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City Guide
CSU, San Bernardino
Restaurants – Off Campus
Many unique and wonderful restaurants are in the vicinity of CSUSB campus in the northern part of San Bernardino. Some
student favorites include:
Denny’s: www.dennys.com 5500 University Parkway (909) 537-3540
Davila’s Pizza: www.davilaspizza.com 1689 Kendall Drive (909) 887-3667
Inland Kabob: 1689 Kendall Dr # G, (909) 880-0829
Farmer Boys: www.farmerboys.com 1766 Kendall Drive (909) 473-1717
Quiznos Sandwich: www.quiznos.com 5244 University Parkway # E (909) 880-2615
El Pollo Loco: www.elpolloloco.com 1695 Kendall Drive (909) 880-6337
Amata Asian Restaurant: 1689 Kendall Drive # H, (909) 880-1799
Paco’s Tacos: 1689 Kendall Drive # I, (909) 880-2755
Taco Del Mar: www.tacodelmar.com 5244 University Pkwy # B, (909) 880-6363
Rock & Roll Sushi: 5244 University Parkway # B, (909) 804-8811
Thai Place: 1689 Kendall Drive # K1, (909) 887-7644
KFC: www.kfc.com 4694 University Parkway, (909) 880-8118
Carl’s Jr: www.carlsjr.com 4424 University Parkway, (909) 473-1064 2
Papa John’s Pizza: www.papajohns.com 4434 University Parkway, (909) 887-7272
Peking Inn: 4434 University Parkway # A, (909) 880-2825
Little Caesars Pizza: www.littlecaesars.com, 4414 University Parkway # F, (909) 887-1625
Del Taco: www.deltaco.com, 4344 University Parkway, (909) 473-9512
For additional restaurant options, please visit:
http://www.san_bernardino.org/dining_shopping/area_restaurants.html
Student Organizations and Clubs at CSUSB
When the time comes in your graduation year to apply for a full-time position, evidence of involvement in student
activities in a leadership role, along with internship or other work experience, will make your resume and application
significantly more attractive to prospective employers. So as soon as you’re ready, it pays to get involved in student, work,
or volunteer activities that will help you cultivate social and leadership skills and your self-confidence as a future business
professional. Explore these education and career-enhancing options: Join one of student organizations at the College of
Business and Public Administration: http://cbpa.csusb.edu/student_resources/student_organizations.htm
Health, Insurance, & Recreation
Recreation and Fitness Center
www.universityparent.com/csusb/2010/08/26/student/recreation/and/fitness/center
Student Health and Counseling Center
http://www.universityparent.com/csusb/2010/08/26/stay/healthy
City Guide for International Students
Area Attractions
http://www.csusb.edu/visitors/Attractions.aspx
http://www.csusb.edu/visitors/ThingsToDo.aspx
San Bernardino Sympohony Orchestra
sanbernardinosymphony.org
Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum
museum.csusb.edu
Night Life
Whether it’s jazz or line dancing, San Bernardino has night spots that will keep your feet tapping. For more information,
please visit: http://www.san_bernardino.org/dining_shopping/area_night_life.html
Shopping
The Inland Empire has no shortage of places to shop. Oldest in San Bernardino shopping is the indoor Inland Center
Mall downtown. Newer centers around the Inland Empire are also popular, like Citrus Plaza (off Route 30 near Redlands),
Redlands Plaza in downtown Redlands, Tyler Galleria (in Riverside off State Route 91), the 1.7 million-square-foot
Ontario Mills, Southern California’s largest outlet mall and entertainment center (near the junction of interstates 10 and
15), Victoria Gardens (in Rancho Cucamonga along Interstate 15 north of Interstate 10), and Montclair Plaza (at Central
Avenue and Interstate 10). Downtown Claremont (off Interstate 10) boasts a classic, old-fashioned shopping district, and
the nearby Packing House, an old building renovated and filled with art studios, lofts and galleries.
Several major shopping centers also host movie theatre complexes, and their own sets of restaurants. Plus, there is no
shortage of big box discount retailers with shopping centers built around them to house other retailers as well. When you’ve
got to do it yourself, San Bernardino has home improvement stores in every corner of the city.
For more information, please visit: http://www.san_bernardino.org/dining_shopping/shop_malls.html
Neighborhoods
CSUSB main campus is surrounded by several cities. Some of the notable cities for the international students looking to live
or explore slightly away from campus are:
San Bernardino city: San Bernardino city spans 81 square miles on the floor of the San Bernardino Valley
with a population of about 210,000. San Bernardino is divided into several districts. Many hotels,
restaurants, and retail establishments are around Hospitality Lane in the southern part of the city.
