Where to stay in Moreno Valley
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Riverside Moreno Valley
22100 Eucalyptus Avenue, CA, 92533
With its plush communal spaces and spacious rooms, Fairfield Inn is popular with business travelers. Every room comes with a desk, air conditioning and a private bathroom, but suites also feature sofa beds.
Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley
12631 Memorial Way, CA, 92553
This charming all-suite property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. There’s a solar-heated outdoor pool and each room gets its own microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The complimentary breakfast is highly-rated and the spa offers a smorgasbord of treatments.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, CA, 92501
10 minutes north of Moreno Valley lies a slice of pure Californian luxury. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is famed for its Mission Revival architecture, which gives the place a fairytale feel. Relax by the poolside palm trees, dine on AAA Four Diamond-rated cuisine or embrace a world of rose petals and candlelight at the Italian-themed Kelly’s Spa.
Where to eat in Moreno Valley
David Chang’s Dragon House
22456 Alessandro Boulevard, CA, 92553
Serving up a taste of Mandarin and Szechuan-style cooking since 1978, David Chang’s Dragon House is a mainstay on the Moreno Valley dining scene.
The menus – which come in meat and vegetarian editions – are inspired by real trips to China. Try tasty bites such as lemon shrimp, Szechuan broccoli or drop in for a noodle-based luncheon.
Steer ’n Stein
14950 Perris Boulevard, CA, 92553
Hailed by some as the best steakhouse in town, Steer ’n Stein offers takeout, patio dining and atmospheric experiences. Pair your sirloin with a stack of crisp onion rings or choose something from the ‘Not Steak’ menu – perhaps maple broiled salmon, cod fillet or teriyaki chicken.
Be Happy Cafe & Juice Bar
23639 Sunnymead Boulevard, CA, 92553
This bar specializes in healthy, energizing juice with a side order of positivity. It’s a great place for lunch, thanks to array of bagels adorned with avocado, cream cheese and Mexican spices.
Smoothies range from greens-rich to smooth and sweet – there’s one named Hulk’s Blood and another called California Love.
What to do in Moreno Valley
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, CA, 92571
The Perris Reservoir is the focal point of this oasis on the edge of the California State Water Project. Locals come here for fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding and rock climbing, while visitors adore the camping facilities. This park also plays host to the Regional Indian Museum and special events throughout the year.
Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park
9699 Box Springs Mountain Road, CA, 92557
If hiking is your thing, the ecological paradise surrounding Box Springs Mountain is well worth a visit. Here, 3,400 acres of scrubland overlooks Moreno Valley and Riverside. The Skyline Loop is ranked easiest of the trails, while the M Trail is a more advanced four-mile ascent.
Lasselle Sports Park
17155 Lasselle Street, CA, 92551
Moreno Valley’s premier sporting destination is a 13-acre park with three football fields, play equipment for younger visitors and a well-lit track for walking and running. Visit to watch a community game or create your own family fun.