A SMALL-TOWN FEEL

A little about us

Mentone is an unincorporated community filled with many generations of families who take pride in their roots. We boast approximately 6.2 square miles of rural area with an elevation of 1,650. We have approximately 9,847 residents as of the 2020 statistics.

For travelers, Mentone is a waypoint or a "Gateway" when heading to and from the San Bernardino mountains and ski resorts.

The Mentone Chamber is a 501(c)(6) and is dedicated to promote our local businesses and to ensure that we are a desirable place to live.

Citizens of Mentone Empowered Together (C.O.M.E.T.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes our community and its unique attractions, and strives to maintain our way of living. We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 7p.m.

OUR BOARD:

Chair: Jan Orbaker (Interim)

Vice Chairman: Jan Orbaker

Secretary: Angie De La Rosa

Treasurer: Warren Wendel

Ways and Means: Maribeth & Jim Lotito

For more information and the "What's going on" in Mentone, click the link below for the local newspaper, Mentone Matters.

Or, if you want to see a little bit about Mentone history, check out the Gazebo Gazette.

Mentone Matters

Gazebo Gazette

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BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS

Business license:

Download the PDF for the, "How to" information sheet in order to obtain a business license for Mentone, CA.

County Bus. License Info

Mentone Businesses and Dining

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Mill Creek Cattle Co.
1874 Mentone Blvd
Mentone, CA

Freckles
1890 Mentone Blvd
Mentone, CA 92359

Only the Best

American - Traditional

If you're in Mentone this place is a must. Great food, great company and a great atmosphere.

Stop by for a great breakfast or brunch for some good food and great people.

Wilbur's
1280 Crafton Ave
Mentone, CA

We are very proud to be a retailer of the STIHL product line.

At Wilbur's we can provide many services that the big box chain stores just can’t match. We have what you need to get your job done quickly and efficiently.

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Individual Memberships

Cecil A. Karstensen

Howard & Shirley Shurte

Gabe De La Rosa

Warren Wendel

Janet & Terry Forrester

Tony Simpson

Elizabeth Lusk

Leonette DiMuro

John Paul & Valerie Guiterrez

Duane Tubbs

Cheryl Flowers

John Bonson

Bruce Coonrod

James & Annette Fishback

Lois Sicking Difer

Joyce Rapp

Kathleen Texter

Gloria Hand

Theresa M. Lozano

Bud & Carol Long

Mentone Schools

Including surrounding areas: Redlands, Crafton Hills, and Yucaipa

Located at:

1320 Crafton Ave

Mentone, CA 92359

P: 909-794-8610

Grades Pre-K through 5th grade

Mentone Elementary

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EVENTS

Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference with Mentone Chamber of Commerce right now! The support we receive is a huge driver of the good work we do in addressing some of society’s most challenging problems. Get in touch today and join our community in making a lasting impact.

Mentone Adopt-A-Highway

February 26, 2022

One of the best ways to come together as a community is to participate in Mentone adopt-a-highway.

Meet at 7 a.m. at the corner of Wabash / Mentone on the NE corner. If this is your first time please come 15 minutes early to watch a safety video. Teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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California Coastal Clean-Up
Adopt-A-Highway

Saturday
Sept 25, 2021

This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Mentone Chamber of Commerce.

Please stop by, I'm told we may have some special guests helping today sent by Assemblyman Ramos.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 909-362-7860. We will begin at 7:00 a.m. at 1221 Opal St. This is the Hovey Tile Company location. If this is your first time, please come 15 minutes early to watch a CalTrans safety video. Teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional Info

3rd Annual Mentone Film Festival

November 2022
Our 4th Annual Mentone Film Festival is coming soon. Stay tuned for more information.

Location: Diamond Jim's Opera House at MillCreek Cattle Co., 1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone

Be on the lookout for a ticket booth to be installed on Mentone Blvd west of Opal on the south side of the street in the open lot near the Mentone Chamber sign.

If you want to see a brief video of he short films, click on the link below.

Film Festival video

Mentone Birthday, 135 Years

Mentone's Birthday Party
June 11, 2022
1325 Amethyst Ave (Sandals Church)

MENTONE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY!

135 YEARS!

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022

10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

1325 Amethyst Ave Mentone CA

Participants

SANDALS CHURCH-VENUE

FOOD VENDORS, OTHER VENDORS, LIVE BAND ON STAGE!

HORSE RIDES, PANNING FOR GOLD BOOTH, PRIZE BOOTH FOR KIDS, CROCKPOT CHILI CONTEST WITH AWARDS!

CALL:

THE MENTONE CHAMBER

909 362 7860

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CHILI CONTEST APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 9th

Vendors: see flyer (under the Chili Cookoff event) for more information

Vendor flyer

Chili Cookoff

Saturday, June 11th, 2022

1325 Amethyst Ave. (Sandals Church)

Do you make the best Chili?

