Riverside, CA

Travel Guide

Riverside
Riverside
Monument Peak Panorama
One of my favorite places at the Mission Inn is a bit hard to find. It's near the back of the property where there's a several story open atrium with a gorgeous spiral staircase that seems to float in mid-air. It's absolutely stunning to see in person.

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roses over  looking gazebo

Where to stay in Riverside

Aerial view of the historic skyline of downtown Riverside, California, USA.

Downtown Riverside

4/5(383 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Downtown Riverside
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

3.5/5(41 area reviews)

Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Eastside
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La Sierra

3.5/5(120 area reviews)

While visiting La Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler.

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Victoria

If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Victoria
Aerial View of a large Public University in Irvine, California

University

While visiting University, you might make a stop by sights like SRC Arena and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

University
palm trees in front of the boathouse in Fairmount park, Riverside

Canyon Crest

While Canyon Crest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

Canyon Crest
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
The price is AED 621 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 621
AED 849 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Riverside. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,235 reviews)
I truly loved the hotel, and it has everything for everybody.Locally. There was the occasional homeless person, but luckily in riverside, most of them. Our normal and not crazy. Unlike many other cities, but I wish the hotel would focus a little more on the air conditioning issues. And i'm a non ...

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
The price is AED 261 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 261
AED 296 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,593 reviews)
Great stay. Check in and out was easy. Tina was great. The room was spacious, clean, and very quiet. The AirCon and Wifi worked well. All in all great stay

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Hotel Xola
MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base

MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base

2.5 out of 5
23120 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
The price is AED 293 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
AED 293
AED 332 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,139 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 February 2026

MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

3 out of 5
13810 Old 215 Frontage Rd Moreno Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hampton Indoor Tennis Center and Round1 Bowling & ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
I enjoyed our stay, Harry was very welcoming and was very attentive to our needs. The rooms were clean and humble. Loved the decorations of the 1950 and the amenities. He even had a Atari game in the room! Come here and rest your head highly recommend.

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,061 reviews)
Very clean room and full kitchen plates and mugs to use. Overall fantastic stay and good location as well.

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

Lagonita Lodge
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,941 reviews)
This is a great place to stay while in Palm Springs. I love the vibe of the hotel and it’s so close to everything! The staff are so friendly and cool and I would stay here again.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Riverside

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
153
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
258
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
125
3 - Okay 22%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I’m from Riverside so I love it. This hotel had nothing to do with my opinion of Riverside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Half an hour a way from the mountains and a half hour away from the beach. But a hard place to grow up in.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are many things to do in Riverside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s an ok city to stop to sleep in if you were traveling. There are a decent amount of bars if your into the bar scene

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We visited Castle park and the kids loved it and the prices were great

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Traffic.... everywhere