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 SRC Arena 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.
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
"Beautiful room"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
"We ended up leaving after first night. Awful smell, dark dirty room."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown
"current room courteous staff"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Lagonita Lodge
"As with much of Big Bear, the buildings are older, but they are well maintained and rooms/condos are updated. It’s clean. Our lake view rooms had a lake view. My only drawback is that parking is tight, barely enough spaces and we were here during the week. Otherwise - great, and if we return to the ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
7 Springs Inn & Suites
"We really enjoyed our stay there! Opportunities for improvement would be the parking situation and the air conditioning. While the air conditioning works for the most part it really struggled when the heat of the day kicked in. But other than that the staff was very friendly the room was clean and ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Desert Vacation Villas
"I sm so happy I found this place. It is now on my favorite list. Thank you so much Vivian for making my stay feel welcome. The apartments is clean, roomy and I got the peace I was looking for. I walked by the pool area a few times, it was clean, I saw families engaging with the kid's in the pool, ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
University of California, Riverside
Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside during your trip to Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Lake Perris
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Perris during your travels in Moreno Valley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Enjoy a stop at Cabazon Dinosaurs, an entertaining place to visit in Cabazon. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Lake Perris State Recreation Area during your travels to Moreno Valley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
March Field Air Museum
You can study the exhibits at March Field Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in March Air Reserve Base. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
