Title: Things to Do in Riverside in 2026 | Expedia.com [Riverside Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Riverside.dx6056021)[Hotels in Riverside](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Hotels.d6056021.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Riverside](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Riverside.d6056021.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Riverside](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Riverside.d6056021.Car-Rental-Guide)[Riverside Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Riverside.d6056021.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Riverside ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Riverside Types of activities Where to stay [Riverside Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Riverside.dx6056021) ![Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056021/570073b4-7516-4d24-9210-45c860194f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056021/570073b4-7516-4d24-9210-45c860194f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monument Peak Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056021/0ff507e8-8581-4795-9cd8-d78f5101a983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of my favorite places at the Mission Inn is a bit hard to find. It's near the back of the property where there's a several story open atrium with a gorgeous spiral staircase that seems to float in mid-air. It's absolutely stunning to see in person. #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9641/1cb22cb9-bd45-4176-8885-6f0a85b2d0de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![roses over looking gazebo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9641/7ea99280-9a4b-402e-ad43-9f070f56cdfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Riverside Attractions Not sure how to keep yourself occupied in Riverside? Relax. We've compiled some terrific suggestions for you. Mouthwatering food, a captivating history and unique attractions — this energetic city has the lot. If you're ready to explore Riverside, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6056021&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly local show you the most popular sights. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {21 fun activities in Riverside [fun activities in Riverside](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6056021&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth looking into. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Riverside ### Tours & day trips [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48942788/54b97b98-a134-4c20-9dc4-f14b0e31a534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea 6h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mandir-buddhist-temple-tour-with-indian-lunch-chinese-tea.a48942788.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![4-Day to Grand Canyon,Lower Antelope Canyon,Horseshoe Bend from Los Angeles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4444328/e187805b-24de-435c-a979-80ff2ab6257e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-Day to Grand Canyon,Lower Antelope Canyon,Horseshoe Bend from Los Angeles 4d 10/10 1 verified review $750 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-to-grand-canyon-lower-antelope-canyon-horseshoe-bend-from-los-angeles.a4444328.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48617796/ef484b5f-88d5-4380-adec-2f294e41f434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour 14h 37m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $16 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a48617796.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50157543/c04e72cf-30ee-4a27-9e50-34b0d01b22f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart 1h 30m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/palm-springs-windmill-guided-tour-by-golf-cart.a50157543.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Idyllwild Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50886989/00df5db8-61e6-4e85-a6da-2d6b72c6f09f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Idyllwild Day Tour 7h 30m $225 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/idyllwild-day-tour.a50886989.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2570375/239251cc-056f-4acc-9314-beb2e0dbfadc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside 2h $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-rumble-through-riverside-bar-crawl.a2570375.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Private California Birding Photography Full DayTour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46216006/56e4a2bc-192a-4827-bd09-c240989b185b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private California Birding Photography Full DayTour 8h Free cancellation available $1,100 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-california-birding-photography-full-daytour.a46216006.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49253017/73b868f9-b657-4bae-ae2d-5e2cb8539542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest 2h Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scavenger-hunt-experience-in-fontana-by-operation-city-quest.a49253017.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2562342/3bcad4d8-9d5e-4604-bc27-cae933507984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside 2h $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-universal-riverside.a2562342.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Epic Royalty Themed Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Corona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3290097/8f45d592-e3a8-4528-a479-eac460f98072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Epic Royalty Themed Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Corona 2h Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/epic-royalty-themed-scavenger-hunt-adventure-in-corona.a3290097.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48617796/ef484b5f-88d5-4380-adec-2f294e41f434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour 14h 37m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $16 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a48617796.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Private California Birding Photography Full DayTour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46216006/56e4a2bc-192a-4827-bd09-c240989b185b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private California Birding Photography Full DayTour 8h Free cancellation available $1,100 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-california-birding-photography-full-daytour.a46216006.