Where to stay in Hemet
Quality Inn Hemet – San Jacinto
1201 West Florida Avenue, CA, 92543
A print station, free Wi-Fi and meeting facilities make this hotel ideal for those here on business. A hot breakfast will set you up for the day, while a dip in the whirlpool is the perfect way to end unwind in the evening. You’ll also find yourself conveniently close to shops and restaurants as well as the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater.
Royal Inn & Suites Hemet
1220 West Florida Avenue, CA, 92543
Enjoy a comfortable stay at this motel which is located near Hemet Museum. Rooms come with king or queen-sized beds as well as a microwave and refrigerator for your convenience. There’s also a garden to unwind and soak up the last of the sun after a busy day.
Hampton Inn & Suites Hemet
3700 West Florida Avenue, CA, 92545
This hotel is close to Hemet Golf Club and the aquarium and just a short walk away from Hemet Valley Mall. Wake up to a continental breakfast before relaxing by the outdoor pool and hot tub. There are also desks and chairs in every room, so that those on a business trip can keep on top of work.
Where to eat in Hemet
Steer ‘n Stein
3104 West Florida Avenue, CA, 92545
This restaurant is best-known for its ‘sizzlin’ steaks including the ‘Famous Super Stockyard’ which features a whole pound of sirloin. There’s also rib-eye and filet steak served with staple sides such as jacket potato, green salad or rice. Not a big red meat eater? You’ll also find everything from grilled cod fillet to chicken salad on the menu.
Dattilo Ristorante Italiano
2288 East Florida Avenue, CA, 92544
If you want excellent Italian in a laidback environment, then book a table at Dattilo. Choose from appetizers such as bruschetta, steamed mussels or antipasto salad. Then, there’s gourmet pizzas – gluten-free crusts are available – and pastas including vegetarian lasagna, linguini with clams and gnocchi marinara. Finish with a rich bowl of freshly-made tiramisu for dessert.
Lemongrass Asian Cuisine
3376 Wentworth Drive, CA, 92545
Start your meal at this superior Asian fusion restaurant with a serving of spring rolls, dumplings or salt-and-pepper calamari. Thai soups, Pho, curries including massaman and panang, and stir-fry dishes such as pad Thai are also on the menu. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the likes of mango with sticky rice or mochi ice cream.
What to do in Hemet
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
27400 Ramona Bowl Road, CA, 92544
This open-air amphitheater is a historical landmark that dates to 1923 and is famed for Ramona, the longest running outdoor play in North America. The annual play, which is traditionally performed by locals, started when the amphitheater first opened and has become the state’s official outdoor play.
Diamond Valley Lake
2325 Searl Parkway, CA, 92545
Head to the outskirts of the city to visit this vibrant reservoir which is among the largest in Southern California. Pull on your hiking boots and follow the Wildflower Trail. Alternatively, hire a boat and head out on the water. Enjoy fishing? This is one of the best spots in the state to spend an afternoon relaxing with a rod close at hand.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
25905 Highway 243 Idyllwild, CA 92549
A short but scenic drive will take you into this state park, which is home to Mount San Jacinto, the second highest peak in Southern California. Here you can board the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the largest rotating tram car in the world, which offers incredible, unforgettable views as you travel over the Chino Canyon.