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The idyllic weather, close proximity to Los Angeles and picturesque beauty have drawn visitors.
Riverside at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 116
Average meal cost
USD 64
Total hotels
14
Total rooms
1,570
Convention center space
65,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Riverside
1. Ideal Weather
Visitors have long been drawn to the area's near perfect climate. In 1873, the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent three Brazilian orange trees to a Riverside resident, and it was discovered that the region's fertile soil yielded healthier plants with better tasting fruit.
2. Things to do
Guests can peruse the quirky shops and boutiques of Riverside's Main Street Mall. Or find a slew of designer purveyors at the Riverside Plaza or the Galleria at Tyler. Meanwhile, the city's famed arts scene is visible at every turn with galleries, museums and performance venues.
3. Culinary Scene
When night falls in Riverside, the action does not subside. At Cask n' Cleaver, guests will experience a pairing of hearty steaks and wine from the finest California vineyards. For a romantic night, locals know that Mario's Place serves up the best delectable Northern Italilian cuisine.
Located in the downtown area, the Riverside Convention Center provides ideal accommodations for groups of any size to conduct meetings, conventions, trade shows or any number of large or small scale events. The convention center features nearly 70,000 total square feet of meeting space divided across several unique configurations. Inside, the facility incorporates 45,000 square feet of meeting area throughout 15 rooms. The Foyer features a marble staircase and chandeliers perfect for evoking elegance and sophistication. This 8,400-square-foot room can be used for formal events or as a pre- or post-event reception area. The Ben H. Lewis Hall is the largest room in the convention center. At 27,953 square feet…