Getting to Oak Glen
Oak Glen sits at 4,800 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, about 90 minutes east of Los Angeles. Here's how to get here from anywhere in Southern California.
By car
Directions from major areas
Oak Glen is accessible only by car — there is no public transit service to the mountain.
Los Angeles / West LA
- 1.Take the 10 Freeway East toward San Bernardino
- 2.Exit at Beaumont Ave / Oak Glen Road (exit 88B) in Beaumont
- 3.Turn left onto Oak Glen Road and follow it north approximately 11 miles into the mountains
- 4.Oak Glen Road winds through the valley — follow it past Live Oak Canyon Road to reach the main farm area
Add 20–30 minutes during peak fall weekends due to congestion on the 10 and on Oak Glen Road itself.
Inland Empire (Riverside / San Bernardino)
- 1.Take the 10 Freeway East or the 60 East to Beaumont
- 2.Exit at Beaumont Ave / Oak Glen Road
- 3.Turn left and follow Oak Glen Road north ~11 miles
The closest major city. Great option for a weekday visit when LA traffic isn't a factor.
San Diego
- 1.Take the 15 North to the 215 North
- 2.Merge onto the 10 Freeway East toward Beaumont
- 3.Exit at Beaumont Ave / Oak Glen Road and follow north into the mountains
A scenic and worthwhile drive. Consider combining with a stop in Redlands on the way back.
Orange County
- 1.Take the 91 Freeway East to the 15 North, then merge onto the 10 East
- 2.Alternatively: take the 91 East directly to Beaumont (can be faster on weekends)
- 3.Exit at Beaumont Ave / Oak Glen Road, follow north into the mountains
91/10 interchange in Corona can back up on weekend mornings — leave before 8:30am.
Road conditions
What to know about the drive
Snow and ice in winter
Oak Glen Road can be icy or snow-covered from November through February. CalTrans occasionally requires chains. Check the CalTrans Quickmap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) before driving up in winter.
GPS works, but verify the route
Most GPS apps route correctly to Oak Glen Road. Double-check that your navigation is directing you to Oak Glen Road off the 10 in Beaumont — not to the city of Oak Glen in a different county.
The road is winding
Oak Glen Road climbs ~2,000 feet over about 11 miles. It's paved and well-maintained but curvy. Take it easy, especially on the descent. Some riders experience motion sickness — plan accordingly.
On arrival
Parking tips
Arrive before 10am on fall weekends
The farms along Oak Glen Road don't have large centralized parking — each business has its own lot. By 10:30am on a busy October Saturday, the most popular farms (Snow-Line, Mom's, Riley's) see lots fill. Early arrival is the single most effective tip.
Oak Glen Road has roadside pullouts
If a specific farm's lot is full, there are legal roadside pullout areas on Oak Glen Road. It's common to park and walk a short distance. Keep Oak Glen Road clear of blocking traffic.
Overflow near Oak Tree Village
Oak Tree Village tends to have more parking capacity than the smaller farm lots. It makes a good base for walking to nearby stops.
No paid parking lots
All business parking is free. There are no parking structures or paid lots in Oak Glen.