Things To Do in Riverside, California

Activities, attractions and tours
Riverside

Riverside Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Riverside has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Riverside is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Riverside to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Riverside Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Riverside.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Riverside attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Riverside

4/5(5 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 Mount Rubidoux Park.

Downtown Riverside
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La Sierra

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting La Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler.

La Sierra
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

4/5(1 area review)

Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

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Rubidoux

Visitors to Rubidoux like its restaurants and riverfront, and Rubidoux Drive-In is a sight worth a stop.

Rubidoux
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Estates at Canyon Crest

While Estates at 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.

Estates at Canyon Crest
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Woodcrest

While there might not be top attractions in Woodcrest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Citrus State Historic Park and CBU Events Center.

Woodcrest

Day trip destinations from Riverside