Riverside, CA

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Riverside
Riverside
Monument Peak Panorama
Large Open Field in Hemet, Riverside County
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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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 Fox Entertainment Plaza.

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 University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

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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.

La Sierra
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.

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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.

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Wood Streets

When in Wood Streets, you can plan a visit to Fox Performing Arts Center and CBU Events Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wood Streets
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 ¥13,208 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
¥13,208
¥14,925 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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! (1,199 reviews)
We arrived at around 4:21, there were what seemed to be two workers when we were parking and once we went into the lobby, no one was around. Waited around for about five ish minutes and still no one had come out. There was even an Amazon worker trying to make a deliver who called someone to let them ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd Corona CA
The price is ¥14,516 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥14,516
¥15,996 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
I don’t know how this hotel has a high rating, it’s in a very bad neighborhood (I think I Saw a drug deal go down in the parking lot) and the hotel is very dated. The room it shelf had a smell to it and definitely seen better days. The breakfast was okay but it could have been better. I’m not that ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
The price is ¥10,086 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥10,086
¥11,417 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,660 reviews)
Always so comfortable and nice staying here!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hotel Xola
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 Nov 9, 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! (4,120 reviews)
Property is really nice. We enjoyed the lake view. Condo was clean and cozy. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,967 reviews)
I am so surprised there are so many positive reviews for this hotel. The first room I was put in was in SERIOUS need of an update. Dirty carpet, baseboards, walls, damaged furniture (all surfaces were completely banged up/burn/water marks, broken lamp) I asked to move rooms and did get moved to a ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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

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