethnic enclaves in the USA. The cities are approximately 75 minutes by car from campus and have several retailers, restaurants, places of worship, and a movie theatre.  Artesia is also home to "Little India".

Several Indian restaurants are situated in the Hospitality Lane area of San Bernardino and in the nearby city of Colton, about 15 minutes from campus. Similarly, the city of Riverside, an approximately 30-minute drive from campus, also has Indian grocery stores and restaurants.

China

The cities of Alhambra and Monterey Park, about one hour from campus, as well as Downtown Los Angeles' Chinatown are popular with students as there are a number of Asian shops and restaurants to explore.

Korea

Located west of Downtown Los Angeles and south of Hollywood, about 90 minutes from campus, Koreatown is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Los Angeles. K-town is also known for having one of the largest concentrations of 24-hour businesses and restaurants in the country.

Middle East

Little Arabia in Anaheim, about a one-hour drive from campus, boasts a wonderful collection of restaurants, shops and ethnic markets along Brookhurst St. between the I-5 freeway and Katella Avenue.

Communication

A number of options exist to stay in touch with friends and family around the globe throughout the year. 

Telephone

If living on campus, there is an option to purchase the college’s telephone plan which includes local and long-distance service. Each room has a telephone jack, but phones are not provided. If living off campus, there are numerous long-distance carriers from which to choose. Shop around to find the best rates.

Mail

Numerous options exist for mailing depending upon destination and contents of the letter or package. Consider the following when planning to mail letters or packages:

For more information visit US Postal Service for postage rates and options. 

E-mail

All CSUSB students have university-provided e-mail accounts. This address can be found in the MyCoyote Student Center under Personal Information. For assistance signing in, please visit Information Technology Services.