14 Things to do in Riverside

[@spinmoney101]

Just moved to Riverside from Long Beach. I noticed it’s a lot more slower pace and neighbors actually stop and say hi. The 91 freeway is your best friend.

[@timb3120]

Moved here recently and people actually stop to talk. Pretty cool

[@roncross1945]

City and County of Riverside should pay you big bucks for this promo. Good job. If I ever get near Riverside again I’ll definitely know some new places to check out.

[@at5840]

Or you will get jump 😎

[@neidedurant8428]

I live in riverside , the problem with riverside it’s overcrowded anywhere you go , I use to go to the Festival of Lights in the mission in , now it’s a festival of crowds , good documentary , love it !

[@edgarcia4794]

I was born in Riverside Ca. 60 years ago and lived there for 50 years. A six minute piece about what to do there sumes it up with time to spare. I now live next door in Corona Ca and there's less happening here.

[@aadendavidson6112]

Another staple point to Riverside is the Galleria Tyler Mall. It has a great atmosphere, great food, movie, and entertainment. As well as the Riverside plaza which has more of a youthful vibe for food and movies

[@karinarowe6028]

The galleria Tyler mall is not nice at all. I would avoid. If in the area go to the Ontario Mills instead.

[@03stizzy96]

@@karinarowe6028 on god 😭😭 fades, gangbanging, n stucc up kids b at the Tyler mall yu do not wanna b there

[@spinmoney101]

If you came from Lakewood mall to Tyler it’s nice. It’s an okay mall overall.

[@wendysped]

Ontario mills was the best mall ever but now since it doesn’t have gameworks anymore…

[@wendysped]

Lakewood is a pretty nice mall and all but there’s so much robbing in that mall

[@th3azscorpio]

I loved Riverside back when I lived in Cali. Such a unique place, with a lot of cool cultural centers, and a really interesting art scene. I loved the art/ historical museum. Riverside is the gem of the Inland Empire.

[@californiathroughmylens]

So glad you like it! It is a pretty cool city

[@33ccwt]

We have an airport. Nice little airport that is very busy. There is a nice cafe there with good food and you can watch the plains take off and land.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome suggestion, thanks!

[@venessavelasco1274]

Flabob Airport, if I am correct

[@ryanchristian2122]

@@venessavelasco1274 no riverside municipal airport

[@RustyX2010]

"We have a Hulk!"

[@RR-ep6uc]

I don’t understand why people give a thumbs down. This guy’s videos are great. I’m glad his willing to share his experience in the different cities. Thank you for sharing. Your videos have been very helpful when we’ve visited some of the cities you’ve been to.

[@babyjeeterplug887]

Some people are just Haters! That's Life! 🧬

[@carmenharris4134]

Is because that’s how their life is they think everything else is the same as well.

[@chrischapman276]

25 years living there and I didn't know about the citrus park and museum. I've not been to Tio's Tacos but wife had. Simple Simmons is another that the wife, while listening in the back said THAT PLACE is amazing! I've not been there to my recollection. Great video! Now that we've moved in 2016 and to watch this was fun, interesting and a little educational as well. Oh.... downtown, they lights.... they've started getting them up already. At least they had by now for many years at this time of year. The display is amazing and started my addiction on my own home located in the north west area reaching 36,000 lights on the house, yard and across the street to the neighbors hoses. That was many years ago when the kids were kids. Fun times

[@babyjeeterplug887]

We also do the Best Cannabis events in Riverside county! Alot of my videos are in those areas! Magical Moments 🤗 Big Time! Better than Amsterdam! Definitely 🥰

[@theupgradedgamershorts8856]

The reason everyone is hating because he missed castle park, a theme park in riverside with golf and rides and a water park

[@graham974]

Grew up in Riverside and went to UCR, but haven't been back in 5 years...When did it get so fancy?!, haha. That new food hall looks awesome. All the places you mentioned are well worth a visit. The Wood Streets have some cool old homes and Victoria Avenue is one of the prettiest streets in SoCal. Good job!

[@oHIYR]

Everything’s changing for the better!

[@oldaccount8478]

I moved to sf in 2018 and came back in 2020. The change happened between those two years. It was insane! Heard they’re trying to make it into Irvine.

[@RustyX2010]

Don't come back! LOL

[@fybdrilltime3166]

I live in riverside now been here 6 months I’ve been to the mission inn for drinks it has a great atmosphere

[@nicksanchezz]

Loved seeing these highlights of Riverside!! Never knew how great it was until I lived there

[@natlovell122]

Josh, you do such a fantastic job of spotlighting so many wonderful places in California and beyond! Thanks for all your hard work and great videos!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem, glad you like the videos!

[@cursedtiki213]

I've lived in Riverside most of my life. This is a great list. I'd also add The Sire and The Lobby for bars.

[@Yourleftismyright88]

Yes! And The Salted Pig/Palenque/La Placita.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Twirble]

If you stay at the Mission Inn you don’t even have to leave;there is so much to explore and do. It has restaurants, bars, a spa, shopping, galleries, a museum, a pool. Then there is all of the gardens and grounds of the hotel to explore. It is like a mini European city.

