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Calimesa is a city in the northwestern corner of Riverside County, California, set along the Interstate 10 corridor between Yucaipa and Beaumont. It lies within the Yucaipa Valley at the western edge of the San Gorgonio Pass, the gap between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains that has long served as the gateway from the Inland Empire to the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs. The city's name is a blend of "California" and "mesa," the Spanish word for tableland, a fitting description of its elevated, level terrain in the mountain foothills. The area's history reaches back to its use as a stopping point along early travel routes, including the San Gorgonio Rancheria and stage stops that later gave way to the railroad and, eventually, Interstate 10. For most of the twentieth century, Calimesa remained an unincorporated community in the shadow of neighboring Yucaipa, developing its own identity around a post office and a growing residential base. It officially became a city on December 1, 1990, shortly after Yucaipa incorporated. Today Calimesa is home to roughly 11,000 residents, most of whom own their homes in a community with a suburban-rural mix. Students attend the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, with Calimesa Elementary School located in the city. The I-10 location makes the commute practical — about 25 minutes to San Bernardino and 45 to Riverside — while the pass provides a direct route east to Palm Springs. The elevated mesa offers mountain views and a quieter, more open feel than many Inland Empire communities. For buyers, Calimesa offers foothill living, freeway convenience, and a gateway position at the edge of the San Gorgonio Pass.

Population 10,902

County Riverside

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Calimesa, California in?

Calimesa is a city in the northwestern portion of Riverside County, California, located in the Inland Empire. It sits between Yucaipa and Beaumont, at the western edge of the San Gorgonio Pass below the San Bernardino Mountains.

What does the name Calimesa mean?

The name Calimesa combines 'California' with 'mesa,' the Spanish word for tableland. It references the city's elevated, level setting in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains at the western edge of the pass.

When was Calimesa incorporated?

Calimesa officially became a city on December 1, 1990, shortly after neighboring Yucaipa incorporated. Before that, it was an unincorporated community within Riverside County, without a city government of its own to provide local services.

What school district serves Calimesa?

Calimesa is served by the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, which operates Calimesa Elementary School in the city. Older students attend the district's middle schools and high schools, including Yucaipa High School, serving the wider Yucaipa Valley.

Where is Calimesa located?

Calimesa sits along the Interstate 10 corridor at the western edge of the San Gorgonio Pass, between San Bernardino and Palm Springs. The pass location places the city below the San Bernardino Mountains.

How far is Calimesa from major employment centers?

Calimesa's commute to San Bernardino takes about 25 minutes, and driving to Riverside takes about 45 minutes. Los Angeles is roughly 70 miles to the west, and Palm Springs lies east through the pass.

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