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15 Best Things To Do in Riverside, California

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About Riverside, California


An assortment of tall palm trees set the tone of Riverside’s aesthetic vibe, while the Spanish architecture makes many parts of the city a sight for sore eyes. Moreover, the Main Street Mall is the place to shop and enjoy local eateries, while the Riverside Art Museum is filled with local and national artworks.

What makes Riverside so majestic is how it has a perfect blend of daytime attractions and nighttime entertainment as the city comes to life after the dark. Among the venues that are extremely attractive is the Fox Performing Arts Center, where you can catch a performance any day of the week.

Other attractions in the city include the California Citrus State Historic Park and the University of California Riverside Botanical Garden.

Current Conditions

Weather in February


1" of rainfall
55.8 ° average temp
0" of snow

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Riverside Weather by Month


Looking for a potential month to visit Riverside? The following graph illustrates the monthly highs, lows and averages of temperature, rain and snow in Riverside.



Places to Stay in Riverside


Use the interactive map to find lodging and a place to stay during your visit to Riverside. The interactive map includes hotels, vacation rentals, BnBs and more.



Best Tours in Riverside


Fill your day with these top-rated tours in Riverside.



Best Things to do in Riverside, CA


These are the best things to do in the greater Riverside area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Riverside


Riverside Archery

Riverside Archery

Based on 171 Reviews
Disco’s Paddle Surf

Disco’s Paddle Surf

Based on 160 Reviews
Enjoy The Mountain

Enjoy The Mountain

Based on 137 Reviews


Museums in Riverside


Michelle’s Soul Purpose

Michelle’s Soul Purpose

Based on 267 Reviews
Mystic of East

Mystic of East

Based on 213 Reviews
MagicIAN

MagicIAN

Based on 154 Reviews


Restaurants in Riverside


Flavor Theory

Flavor Theory

Based on 357 Reviews
Model Meals

Model Meals

Based on 274 Reviews
Steve’s Donuts

Steve’s Donuts

Based on 267 Reviews


Nightlife in Riverside


So Cal Professional Mobile DJ / VJ Service

So Cal Professional Mobile DJ / VJ Service

Based on 39 Reviews
Big Lucky

Big Lucky

Based on 39 Reviews
Hotz kitchen and cocktails

Hotz kitchen and cocktails

Based on 24 Reviews


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