Downtown has shopping and government buildings. In the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains lies
the University District, with shopping, dining, and high density residential space. On the southern side of
I-215 and the University District is the Cajon Pass light-industrial district where warehouses are situated. On
the opposite side of the city is the San Bernardino International Gateway, with an airport and rail hub.
Redlands city: Redlands city spans 36 square miles, with a population of about 75,000. The city is regarded as
the “Jewel of the Inland Empire”. Local attractions include: (1) Citrus Plaza: a large open-air shopping center;
(2) Pharaoh’s Adventure Park: 20 acre theme park that incorporates Egyptian themes, and includes a
Go-Cart raceway, miniature golf, bumper cars, an amphitheater, and a water park. and (3) Hangar 24 Craft
Brewery: Hangar 24’s signature beer, Orange Wheat, is made with locally grown oranges.
Highland city: Flanked by the often snowcapped peaks of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains,
Highland is close to an array of skiing and other mountain recreational opportunities. For more information,
please visit: http://www.csusb.edu/visitors/OurRegion.aspx
Safety Issues
CSUSB is committed to provide a safe campus environment to the students. Students may request an escort service on
campus at any time. Student assistants equipped with police radios can walk a requester wherever they may need to go on
campus. The University Police Department operates 24x7, and can be reached by dialing on campus extension 911 or
(909) 537-5165 for non-emergency requests
Transportation
The following briefly describes your transportation options:
Taxis or Cabs: Convenient but can be expensive. It is standard practice to tip the driver 10-15% of your fare.
Rates are standardized and based upon time and length of trip.
AA Inland Empire Taxi (909) 405-0505
Bell Cab Co. (800) 340-8294
Checker Cab (909) 357-8800
Green Cab (909) 888-3333
Yellow Taxi-Cab Service (909) 357-3535
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 closest airport is Ontario. Most international flights arrive at/ depart from Los Angeles airport. Supershuttle
(supershuttle.com) offers a shared ride service between all these airports and all points in Inland Empire region. The cost
will be approximately $80 from the Los Angeles airport to CSUSB residence hall.
Public Transportation
CSUSB and San Bernardino valley is accessible by public transportation agency Omnitrans. CSUSB is served by bus # 2, 5,
7, and 11. Route maps and fare/ pass information are available at http://www.omnitrans.org/routes/schools.shtml. You may
plan your trip using the online tool: http://www.omnitrans.org/routes/trip_planner.shtml
You may use San Bernardino line on the Metrolink train (www.metrolinktrains.com) to travel from the train station in
San Bernardino (accessible by bus 2 or 7 from CSUSB campus) to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, for a fare of
approximately $12.
Personal Car
Personal car is an efficient mode of transportation in Southern California. Parking is available to students living on or off
campus. Insurance rates are based upon your place of residence.
Driver’s License
It is recommended that international students obtain a California driver’s license if they plan to drive in the United States.
A California Driver’s License is also required when purchasing a car and obtaining car insurance.
The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. The IDP is also
referred to as an International Driver License or International License. The California Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) website (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm) outlines the process of obtaining a California Driver’s License.
The application process includes a written test and driving skills test administered by the DMV. The California Driver’s
Handbook is an indispensible resource when preparing for these tests. Samples of written tests are also available
online for reference.
Parking on Campus
Campus Parking Permits are required to park on campus. Please contact Parking Services at (909) 537-5912 or
http://parking.csusb.edu
Communication
It will be important for you to maintain communication with friends and family around the globe throughout the year. You
have a number of options for doing so.
Telephone
If you are living on campus, you have the option of purchasing the college’s telephone plan which includes local and long
distance service. Each student is provided with a telephone jack or connection in their room and must provide their own
phone. If you are living off campus, you will be able to select your own long distance carrier. There are many options, so be
sure to shop around for the best prices.
Dialing Instructions
• On campus dial 9 for outside calls
• To dial long distance within the U.S. 1 + area code + number
• To dial overseas from the U.S. 011 + country code + city code + local number
• For directory assistance within your local area:411 ; long distance: 1 + area code + 555+1212
Prepaid calling cards are available for sale at many local stores or online. These cards provide a specific
number of minutes of long distance calling. Instructions on use are printed with the card.
