Riverside
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Riverside Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Things to do in Riverside

What to do

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Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium
4.8/56 Review
Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
5.0/55 Review
Christ Cathedral
Christ Cathedral
4.2/551 Review
Disneyland Park California
Disneyland Park California
4.7/52,233 Review
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Amusement parks
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Disney California Adventure Park
Disney California Adventure Park
4.7/5582 Review
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Amusement parks
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Disneyland Resort California
Disneyland Resort California
4.6/530 Review
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Night view
Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm
4.6/563 Review
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Amusement parks
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
4.8/5103 Review
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Themed exhibition halls
The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
4.8/522 Review
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Historic landmark
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4/5107 Review
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Zoos & aquariums

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Riverside, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Riverside dishes and foodie spots.
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Farmer Boys
Farmer Boys
4.0/56 Review
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Quick bites
Avg. HK$151/person
Mario's Place
Mario's Place
4.3/56 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$343/person
Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant
Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$149/person
Mission Inn Restaurant
Mission Inn Restaurant
4.1/58 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$169/person
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger
4.7/56 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$121/person
The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Old Spaghetti Factory
4.4/57 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$94/person
Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar
Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar
3.8/56 Review
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. HK$206/person
Steakhouse at Mission Inn
Steakhouse at Mission Inn
4.2/56 Review
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Seafood
Avg. HK$511/person
El Patrón Downtown Riverside
El Patrón Downtown Riverside
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Bars/bistros
Molinos Coffee - Riverside
Molinos Coffee - Riverside
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Western cuisine
Le Chat Noir | French Restaurant
Le Chat Noir | French Restaurant
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Bakery
Casey's Cupcakes
Casey's Cupcakes
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Riverside Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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LA actually has a place full of orange trees all over the hills, it's so healing

LA actually has a place full of orange trees all over the hills, it's so healing

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Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, Riverside boasts a number of firsts, including Southern California’s first polo field and golf course. The city also gave birth to the California citrus industry, an entire empire built around the sweet and zesty navel orange. That storied past—which is on proud display—and a number of cultural attractions and ways to enjoy the outdoors here make it a city well worth visiting.

Things to Do in Riverside
You don’t need to go searching for signs of history in Riverside. Dotting the city are two dozen nationally registered historic sites and more than 100 city landmarks that commemorate the fruit hub’s flavorful evolution. Get a taste of it on the downtown walking tour, downloadable here or available at the Mission Inn Museum, Riverside Metropolitan Museum, and Riverside City Hall. 

Stop in at California Citrus State Historic Park to learn how citrus became king in Southern California. On a ranger-led tour, taste oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit that grow on the property. Look for more of the city’s citrus past in the Marketplace District’s packing houses and the manicured orange trees lining its downtown streets. 

Another fun outdoor destination here is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, located within the southeast section of the city, where you can go hiking, biking, or horseback riding on trails of varying degrees of difficulty. The 3.5-mile Sycamore Canyon Park Trail loop is a good place to start, with its easy accessibility and broad vistas. Nature hikers led by the park’s Nature Center are offered on the first Saturday of every month.

Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, Riverside boasts a number of firsts, including Southern California’s first polo field and golf course. The city also gave birth to the California citrus industry, an entire empire built around the sweet and zesty navel orange. That storied past—which is on proud display—and a number of cultural attractions and ways to enjoy the outdoors here make it a city well worth visiting. Things to Do in Riverside You don’t need to go searching for signs of history in Riverside. Dotting the city are two dozen nationally registered historic sites and more than 100 city landmarks that commemorate the fruit hub’s flavorful evolution. Get a taste of it on the downtown walking tour, downloadable here or available at the Mission Inn Museum, Riverside Metropolitan Museum, and Riverside City Hall. Stop in at California Citrus State Historic Park to learn how citrus became king in Southern California. On a ranger-led tour, taste oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit that grow on the property. Look for more of the city’s citrus past in the Marketplace District’s packing houses and the manicured orange trees lining its downtown streets. Another fun outdoor destination here is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, located within the southeast section of the city, where you can go hiking, biking, or horseback riding on trails of varying degrees of difficulty. The 3.5-mile Sycamore Canyon Park Trail loop is a good place to start, with its easy accessibility and broad vistas. Nature hikers led by the park’s Nature Center are offered on the first Saturday of every month.

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Mission Inn Hotel is a great place to stay on your way to Palm Springs.
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Mission Inn Hotel is a great place to stay on your way to Palm Springs.

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Elegant Mission hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA
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Elegant Mission hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA

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The LA Hotel of the pretty Japchae✨
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The LA Hotel of the pretty Japchae✨

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Hotel terrace with crazy colors❤️
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Hotel terrace with crazy colors❤️

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Classic Riverside Hotel 🚪
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Classic Riverside Hotel 🚪

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Riverside with the statue of Anchang Lake Dosan
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Riverside with the statue of Anchang Lake Dosan

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