Joyce's Riverside Guidebook
Riverside is home of the parent navel Orange.
Sightseeing
Visit Mount Rubidoux for a leisurely hike to the top for a beautiful 360 degree view of the inland Southern California region.
97 locals recommend
Mount Rubidoux Park
4706 Mount Rubidoux DrVisit Mount Rubidoux for a leisurely hike to the top for a beautiful 360 degree view of the inland Southern California region.
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn AvenueDowntown Riverside
While you are in Downtown Riverside, check out the new main library, an architectural statement. Views of the city when inside.
Main Library
3900 Mission Inn AvenueWhile you are in Downtown Riverside, check out the new main library, an architectural statement. Views of the city when inside.
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn AvenueLocated in Downtown Riverside
Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount BlvdRiverside is home of the parent navel orange. The Citrus Park reflects the city’s citrus history. Be sure to stop by the Gless Ranch citrus fruit stand across the street from the park to pick up a bag of Riverside grown citrus, we promise it will be the best citrus you have ever tasted!
23 locals recommend
California Citrus State Historic Park
9400 Dufferin AveRiverside is home of the parent navel orange. The Citrus Park reflects the city’s citrus history. Be sure to stop by the Gless Ranch citrus fruit stand across the street from the park to pick up a bag of Riverside grown citrus, we promise it will be the best citrus you have ever tasted!
UC Riverside Botanic Gardens
1 Botanic Gardens DrJust a little bit over an hour east of Riverside. TripAdvisor provides a variety of things to do in Palm Springs for just about everyone in the family. Makes for a good day trip. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32847-Activities-Palm_Springs_Greater_Palm_Springs_California.html
527 locals recommend
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayJust a little bit over an hour east of Riverside. TripAdvisor provides a variety of things to do in Palm Springs for just about everyone in the family. Makes for a good day trip. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32847-Activities-Palm_Springs_Greater_Palm_Springs_California.html
Laguna Beach is about a 50 minutes drive (without traffic). It is a coastal art town that is fun to visit and window shop. Hiking and beach access too.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is about a 50 minutes drive (without traffic). It is a coastal art town that is fun to visit and window shop. Hiking and beach access too.
About an one hour drive to the mountains. Lake Arrowhead Village has a variety of shops and restaurants. There are trails to hike and SkyPark (adventure theme park) and Heaps Peak Arboretum to visit while there. Check out TripAdvisor for list of things to do at Lake Arrowhead.
465 locals recommend
Lake Arrowhead Village
28200 CA-189About an one hour drive to the mountains. Lake Arrowhead Village has a variety of shops and restaurants. There are trails to hike and SkyPark (adventure theme park) and Heaps Peak Arboretum to visit while there. Check out TripAdvisor for list of things to do at Lake Arrowhead.
Just south of Riverside about 45 minutes is the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Beautiful landscapes and wineries for wine tastings. Visit https://www.temeculawines.org/ for more details.
67 locals recommend
Temecula Wineries
31285 Temecula PkwyJust south of Riverside about 45 minutes is the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Beautiful landscapes and wineries for wine tastings. Visit https://www.temeculawines.org/ for more details.
Disneyland is about 35 miles from the house, a 40 minute drive without traffic.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland is about 35 miles from the house, a 40 minute drive without traffic.
Small local amusement park for families, about 3 miles from the house, in Riverside.
31 locals recommend
Castle Park
3500 Polk StSmall local amusement park for families, about 3 miles from the house, in Riverside.
Our Favorite Places to Eat
Supporting a variety of locally-owned restaurants serving good food.
Kabob House
10901 Magnolia AveOur favorite restaurant, we could eat here everyday.
5 Stars Pho Restaurant
4950 La Sierra AvenueWe think this is the best pho in town!
Greek Street Grill
3312 La Sierra AveCannot go wrong with anything on their menu.
Peking Restaurant
8566 Westminster Blvd.Spicy chicken noodle soup - yum!
Located in downtown Riverside. Take in the eclectic art (all done by the owner) while enjoying Mexican food and their homemade juices.
30 locals recommend
Tio's Tacos
3948 Mission Inn AvenueLocated in downtown Riverside. Take in the eclectic art (all done by the owner) while enjoying Mexican food and their homemade juices.
Punjab Palace
10359 Magnolia AveNear the Tyler Gallery Mall. Our favorite Indian restaurant in town.
Riverside is home to the parent navel orange. Our Mediterranean climate, excellent soil, and citrus tree varieties produce the best oranges in the world. Stop by this fruit stand to grab a bag of fresh oranges and taste for your self!
Gless Ranch Fresh Citrus
9479 Dufferin AveRiverside is home to the parent navel orange. Our Mediterranean climate, excellent soil, and citrus tree varieties produce the best oranges in the world. Stop by this fruit stand to grab a bag of fresh oranges and taste for your self!
Shopping
Retailers offering a variety of merchandise.
Galleria at Tyler
1299 Galleria at TylerRiverside’s large mall and movie theater.
Riverside Plaza
3639 Riverside Plaza DrNice variety of restaurants, retailers, and grocery stores.
Costco Wholesale
480 N McKinley StEveryone loves Costco. 😆 (membership required for entry)
Ralphs
3350 La Sierra AveRight down the hill off La Sierra Ave. Lots of great food selections.
If you forgot to pack something, Target will have it and pick up a Starbucks while you pursue the store.
6 locals recommend
Target
3520 Tyler StIf you forgot to pack something, Target will have it and pick up a Starbucks while you pursue the store.
Many high end brands at outlet prices. You will pass the outlet on the way to Palm Springs. Wear your walking shoes, this place is huge.
342 locals recommend
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrMany high end brands at outlet prices. You will pass the outlet on the way to Palm Springs. Wear your walking shoes, this place is huge.
99 Ranch Market
430 N McKinley StEthnic grocery store selling Asian foods.
Food scene
In Downtown Riverside, a food hall with 14 selections of different food and drinks.
48 locals recommend
Riverside Food Lab
3605 Market StreetIn Downtown Riverside, a food hall with 14 selections of different food and drinks.
Riverside Plaza
3639 Riverside Plaza DrEthnic grocery store selling Hispanic foods with a bakery and hot deli to try a variety of Mexican food.
Northgate Gonzalez Market
10391 Magnolia AveEthnic grocery store selling Hispanic foods with a bakery and hot deli to try a variety of Mexican food.
Nice Places to Walk and Hike
This is a nice sports park with a trail around it that makes for a nice walk.
Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland AveThis is a nice sports park with a trail around it that makes for a nice walk.
This is the historic Victoria Ave., about a mile from the house. Nice walking paths. Check with Joyce if you’d like to borrow a bike to ride along Victoria Ave.
Victoria Avenue
Victoria AvenueThis is the historic Victoria Ave., about a mile from the house. Nice walking paths. Check with Joyce if you’d like to borrow a bike to ride along Victoria Ave.
Tin Mine Trial
Tin Mine RoadPet Friendly Places
Riverwalk Dog Park
4198 Pierce Street