Mobile phones
There are a wide variety of mobile phone services. Be sure to shop around and compare prices and plans
Some services include the cost of the phone, others do not. Some are a monthly contract with a minimum
timeframe with penalties for early cancellation of the service. Some are prepaid phone service, with the
option to purchase additional minutes when needed. Be sure to check for the international rates if you
intend to use your cell phone to make international calls. Some of these rates are extremely expensive. Many
third-party companies, such as www.airtelcallhome.com, offer a call-in service from your mobile phone that
then connects you to nations around the world at very low rates. Internet phone service: Some services/
programs such as MSN Messenger see (www.msn.com) or Skype (www.skype.com), allow for free or
relatively inexpensive voice and video communication between computers that have the software installed or
for computer-totelephone communication.
Mail
You have a few options for mailing that may differ depending upon the destination and content of your letter or package.
Consider the following when planning to mail letters or packages:
• Express mail: There are various options through the U.S. Post Office or a number of private companies.
uses DHL Worldwide Delivery and TNT Worldwide Mail Fast for overseas mail. Be sure to price
delivery before mailing. Express mail can be very expensive.
• Standard air mail: less expensive than express; however, depending upon the destination, delivery time
involved can be significantly longer. Be sure to label mail as AIRMAIL otherwise it may be sent via
surface mail.
• Certified Mail: Once you are living in the U.S. all mail you may send to INS or USCIS relating to your
nonimmigrant status should be sent certified mail or via a service that allows you to track the mail (such as
FedEx or DHL). Certified mail, which is available at any U.S. Post Office, provides registered receipts with
each item being mailed. The receipt enables you to trace the document through the mail in the event that it
does not reach its destination.
For more information about US Postal Service, postage rates. Post office locations, etc., see www.usps.com.
E-mail
All CSUSB students have e-mail accounts. Your CSUSB email address can be found in your MyCoyote Student Center
under Personal Information. If this is your first time using your CSUSB email account, please read the Student CoyoteMail
FAQ page. For assistance signing in, please visit the ACM computer lab in the west wing (wedge) of the Pfau Library,
PL-1109. For all other assistance please call the TNS Email Office at 909-537-5120 (or x75120 on campus).
Ethnic Resources for Asian Students
Shopping, Restaurants, and Religious Services Ethnic Asian grocery items are available in most major American grocery
stores. For those looking for a broader selection, following are some resources to get you started.
India
The city of Cerritos (Artesia), near Los Angles, was the first Indian ethnic conclave in the USA. Cerritos (Artesia), at about 75 minutes drive from the campus, has several shops selling a range of Indian products and services, Indian restaurants, religious places, and movie theatre showing Indian movies. For more information, please visit http://www.artesiaindia.us/. Several Indian restaurants are situated in the
Hospitality Lane area of San Bernardino/ or nearby in the city of Colton, at less than 15 minutes drive from
campus. All offer an extensive, affordable lunch buffet or thaali that are a hit among the students.
• India Clay Oven: 228 W Hospitality Ln # E, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 890-0090
• Delhi Palace: 2001 Diners Ct, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 884-9966
• Ravi’s India Cuisine: 1091 S Mount Vernon Ave # G, Colton, CA 92324, (909) 824-1100
• Gul Naz Cuisine Pakistan: 1624 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324, (909) 370-0111
• The city of Riverside: at less than 30 minutes drive from campus, has some Indian grocery stores,
restaurants, as well as religious places.
• India Sweets & Grocery: 779 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, (951) 784-7400
• Taste Of India: 1385 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, (951) 276-1110
• 9th Street Eatery: 3530 9th St, Riverside CA 92501, (951) 686-3231
China
The city of Alhambra is an hour drive from the campus
and offers a wide range of things for Asian students
to do in Southern California (http://www.cityofalhambra.
org/). Neighboring Alhambra is Monterey Park,
which also offers a wide range of shops and restaurants
for Asian students in Southern California (http://
ci.monterey-park.ca.us/). Also, Chinatown in Downtown
Los Angeles boasts an array of restaurants and shops for
Asian Students, the drive to Chinatown will take about an hour and a half from the San Bernardino campus.
Religious Places
• Loma Linda Chinese Sda Church (llc.asdventistfaith.org) 25665 Van Leuven Street, Loma Linda, CA
(909) 478-3939
• Trinity Church (trinityonline.org) 1551 Reservoir Road. Redlands, CA (909) 335-7333
Food
• Sm Seafood & Asian Market 333 S E St. San Bernardino, CA (909) 888-6520
• Chinese Alliance Church (riversidecma.org) 9640 Jurupa Road, Riverside, CA (951) 360-0013
• Hana Asian Market 738 S Waterman Ave #A11, San Bernardino (909) 890-1556
• Tung Hing Supermarket 365 E Mill St #7, San Bernardino (909) 889-2498
• Asian grocery items are also sold at most major American Supermarkets such as Ralphs, Vons, and
Albertsons. There are also many Asian food places located near California State University San Bernardino.
