Downtown Riverside Travel Guide
Riverside
Visit Downtown Riverside
Popular places to visit
Riverside Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
University of California, Riverside
Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside during your trip to Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Lake Perris
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Perris during your travels in Moreno Valley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Lake Perris State Recreation Area during your travels to Moreno Valley. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
March Field Air Museum
You can study the exhibits at March Field Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in March Air Reserve Base. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Enjoy a stop at Cabazon Dinosaurs, an entertaining place to visit in Cabazon. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside
A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Riverside
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
"I always come back here! Heated pool. Spa. The staff are so nice! Rooms are beautiful. Beds amazing. Food and service outstanding. No complaints. Every. Time."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
"Nate and Christian were so helpful to me and my kids. They made sure our stay was pleasant and that we were 100% taken care of. Rooms were clean. Nice size as well. Staff was also great."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown
"Parking was convenient."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
"Wonderful customer service! Our room wasn’t ready and within a few short minutes we were upgraded to a spacious corner room. We appreciated that gesture!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside Downtown
"The issues that I had was the extra charge for the parking feels like a penalty for staying there. The front desk doesn’t accept cash for the snack store. Stayed 3 nights and our room didn’t get made."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino
"Everything was fine, there were room service trays with trash near elevators overnight which is very unsightly, also the parking lot requires a key to get in and out and they only gave us one key, so ask for at least 2 u less traveling alone"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Riverside
Wood Streets
Wood Streets might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northside
While Northside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.
Victoria
If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Magnolia Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Magnolia Center and surrounding area, you can visit Fox Performing Arts Center and Galleria at Tyler.
Rubidoux
Travellers enjoy Rubidoux for its restaurants and riverfront. Consider checking out Rubidoux Drive-In while you're in the area.