Come join us for a chili cook off June 11th, 2022 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.

See the flyer below for the rules and regulations.

Chili Rules

Mentone Casino Night & Halloween costume party

October 28th, 2021
From 4 p.m. until closing

Join us at the Mill Creek Cattle Co. & Diamond Jim's Opera House for a Casino Night and Halloween costume party.

Door opens at 4 p.m.

Gaming from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Costume contest at 10 p.m.

See attached flier for more details

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Volunteer Your Time

Help Us Soar

This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Chamber of Commerce Mentone, CA. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.

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Make a Donation

Show Your Support

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Make a Donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.

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Covid 19 News Updates

The Mentone Chamber is dedicated to providing you updates to Covid 19 and vaccines. We will update the web page each week with videos, conferences, and memos from our government.

For more information reference vaccinations in the United States reference web: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data.tracker/#vaccinations.

San Bernardino Special Update

February 2022

Click on the button to see more about the covid vaccine and booster.

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Membership

Here at Chamber of Commerce Mentone, CA, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change. Learn more about our mission, our vision, and how we go about making the changes we want to see.

Click to download the yearly membership form, fill it out and mail it to:

Mentone Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 246

Mentone, CA 92359

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Contact the Chamber:

Any thoughts or questions you have for the Chamber of Commerce? Or, do you want to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. Fill out the information below and someone will contact you. Thank you.

P.O. Box 246
Mentone, CA 92359

maca501@yahoo.com

Our Community

Come see what Mentone has to offer in terms of living, whether you are looking for that forever home, condo, or simply looking for an apartment. Mentone has many areas in our small community that are affordable and close to retail shopping in the Mountain Grove and Citrus Plazas. We have several bus stops that will take you to Redlands, Yucaipa or San Bernardino.

Sun Chase HOA

The Sun Chase Community is a suburban neighborhood located in Mentone. These homes are single family homes built from 1987-2020. Surrounding streets include Nice Ave, Agate Ave, Colton Ave, and Beryl Ave.

These homes are located within the Redlands School District and close to the Citrus and Mountain Grove shopping centers.

Marabellas Condominiums

The Marabellas Condos are located in the heart of Mentone at 1365 Crafton Ave. Directly across the street is Mentone Elementary School and just minutes away from Crafton Community College and Redlands University.

Community Development

We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our partners are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support they need, when they need it.

Things to Do in Mentone

Hiking / Biking

Mentone has several trails including:

Mentone Loop that is great for hiking or biking with friends or family.
Morton Peak Fire Lookout located at 34800 Morton Ridge Trail in Mentone
Crafton Hills Open Space Preserve located at 33787 Crafton Hills Ridge Trail
Zanja Peak located at Zanja Peak Dump Trail in Mentone and there is a Zanja
Peak trail off of Oak Glen Rd in Yucaipa.
For more information on local trails check out AllTrails/Mentone.

Mentone Beach

This is a small creek that runs from Big Bear down to Mill Creek and then through Mentone on the South side of the Hwy 38, then crosses over to the North side. You can park your vehicle approximately 1-2 miles east of Bryant Street and walk down to the creek. There is also swimming and fishing on the north side of Hwy 38. Please note, when leaving pick up your trash. These areas are small gems that we all want to enjoy for years to come.

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Meeting Minutes and Agendas

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Mentone Beginnings

1862-1897 Where it all began

Myron Crafts & his family establish Crafton
1873 Mrs. Crafts open "The Retreat" boarding
1886 The Mentone Company, a subsidiary of the Santa Fe Railroad, purchase 3,000 acres for a town site
1887 Town site is laid out. Name comes from French Riviera resort. East-West streets named after cities on the riviera, North-South streets named after semi-previous stones.
1888 William John Tench of NY is hired by the railroad as first real estate agent. Mentone Sandstone Co. is established.
1891 Mentone Hotel built in the style of Hotel Del Coronado on east side of Opal Ave.
1892 Santa Fe's kite-shaped track begins operating eight trains a day between Los Angeles and Mentone. Mentone Community Church is built. Redlands Light & Power takes most of Mentone water.
1897 Mentone Hotel is purchased by Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands and turned into a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients.

1903-1996 Mentone evolving

1903 Tench builds big reservoir. Wells, reservoir and water system eventually sold to the City of Redlands.
1906 Mentone Heights Orange Company is established.
1916 Great flood brings even more boulders into town.
1917 Mentone Hotel, once the town's crowning glory, is torn down.
1940 Victorian-Style Mentone Depot is torn down; replaced with another, smaller depot.
1946 Universal Sanitary, later Universal Rundle, toilet pottery plant dedicated at north end of Opal Ave. Closes 30 years later.
Around 1950 Grand Central Rocket, makers of jet fuel, opens at Crafton and Madeira Avenue. It later becomes Lockheed Jet Propulsion and closes in the mid '70's. (annexed by Redlands)
1996 East Valley High School under construction on Colton Ave.