Riverside Travel Guide

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Riverside
Monument Peak Panorama
Large Open Field in Hemet, Riverside County
Aerial sunset view of the downtown area of Riverside, California.
Mother with child in Joshua tree National Park, Cholla cactus garden. USA, California.

Where to stay in Riverside

Find the best Riverside areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Riverside
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Aerial sunset view of the downtown area of Riverside, California.

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.

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University

If you're spending some time in University, University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and SRC Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Inn

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.

Daytime aerial view of historic downtown Riverside, California, USA.

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.

fruit trees and palms in California Citrus State Historic Park (Riverside, California, USA)

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

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
3400 Market Street Riverside CA
The price is £131 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£131
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Hotel was under construction so no amenities were available. No notice was provided in their welcome email that there were no amenities. No restaurant, you were expected to pay full price meals and eat in the hotel lobby cafe bar. One elevator not working. Ice machine on the floor not working. Fridge ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd Corona CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £73 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£73
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,148 reviews)
"Good clean great no bad I would stay again here for the price"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
The price is £198 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£198
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,336 reviews)
"Some touches from the past were missing. But overall nice stay."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
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Cozy Luxe Stay w/ Resort-Style Amenities

Cozy Luxe Stay w/ Resort-Style Amenities

Riverside CA
Stay at this holiday home in Riverside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions March Field Air Museum and Hampton Indoor Tennis ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
"No volvería, nada acorde a lo que ofrecen, no estuvo en tiempo para check-in no funcionaban las televisiones ni el jacuzzi, comedor solo 4 personas no es el de la foto, hamaca no estaba e condición los asadores sucios, jardín sin limpieza, con escremento, roedores en patio, camas incómodas sin sábanas, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Cozy Luxe Stay w/ Resort-Style Amenities
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,289 reviews)
"Friendly and very helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,041 reviews)
"I've stayed here two or three times before and loved this hotel, but this time was a bit of a disappointment. My first room had a broken air conditioner, and smelled a bit of mildew. They very nicely changed me to a room with a working air conditioner and no odor, but the new room had a mattress ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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Riverside Convention Center

4.0/5 (311 reviews)
This modern event hub in city centre Riverside offers flexible space for conventions and celebrations. Visitors appreciate the contemporary design with glass sculptures, ballrooms, and award-winning culinary services.
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