Korea
Religious Places
• San Bernardino Korean Church; Waterman at Central SB FS
Food
• Korean Bar-B-Que Restaurant 127 East Highland Ave, San Bernardino
• Myung Ga Tofu & Korean BBQ 1760 South Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino
• Seoul Restaurant & Tofu House, 10560 Magnolia Ave #D, Riverside
• Sm Seafood & Asian Market 333 S E St. San Bernardino, CA (909) 888-6520
• Hana Asian Market 738 S Waterman Ave #A11, San Bernardino (909) 890-1556
• Tung Hing Supermarket 365 E Mill St #7, San Bernardino (909) 889-2498
• Sae Rom Korean Presbyterian Church; Colton, CA
• Loma Linda Korean Church 12408 Mount Vernon Ave. Grand Terrance (909)825-6947
• Asian grocery items are also sold at most major American Supermarkets
such as Ralphs, Vons, and Albertsons. There are also many Asian food places
located near California State University San Bernardino.
Middle East
Little Arabia in Anaheim California boasts a great collection of restaurants, shops and
ethnic markets along Brookhurst St between the 5 freeway and Katella Avenue. Little
Arabia is an hour drive from the campus.
Religious Places
• San Bernardino Arabic Church 48th St at Mountain
Food
• Inland Kabob 1689 Kendall Dr #G, San Bernardino
• Gul Naz Cuisine of Pakistan 1624 East Washington Street, Colton
• Alina’s Lebanese Cuisine 2250 South Archibald Ave. Ontario
• Fairuz Middle Eastern Market 9124 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
• Most of the American Supermarkets also sell a range of foods from different ethnic backgrounds.
• Arabic Christian Church 2595 E Date St. Highland, CA
Mega Indian Food & Groceries: 9248 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA, (951) 343-0777
Little India Bazaar: 1450 University Avenue Riverside, CA , (951) 682-6222
Punjab Palace: 10359 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA, (951) 351-8968
Religious Places
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: www.lakshminarayan.com, 9292 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, (951) 359-4743
The Mosque of Riverside: www.islamiccenterofriverside.org, 1038 W. Linden Street, Riverside, (909) 684-54
Sikh Temple Riverside: www.riversidegurdwara.org 7940 Mission Boulevard, Riverside, (951) 685-4571
Events and Activities
On campus
http://www.csusb.edu/showCoyoteEvents.aspx
Off campus
http://www.san_bernardino.org/to_do/event_calendar.html
Global Management Center at CBPA
Global Management Center’ interest is to expose CBPA students and faculty to the diverse cultures on campus, through
support of a number of ethnic and disciplinary student organizations. We create a relaxed environment in which all of our
members have the opportunity to enjoy the company of those from other cultures. The student organizations at CBPA meet
for events, such as speaker series, dinners, movies, trips. So, whether you’re from a different country, have a different
cultural background or just love learning about other cultures, please join! Everyone is welcome to participate! If you are a
member of a CBPA student organization, and would like to organize an event to showcase cultural diversity at CBPA and
need any support, please contact graduate assistant of the Global Management Center. If you are a new international
student, and need assistance in connecting to any CBPA student organization, please contact graduate assistant of the
Global Management Center. A list of the CBPA student organizations is here:
http://cbpa.csusb.edu/student_resources/student_organizations.htm
Short Term Study Abroad at CSUSB
International students who are currently enrolled in a government recognized institution in their home nations may apply
to study abroad for one or more terms at CSUSB (ten weeks quarter = one term), up to a maximum of one academic year,
as a non-degree student. If admitted, they may register for and take classes at CSUSB, through the Open University on a
space available basis (College of Extended Learning). To maintain the legal status as a full-time student, undergraduate
students are required to take at least 3 courses (12 quarter units) per quarter. The graduate students are required to take at
least 2 courses (8 quarter units). A maximum of nineteen quarter units are allowed per quarter. Additional units require
approval of the academic advisor.
Open university is a program designed for those who
• Want to experience short-term study abroad at CSUSB
• Examine a particular field before seeking admission to the University and enrolling in a degree program
• Wish to take selected CSUSB courses that will transfer to another university
• Want to take a course for the enjoyment of learning
The Open University program can help you update professional skills, prepare for a career change, enrich your personal
development or work toward a degree. In many years, all summer classes are offered through the Open University system.
For further information, please contact: http://cel.csusb.edu/open_university.html
A flat fee of $960 per course (4 units) is charged for the Open University courses. Mandatory
campus fee of $270 per quarter is additional. 600-level courses are usually not permitted under
the Open University System, and require approval of the Graduate Program directors.