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Riverside, CA
Travel Guide

Experience the riverfront, live music, and university life in Riverside!

A scenic riverfront, gourmet restaurants, and top sights from Desert Hills Premium Outlets to Cabazon Outlets—discover Riverside, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Where to stay in Riverside

World Peace Bridge on top of Mount Rubidoux is a replica of a noted bridge in Alcántara, Spain.

Downtown Riverside

4/5Very Good!(383 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

3.5/5Good!(41 area reviews)

Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Eastside
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
The price is NT$5,379 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14

This family-friendly Riverside hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Riverside Convention ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (1,361 reviews)

"The Mission was beautiful. I stayed in a suite and it was super spacious and beautifully decorated. A negative was the bedroom shared a wall with the ice room so there were several times that it woke me from a dead sleep. The valet service employees A !! They were kind, attentive, fast and welcoming. ..."…"

Reviewed on 2021/4/8

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Corona Riverside
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Corona Riverside
3.5 out of 5
2025 Compton Avenue, Corona, CA
The price is NT$3,304 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

Situated in Corona, this golf hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of La Sierra University, Silverlakes Sports Complex, and Kaiser Permanente Hospital Riverside. Riverside ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (970 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Hotel room was very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful."…"

Reviewed on 2021/4/10

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Corona Riverside
Morongo Casino Resort Spa - Adults Only
Morongo Casino Resort Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA
The price is NT$5,094 per night from May 3 to May 4

This family-friendly Cabazon resort is within a 15-minute walk of Cabazon Outlets and Desert Hills Premium Outlets. World's Biggest Dinosaurs-Cabazon Dinosaurs ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (839 reviews)

"I did like everything the room the casino the pool the bartenders everything."…"

Reviewed on 2021/3/17

Morongo Casino Resort Spa - Adults Only
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Palm Canyon Resort by Diamond Resorts
Palm Canyon Resort by Diamond Resorts
2.5 out of 5
2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is NT$3,304 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20

This family-friendly Palm Springs aparthotel is located in Canyon Corridor, within 2 mi (3 km) of San Jacinto Mountains and Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. ...…

3.9/5Good! (2,255 reviews)

"The pool bar staff were awesome. And the food/drink was good. We weren’t able to check into our room until 645p but received food /drink vouchers for the inconvenience which was nice. When we requested late check out they gave us an hour more. Would have liked to have been assured use of the pool ..."…"

Reviewed on 2021/4/9

Palm Canyon Resort by Diamond Resorts
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
The price is NT$4,070 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26

This family-friendly Palm Desert condo resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Desert Willow Golf Resort and Hovley Soccer Park. San Jacinto Mountains is 2.7 mi (4.4 ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)

"Very spacious one bedrrom villas. Perfect for families!"…"

Reviewed on 2021/4/9

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Breeze Suites
3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, CA
The price is NT$5,094 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13

With direct access to the beach, this Venice apartment building is on the boardwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Beach, and Abbot ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (1,186 reviews)

"Old elevator, old amenities could be improved. Could be more clean and neat"…"

Reviewed on 2021/4/9

Venice Breeze Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit in Riverside

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Fox Performing Arts Center

You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Performing Arts Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander around the area's the college campus or experience its great live music.

Fox Performing Arts Center
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Lake Perris

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Perris during your travels in Moreno Valley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lake Perris
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March Field Air Museum

You can study the exhibits at March Field Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to March Air Reserve Base. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

March Field Air Museum

Reviews of Riverside

3.9

Guest rating

5 - Excellent
153
5 - Excellent 27.321428571428573%
4 - Good
258
4 - Good 46.07142857142857%
3 - Okay
125
3 - Okay 22.321428571428573%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 2.3214285714285716%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 1.9642857142857142%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

May 6, 2020

I’m from Riverside so I love it. This hotel had nothing to do with my opinion of Riverside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 5, 2020

Half an hour a way from the mountains and a half hour away from the beach. But a hard place to grow up in.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Apr 3, 2020

There are many things to do in Riverside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2020

It’s an ok city to stop to sleep in if you were traveling. There are a decent amount of bars if your into the bar scene

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Mar 20, 2020

We visited Castle park and the kids loved it and the prices were great

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 19, 2020

Traffic.... everywhere

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