Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Sierra
If you're spending some time in La Sierra, Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Wood Streets
Wood Streets might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ramona
If you're spending some time in Ramona, CBU Events Center and Heritage House are top sights worth seeing.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
"The hotel is very pretty but definitely smells like mildew in some hallways"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown
"The staff were really nice and helpful. Any questions or concerns were dealt with right away. Ease of access and the room was very clean. The room did need quite a bit of maintenance done as our toilet lid was loose and a few other things were broken. And sadly one of the boilers had broken down ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
"Nate and Christian were so helpful to me and my kids. They made sure our stay was pleasant and that we were 100% taken care of. Rooms were clean. Nice size as well. Staff was also great."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Lagonita Lodge
"My kids loved the indoor pool. Definitely great for families."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
7 Springs Inn & Suites
"Had been a while since our last stay. Hard not to notice the aging carpet and peeling paint on some of the walls."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Palm Springs Tennis Club
"Stayed in the main building suite. Smooth check in, clean/well equipped kitchen and comfortable bed. Loved the bicycle loaners, games room with coffee and of course the adult pool. Early morning tennis was wonderful! Easy walk downtown. Would return."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
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.
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.
Other places like Riverside
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
- Riverside Convention Center
- California Baptist University
- Desert Hills Premium Outlets
- Fox Performing Arts Center
- Kaiser Permanente Hospital Riverside
- La Sierra University
- March Field Air Museum
- Galleria at Tyler
- Castle Park Amusement Park
- Oak Valley Golf Club
- Skull Canyon Zipline
- University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens
- Citrus State Historic Park
- Sun Lakes Country Club and Golf Course
- Fender Museum
- Hidden Valley Golf Club
- George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center
- Lake Norconian
