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Riverside Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

county seat of Riverside County, California, United States

About Riverside

While Riverside might be perceived as a "suburb" of Los Angeles, its population of over 300,000 would make it a substantial city in its own right pretty much everywhere else and the twelfth largest in California. It is one of the centers of theInland Empireand host toUC Riverside.

Top Attractions in Riverside

Explore the best things to see and do in Riverside:

  • Box Springs Mountain Preserve
  • Castle Park
  • Fairmount Park
  • March Field Air Museum
  • Mount Rubidoux City Park
  • Riverside Public Library
  • Rubidoux Drive-In
  • Sky Zone Riverside

Where to Eat in Riverside

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Templo Del Sol
  • 🍴The Lucky Greek

Where to Stay in Riverside

  • 🏨Comfort Inn Riverside
  • 🏨Courtyard Riverside
  • 🏨Days Inn Riverside Tyler Mall
  • 🏨Historic Mission Inn
  • 🏨Motel 6 Riverside East
  • 🏨Motel 6 Riverside South

Riverside Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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