Best hotels in Riverside
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
3400 Market Street, Riverside, CA, 92501
Ideal for business travelers, this modern hotel is found in the heart of Downtown next to the Riverside Convention Center and features 14,000 square feet of meeting space. Guests can enjoy contemporary rooms, an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant.
Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
4250 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA, 92505
Located 10 minutes from our Riverside – Indiana pick-up location and just off Highway 91, the Hampton Inn provides free parking and a complimentary breakfast. Traveling on business? There’s also a business center, fitness center and outdoor pool for guests to enjoy. The rooms are also pet-friendly.
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501
Expect an unforgettable stay at the historic Mission Inn, the iconic AAA Four-Diamond hotel which is also a National Historic Landmark. Its Spanish Mission-style architecture and 238 elegant, luxurious rooms occupy a whole city block in Downtown and offers a huge choice of meeting spaces and restaurants, a spa, a landscaped pool and a museum.
Best restaurants in Riverside
Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501
Duane’s sits inside the Mission Inn so it’s no surprise that it’s received the AAA Four Diamond Award since 1996. Expect premium aged prime steaks and fresh seafood in a warm and sophisticated setting. Keep an eye out for the eight-foot-tall painting of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
3191 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92507
The Old Spaghetti Factory chain of restaurants serves up hearty Italian food in a family friendly atmosphere. The Riverside location resides in a historic packing house built in 1912 and features the chain’s unique décor, including a railway trolley you can dine in. It also offers murder mystery dinners.
Heroes Restaurant and Brewery
3397 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501
Heroes is a local favorite in Downtown, brimming with Americana memorabilia hanging from the walls and ceiling, and atmospheric fairy lights adorning the exposed brick and wooden beams. Feast on American comfort food, including BBQ pork sandwiches or homemade pizzas that you can also take away or order for delivery.
Best things to do in Riverside
March Field Air Museum
22550 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA, 92518
The history of March Field Air Museum began in 1979 when its first public display was hosted at the March Air Force Base. The museum’s current site is next to Interstate 215 and home to over 80 aircraft and more than 30,000 artifacts, from uniforms and WW2 photographs to fighter planes and helicopters.
Van Buren Drive-in Theatre and Swap Meet
3035 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA, 92503
Head to the Van Buren drive-in cinema for a night at the movies. The historic theatre opened in 1964 on the site of a former orange ranch, which inspired the current décor and theme. Enjoy from the comfort of your car with popcorn, nachos or candy from the snack bar. On selected days, you can also attend the Swap Meet and seek out some unusual bargains.
Mission Inn Museum
3696 Main St, Riverside, CA, 92501
This museum celebrates the history of the Mission Inn, from its humble beginnings as a boarding house in 1876 to present times. Learn about its architecture, artwork, and even notable guests who have stayed there. You can also enjoy a guided tour around the Mission Inn too.