Best Hotels in Riverside, California
Headed to Riverside? We got you. From indie boutiques rocking Mission-style vibes to tried-and-true classics you know and love — we’ll hook you up with the best Riverside hotels.
About an hour outside of Los Angeles, Riverside is known as the hub of the California citrus growing industry. Don’t be alarmed if you smell oranges. Whether you’re hitting the Mission Inn Museum for a little history, visiting the University of California Riverside or just passing through on your way to the coast — Riverside has plenty to offer and we’ve got hotels to match.
Why We Love Riverside
A classic California town, part of the Inland Empire.
- Classic hotels: Looking for a place to land in Riverside? Look no further. From sweet boutiques with all the California charm to well-known favs you’ll stay at again and again — we’ve got the 411 on Riverside hotels.
- Museums: Surprisingly enough, Riverside has quite the museum scene. Check out the Mission Inn Museum to see artifacts from Frank Miller, the founder and owner of the inn. Head to the Riverside Metropolitan Museum to enjoy three main collections that focus on the nature, history and culture of the Riverside area. Hit the Riverside Art Museum to see exhibitions that showcase the talents of local artists and from around the world.
- Great outdoors: Enjoy the Riverside sunshine! Visit the University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens to see vast amounts of flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees. Hit the 2,851-acre Whitewater Preserve to visit a diverse riparian habitat that includes rare plants like the Southwest willow flycatcher and Bell's vireo. Or, head to Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center where 10 large dinosaur statues sit among the gardens.
- Good eats: Getting hungry after all that Riverside sightseeing? You’ve got options! Try The Salted Pig for gastropub specialities like bacon fat popcorn. Hit Retro Taco for unique tacos and beers on tap. Or, head to Riverside Food Lab to experience a whole food hall of choices.
- More to explore: Looking for more California adventures? Head north out of Riverside to find San Bernardino or head to the coast to Disneyland and the many beach cities like Newport and Huntington.
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