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Glen Helen Amphitheater

The Glen Helen Amphitheater (originally Blockbuster Pavilion and formerly Hyundai Pavilion and San Manuel Amphitheater) is a 65,000-capacity amphitheater located in the hills of Glen Helen Regional Park. Find it 6 mi north of Rialto. Weather is mildest over January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with 66–83°F highs.

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Where
6 mi north of Rialto
7 places to stay in Rialto
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In brief

A theatre, 6 mi north of Rialto

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Rialto is the nearest base

Rialto is 6 miles south, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 12 miles away

San Bernardino (SBD) has airline service, about 12 miles from Glen Helen Amphitheater.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Highs and lows by month

A visit to Glen Helen Amphitheater can follow the seasons below.

Jan67° / 43°
Feb68° / 44°
Mar71° / 46°
Apr76° / 49°
May80° / 53°
Jun88° / 58°
Jul95° / 63°
Aug96° / 64°
Sep92° / 61°
Oct83° / 55°
Nov74° / 47°
Dec66° / 42°
Typical highs and lows in Rialto. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Rialto. Rialto’s full climate →
About

Glen Helen Amphitheater

The Glen Helen Amphitheater (originally Blockbuster Pavilion and formerly Hyundai Pavilion and San Manuel Amphitheater) is a 65,000-capacity amphitheater located in the hills of Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California, United States.

It is the largest outdoor music venue in the United States. The orchestra, box, and loge sections seat a combined 10,902 people, and the lawn section seats 54,098. It opened in 1993.

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Theatre
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Where to stay

A base for Glen Helen Amphitheater

To stay close, try San Bernardino (50) and Ontario (68).

Glen Helen AmphitheaterSan Bernardino50Ontario68Fontana20Rancho Cucamonga28Lake Arrowhead31Crestline14Colton1610 mi
Glen Helen Amphitheater12Places to stay in town
10 min drive

San Bernardino

50 places to stay · 27 hotels · 19 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

222,044 people

8 mi southeast of Glen Helen Amphitheater

25 min drive

Ontario

68 places to stay · 56 hotels · 12 motels

187,013 people

16 mi southwest of Glen Helen Amphitheater

10 min drive

Fontana

20 places to stay · 9 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs

221,223 people

7 mi southwest of Glen Helen Amphitheater

15 min drive

Rancho Cucamonga

28 places to stay · 26 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B

177,856 people

11 mi southwest of Glen Helen Amphitheater

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Glen Helen AmphitheaterDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
San Bernardino8 mi southeast10 min50 27 hotels · 19 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park222,044$422KD−
Ontario16 mi southwest25 min68 56 hotels · 12 motels187,013$608KC
Fontana7 mi southwest10 min20 9 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs221,223$587KC+
Rancho Cucamonga11 mi southwest15 min28 26 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B177,856$740K—
Lake Arrowhead 55% vacation homes13 mi east20 min31 14 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds10,639$597K—
Crestline 34% vacation homes8 mi northeast10 min14 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds9,835$394K—
Big Bear Lake 73% vacation homes29 mi east45 min151 46 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 80 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 12 campgrounds · 4 RV parks5,018$577K—
Colton12 mi south15 min16 11 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park53,383$444KC−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

SBDSan Bernardino · major hub12 mi
ONTOntario · major hub15 mi
SNAJohn Wayne Orange County · major hub45 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Glen Helen Amphitheater’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Next door to Glen Helen Amphitheater

All of these are within 60 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

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Common questions

Visiting Glen Helen Amphitheater

What town is Glen Helen Amphitheater near?

Rialto, CA, about 6 miles south.

When is the best time to visit Glen Helen Amphitheater?

January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 66–83°.

How far is Glen Helen Amphitheater from Anaheim?

About 32 miles southwest of Anaheim, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Glen Helen Amphitheater?

San Bernardino (SBD), about 12 miles away.

Where should I stay near Glen Helen Amphitheater?

San Bernardino (8 mi, 50 places to stay), Ontario (16 mi, 68 places to stay) and Fontana (7 mi, 20 places to stay).

From locals

Word from Rialto

People in Rialto have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.