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Canyon Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50801056/fa9ab3b1-6501-4427-a153-a19fd910025b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Canyon Lake 6h 30m Free cancellation available $193 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-canyon-lake.a50801056.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour - Lake Elsinore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50810928/175ebc80-52ca-44e0-b2ac-5b8e86ac6bb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour - Lake Elsinore 6h 30m Free cancellation available $193 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-lake-elsinore.a50810928.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2575507/466f8a77-fc94-4acf-b95f-f424eccd3c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience 1h 4/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2575507.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Palm Springs Windmill Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218162/6123d042-e418-4370-98a7-648b0a29148b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Windmill Tours 30m 9.8/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/palm-springs-windmill-tours.a1218162.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ![Rancho Cucamonga: Escape Room Adventure Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984710/8a33cc00-16ce-4978-8a47-4fcdbbca875c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rancho Cucamonga: Escape Room Adventure Game 1h Free cancellation available $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rancho-cucamonga-escape-room-adventure-game.a47984710.activity-details?&rid=6056021&location=Riverside&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Riverside | Number of things to do | 21 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest](/things-to-do/scavenger-hunt-experience-in-fontana-by-operation-city-quest.a49253017.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Palm Springs Aerial Tramway](/things-to-do/palm-springs-aerial-tramway.a178981.activity-details)[Palm Springs Windmill Tours](/things-to-do/palm-springs-windmill-tours.a1218162.activity-details)[Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2575507.activity-details)[1-Hour Full Body Massage near Los Angeles](/things-to-do/1-hour-fullbody-massage-in-ontario-california.a50639585.activity-details)[Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a48617796.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a48617796.activity-details)[Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest](/things-to-do/scavenger-hunt-experience-in-fontana-by-operation-city-quest.a49253017.activity-details)[Epic Royalty Themed Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Corona](/things-to-do/epic-royalty-themed-scavenger-hunt-adventure-in-corona.a3290097.activity-details)[Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Universal Riverside](/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-universal-riverside.a2562342.activity-details)[A Spectacular Bar Crawl: Rumble Through Riverside](/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-rumble-through-riverside-bar-crawl.a2570375.activity-details) | | With kids | [Palm Springs Aerial Tramway](/things-to-do/palm-springs-aerial-tramway.a178981.activity-details)[Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart](/things-to-do/palm-springs-windmill-guided-tour-by-golf-cart.a50157543.activity-details)[Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest](/things-to-do/scavenger-hunt-experience-in-fontana-by-operation-city-quest.a49253017.activity-details)[Epic Royalty Themed Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Corona](/things-to-do/epic-royalty-themed-scavenger-hunt-adventure-in-corona.a3290097.activity-details) | ## What to do in Riverside - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Riverside Leave your purse in the hotel. It's a cinch to have a ball in Riverside without handing over a cent. **Riverside Convention Center** \- If you'd love to explore a few of the more important or unique places in the community, this place is worth a visit. **Mount Rubidoux Park** \- Whether you know your peonies from poppies, you're sure to find beauty in this magnificent display. ### Things to Do in Riverside with Kids Riverside is an excellent destination for a family getaway. Take the little ones along and try these popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6056021&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [General Admission - Richard Nixon Presidential Library](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/general-admission-richard-nixon-presidential-library.a624901.activity-details) - [Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details) - [Holcomb's Lost Gold - Old West Escape Room](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/holcombs-lost-gold-old-west-escape-room.a2137546.activity-details) - [Full-Day Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-los-angeles-sightseeing-tour-from-anaheim.a1223759.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Riverside? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Riverside ![View from along the perimeter trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9641/10ef27c5-cc32-4e31-80ff-81c5fe9e78cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Riverside Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside, during your travels in Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-California-University.d6069015.Vacation-Attraction) ![a gorgeous summer landscape at the Long Beach Convention Center with tall lush green palm trees and skyscrapers and office buildings in the skyline with blue sky in Long Beach California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633944852532/97652862-e68b-4eac-8cc0-2598a9d2f5fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverside Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Convention-Center-Downtown-Riverside.d553248633944852532.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ducks in lake at Lake Perris State Recreation Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642083/d8e413e6-8a36-4163-a311-52410fc8f44b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Perris Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Perris during your travels in Moreno Valley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Perris-Riverside.d553248621532642083.