Banning
is a thriving small city located in Riverside County along Interstate 10 between the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley in the San Gorgonio Pass. The Banning Chamber of Commerce says they are “near everything but away from it all.” The town is in a beautiful setting with scenic views of both Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto, the two tallest peaks in Southern California. A very historical city, Banning was originally settled in 1853 when Dr. Isaac Smith brought his wife and seven children to the area. He built a house called Smith’s Station, which later became Highland Home and eventually Highland Springs. The following year, the Gilman Ranch adobe was built, which later served as a stagecoach stop between the Arizona territories and Los Angeles. Eventually, the railroad replaced the stagecoach, but Banning is still referred to as “Stagecoach Town, U.S.A.” Each year the town hosts a Stagecoach Days Celebration featuring a carnival, rodeo and parade. Also, while visiting, check out the beautiful hand painted murals that are found on many of the buildings around the town.
Surrounding areas: Beaumont, California (5.8 mi), Forest Falls, California (11.5 mi), Angelus Oaks, California (16.4 mi), Idyllwild, California (16.5 mi), Redlands, California (19.7 mi), Palm Springs, California (21.0 mi), Desert Hot Springs, California (21.2 mi)
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Banning Vacation Rentals
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Banning Weather & Climate
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The vast desert region of southern California east of Los Angeles has a typical desert climate. This area, which includes Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage receives only 15-20 days of rainfall per year for a total of 4.77 inches. The days are mostly sunny and warm and nights are cool from fall through late spring. Summers turn hot to very hot, with occasional high clouds, and warm, balmy evenings May through October. The humidity levels are very low, so even when the mercury climbs to 100 degrees, it feels comfortable in the shade. Keep in mind that temperatures are 30-40 degrees lower at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and in the Alpine community of Idyllwild.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
63°F |
39°F |
4.18 in. |
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| February |
66°F |
40°F |
4.07 in. |
- |
| March |
68°F |
41°F |
3.72 in. |
- |
| April |
74°F |
43°F |
1.10 in. |
- |
| May |
80°F |
48°F |
0.73 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
53°F |
0.21 in. |
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| July |
96°F |
58°F |
0.27 in. |
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| August |
96°F |
59°F |
0.23 in. |
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| September |
91°F |
56°F |
0.63 in. |
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| October |
82°F |
50°F |
0.72 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
43°F |
1.44 in. |
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| December |
64°F |
39°F |
2.00 in. |
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Banning Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Banning Municipal airport (BNG) located about 1 mile east of Banning, the Palm Springs International airport (PSP) located approximately 22 miles southeast of Banning in Palm Springs, California, the Perris Valley airport (L65) located roughly 22 miles west of Banning in Perris, California, the San Bernardino International airport (SBD) located around 23 miles northwest of Banning in San Bernardino, California, and finally the Big Bear City airport (L35) located about 23 miles north of Banning in Big Bear, California.
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Banning Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Pharaohs Lost Kingdom | Redlands | CA | 19.7 mi. | | | Castle Amusement Park | Riverside | CA | 29.9 mi. | | | Scandia Amusement Park | Ontario | CA | 45.4 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Upland | CA | 45.8 mi. | | | Legoland California | Carlsbad | CA | 59.7 mi. | | | Adventure City | Anaheim | CA | 59.9 mi. | | | Disney's California Adventure | Anaheim | CA | 59.9 mi. | | | Disneyland | Anaheim | CA | 59.9 mi. | | | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park | CA | 64.5 mi. | | | Frasier's Frontier | El Cajon | CA | 78.4 mi. | | | Belmont Park | San Diego | CA | 85.3 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | CA | 85.3 mi. | | | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City | CA | 85.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Pharaoh's Waterpark | Redlands | CA | 19.7 mi. | | | Oasis Waterpark | Palm Springs | CA | 20.1 mi. | | | The Haunted Galleon and Volcano Island | Lake Elsinore | CA | 31.4 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Dimas | CA | 54.8 mi. | | | Soak City U.S.A. | Buena Park | CA | 64.5 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Santa Clarita | CA | 100.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Valencia | CA | 105.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sun Lakes Country Club | Banning | CA | | | | Sun Lakes Country Club Executive Course | Banning | CA | | | | PGA of Southern California at Oak Valley | Beaumont | CA | 5.4 mi. | | | Oak Valley Golf Club | Beaumont | CA | 7.9 mi. | | | Golden Era Golf Course | Gilman Hot Springs | CA | 9.0 mi. | | | Soboba Springs Golf Club | San Jacinto | CA | 10.9 mi. | | | Calimesa Country Club | Calimesa | CA | 11.8 mi. | | | Yucaipa Valley Golf Course | Yucaipa | CA | 11.9 mi. | | | Diamond Valley Golf Club | Hemet | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Echo Hills Golf Club | Hemet | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Heartland Village | Hemet | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Hemet Golf Club | Hemet | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Seven Hills Golf Club | Hemet | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club | Moreno Valley | CA | 16.9 mi. | | | Moreno Valley City Golf Course | Moreno Valley | CA | 19.8 mi. | | | Quail Ranch Country Course | Moreno Valley | CA | 19.8 mi. | | | Mission Lakes Country Club | Desert Hot Springs | CA | 20.0 mi. | | | Canyon South Golf Course | Palm Springs | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Palm Springs Country Club | Palm Springs | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Tommy Jacobs Bel Air Greens | Palm Springs | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Desert Crest Country Club | Desert Hot Springs | CA | 21.2 mi. | | | Sands RV Resort | Desert Hot Springs | CA | 21.2 mi. | | | Desert Dunes Golf Course | Desert Hot Springs | CA | 21.9 mi. | | | Menifee Lakes Country Club | Menifee | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Cherry Hills Golf Course | Sun City | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | North Golf Course | Sun City | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | Palm Meadows Golf Course | San Bernardino | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | Cimarron Golf Club | Cathedral City | CA | 25.0 mi. | | | Date Palm Springs Country Club | Cathedral City | CA | 25.0 mi. | | | San Bernardino Golf Club | San Bernardino | CA | 25.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Snow Valley | Running Springs | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Ski Sunrise | Wrightwood | CA | 52.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount San Jacinto State Park | | CA | 14.3 mi. | | | Heart Bar State Park | | CA | 16.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| San Bernardino County Museum | Redlands | CA | 19.7 mi. | (History) | | Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | Palm Springs | CA | 20.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs | CA | 20.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Riverside Municipal Museum | Riverside | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Cooper Regional History Museum | Upland | CA | 45.8 mi. | (History) | | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum | Vista | CA | 54.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Heritage of San Clemente & Visitor Center | San Clemente | CA | 54.6 mi. | (History) | | Beall Center for Art and Technology | Irvine | CA | 57.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Irvine Museum | Irvine | CA | 57.2 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | La Jolla | CA | 57.6 mi. | (Art) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 58.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 58.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | National Bicycle History Archive of America | Santa Ana | CA | 58.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | Santa Ana | CA | 58.3 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Making Music | Carlsbad | CA | 59.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 32.1 mi. | | | Birch Aquarium | La Jolla | CA | 57.6 mi. | | | Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana | CA | 58.3 mi. | | | Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles | CA | 78.9 mi. | | | San Diego Wild Animal Park | San Diego | CA | 85.3 mi. | | | San Diego Zoo | San Diego | CA | 85.3 mi. | | | Sea World of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 85.3 mi. | |
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