Riverside
Travel Guide
Visit Riverside
Where to stay in Riverside
Downtown Riverside
Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.
University
If you're spending some time in University, University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park are top sights worth seeing.
Arlington
Though Arlington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Galleria at Tyler and Castle Park Amusement Park.
Magnolia Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Magnolia Center and surrounding area, you can visit Fox Performing Arts Center and Galleria at Tyler.
Canyon Crest
While Canyon Crest isn't home to many top sights, Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
"Very cool place to stay - lots of great history! Beautiful pool & great staff. Hotel gets very hot in the summer months."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown
"The staff and management were very pro and helpful. I wish I could remember the gentleman’s name at the counter, quality human being. Would use the hotel again!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hotel Xola
Lagonita Lodge
7 Springs Inn & Suites
Vista Mirage Resort
"I can’t say enough good things about this property! It was absolutely perfect in every way! Our son got leave earlier than originally planned and we needed to find somewhere to stay an extra night. Was searching for hotels and instead was so blessed to find this place! Fantastic price, so clean, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Things to do
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
