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Visiting Riverside

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Riverside, and visitors give high marks for the riverfront, shopping, and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its live music, festivals, and cafés. Top sights in the city include Citrus State Historic Park, March Field Air Museum, and Desert Hills Premium Outlets.

• There are 103 hotels and other accommodations in Riverside
• The closest major airport is in San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), 11 mi (17.8 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.), 13.5 mi (21.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Riverside

The city is well known for its live music and festivals, and cultural venues include March Field Air Museum, Fox Performing Arts Center, and California Museum of Photography. Families come for attractions such as Castle Park Amusement Park, University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens, and World's Biggest Dinosaurs-Cabazon Dinosaurs. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the riverfront and these places to visit: Citrus State Historic Park, San Jacinto Mountains, and Lake Perris.

In Riverside, there are 103 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have plenty of choices for a perfect vacation. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Corona Riverside - This 3.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its family-friendly amenities and overall value.
• Staybridge Suites Corona South - Our customers like the overall value and quiet location at this hotel. With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with an in-room kitchen.
• The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa - Guests who stay at this 4-star hotel in Downtown Riverside can enjoy access to a full-service spa and 4 restaurants, along with WiFi. Expedia customers like its bar and pool.

Other top sights in Riverside include Desert Hills Premium Outlets and Cabazon Outlets. Outside the city, top places to visit include National Orange Show Events Center, located 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from the heart of the city, and Ontario Mills Shopping Mall, which is 12 mi (19.2 km) away.

Getting Around Riverside

If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Riverside-Downtown Station, Moreno Valley/March Field Station, or Riverside-La Sierra Station. Riverside might not have very many public transit options so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Dressing for Riverside

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 73°F and the nighttime average to be 43°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 89°F during the day and 48°F at night
• July through September averages 95°F during the day and 59°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 86°F during the day and 42°F at night
• About 11.62 inches of rain falls on Riverside each year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 93°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 43°F