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hills and Mountains in Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Moreno Valley California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/632321304059088896/bc8bc30d-c6e6-47d4-bb43-ee20b87f90da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Perris State Recreation Area You can take time to visit Lake Perris State Recreation Area during your travels to Moreno Valley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Perris-State-Recreation-Area-Riverside.d632321304059088896.Vacation-Attraction) ![Another very good Aviation museum, aircraft outside and nicely spaced out for photos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069017/615e54d0-1cc3-4d77-8e5e-559ae07f8963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### March Field Air Museum You can study the exhibits at March Field Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to March Air Reserve Base. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/March-Field-Air-Museum-Riverside.d6069017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cabazon Dinosaurs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292160/b29d5be1-468b-4e77-b5c3-4c64b68ae17c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabazon Dinosaurs Enjoy a stop at Cabazon Dinosaurs, an entertaining place to visit in Cabazon. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Cabazon-Dinosaurs-Riverside.d6292160.Vacation-Attraction) ![fruit trees and palms in California Citrus State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063403/0a67a420-4f4a-4483-8c03-a5d63aa41e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Citrus State Historic Park You can study the exhibits at Citrus State Historic Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Riverside. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Citrus-State-Historic-Park-Arlington-Heights.d6063403.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa You can take time to visit Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa during your travels to Corona. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Glen-Ivy-Hot-Springs-Spa-Riverside.d553248621532641409.Vacation-Attraction) #### Morongo Casino Why not roll the dice with a visit to Morongo Casino during your travels in Cabazon? Discover the restaurants and its entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Morongo-Casino-Riverside.d553248635998112298.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Riverside ![Aerial view of the historic skyline of downtown Riverside, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074842341/208a9baf-51a8-4fab-999d-a6cb0448a38c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Riverside 4/5(383 area reviews) Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Downtown-Riverside.dx553248635074842341) ![Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9641/81ff5528-19ab-4ceb-8e3e-85a52f96f477.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside 3.5/5(41 area reviews) Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Eastside.dx553248635976477231) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Sierra 3.5/5(120 area reviews) While visiting La Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-La-Sierra.dx553248635976471614) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Victoria If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Victoria.dx985107494028591104) ![Aerial View of a large Public University in Irvine, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944187621255585792/5d3d2a1d-b3cc-4850-9847-395e09e0fa68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University While visiting University, you might make a stop by sights like University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and SRC Arena. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-University.dx944187621255585792) ![palm trees in front of the boathouse in Fairmount park, Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481844/7f46a850-b8e7-4962-ab65-c4e68cf96412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canyon Crest While Canyon Crest might 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. [](https://expedia.com/Riverside-Estates-At-Canyon-Crest.dx553248635976481844) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Riverside.dx6056021.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Riverside ![Ontario which includes street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2680/6f6cbfd1-6188-4a75-9ba7-05d8edf0fb1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ontario ![An aerial view of the town of Banning which lies at the base of Mount San Gorgonio in southern California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6386/1d473bb4-76de-4104-9722-6351b8f2860c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Banning ![Winter in Oak Glen.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6536/31027f1d-9893-4e17-88dc-200f45d6438c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Beaumont ![Aerial view of open rolling hills in suburban Southern California. Radio tower atop hill during sunset surrounded by mountains and ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6652/60d56341-2328-44f8-b4b7-e4d435f9b535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chino ![Clouds in the Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7664/8eee094f-69eb-4d86-a2b9-2ec8729171b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corona ![Beautiful shot of the stone cross tower in the Mount Rubidoux trail in California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7845/0c0947e5-29b6-4227-bf4c-484441ef4cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colton ![The traffic,the waking up early.That drizzling rain two weeks ago,was all worth it.Though the flowers are not quite open due to the rain,it was still an awesome site.Especially when the sun starts coming up. Different shades of colors are starting to be seen.The mountains becoming brighter due to the wildflowers covering them. I hope I can go back there one more time to enjoy the flowers open because the weather is warmer now.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9543/4cb6db65-3363-4b8e-8cf4-ce1217b405e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Perris ![view from the boathouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9133/0d60ac01-7bc7-43f9-8559-decd45955b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Norco ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Riverside? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Riverside? ### Is three days enough to stay in Riverside? ### Is Riverside a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Riverside with kids? > - [Palm Springs Aerial Tramway](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/palm-springs-aerial-tramway.a178981.activity-details) > - [Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/palm-springs-windmill-guided-tour-by-golf-cart.a50157543.activity-details) > - [Scavenger Hunt Experience in Fontana by Operation City Quest](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/scavenger-hunt-experience-in-fontana-by-operation-city-quest.a49253017.activity-details) > - 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