[@user-jm2eq9nk1e]

i am Japanese.I've lived this beautiful city at 1977 to 1978.My home was madison st.someday i want go back.

[@Kakashigirl250]

You must visit!

[@NewWesternFront]

what brought here and whyd ya leave, partner?

[@timb3120]

I live here and it’s a wonderful city. You’ll enjoy it much more being quick to the downtown area which has great food (el bajio is an amazing little Mexican restaurant downtown), fun (mt rubidoux and fairmont), art, and boutiques. Canyon crest has a cool little outdoor shopping mall that has some cool family businesses and restaurants as well.

[@tomdavis3038]

It’s great that they destroyed Riverside International Raceway for more endless suburban sprawl

[@at5840]

Wonderful??? That place is infested with gangs and drugs

[@MikeSwapp]

I live in Riverside and the drug scene totally agree with, but gangs hardly. Don't hold a candle compared to neighboring city's in San Bernardino

[@jenniferbaez1725]

As an undergraduate student at UCR years ago, I wasn’t aware of all those amazing places. I missed out, but it’s not too late for me to go back for a fun day.

[@suzyhackworth2611]

I love Riverside!!

[@golfnovember]

Flabob Airport has a lot of history, and a really fun diner to boot!

[@darlenaphan2778]

Heyyyyyy Riverside is our new home! Thanks Josh, now we can go check out our new home base

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! Christmas is an especially fun time in the city with Festival of Lights!

[@cuppatea4466]

Welcome to Riverside!

[@darlenaphan2778]

@@cuppatea4466 thank you!

[@pedaldog1971]

Welcome to riverside

[@darlenaphan2778]

@@pedaldog1971 thank you!

[@Yourleftismyright88]

Wanted to add Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. Great stretches of open land and hills nestled between the city and the views are incredible.

[@graham974]

Sycamore Canyon is awesome! Especially in the winter when you can see all the snowy mountains around. Box Springs mountain is also a great hike

[@matiasmaldonado510]

Heck yeah, I didn't know about Sycamore canyon wilderness park and just find out like a month ago, because I bought a mountain bike and was looking for places to ride, beautiful place, I love it, 2 miles away from my home 😁

[@bark1231]

Sycamore canyon is a great place to hike!

[@gusdot]

Glad you added the Riverside portion of the Santa Ana River trail. It’s a great way to go from the west end of the city to downtown through Fairmount Park.

[@alniedrich1245]

Absolutely love this channel! You have done a magnificent job and have totally reenergized my desire to explore California. Keep up the great work!

[@davekyle4588]

BackStreet restaurant is another cool place. Thanks for the tips!

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

I live in downtown Riverside on Locust St. love my city.

[@dannyx117]

YA! I just moved here from inner most LA. I love the lifestyle, outdoors hiking and history. Thank you for pointing out things too explore my new home.

[@californiathroughmylens]

So awesome! Must be a big change from Downtown LA! Hope you enjoy it

[@bark1231]

I hope you are enjoying riverside! I have lived there all my life and I never get bored of it ☺️

[@fanatik9590]

Compton is NOT L.A...is Riverside is and old poor town and it gets hot as hell during the summer.

[@i.e.reporter9140]

I moved to Downtown Riverside in 2016 from my parents house in Irvine, California. Riverside city and county is a Beautiful place. So much to do. I need to buy a 2nd home here. Love the weather as well. Thanks for posting.😊 #California

[@Biscuit9891]

you like 100+ degree weather?

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Back in the early ‘60’s I used to go to the SCCA road races in Riverside and stay at the Mission Inn. Used to see Dan Blocker (Bonanza) there watching his car run. It was funny to see the rattan chairs in the coffee shop strain when he sat down to eat breakfast! Thanks for the reminder!

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome, glad it brought back good memories!

[@randyclark1221]

Great video of one of my favorite cities in all Cali. I live just down the 15, and I always enjoy visiting Riverside. Thanks for posting.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

I always end your videos thinking “who knew?!” and making plans to visit. such a great resource!

[@californiathroughmylens]

So glad you like them!

[@ponyboy2752]

I've lived in Riverside most my life and have seen it changed so much and everything you have just put on your list I go to on the daily. Good video. Keep up ur good work ,,👌👌

[@DanielMartinez316]

This video was so cool!!! Now I want to go to Riverside, in fact I want to go to the drive-in. I love this youtube channel, you are doing an awesome job.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I love drive-in theaters, they are so fun! I go out of my way to go to one when I get a chance haha

[@danielmunoz7712]

Wow this was a really great video as someone who's lived in Riverside for 5 years he couldn't have explained the places better for anyone going to travel to Riverside it is a great place 👍 😀

[@SoCalCreature]

Good selection of places. I also like the downtown bar scene, but haven't been back since covid, and Castle Park is cool. Another great video.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ilovesparky13]

I live in Riverside county and used to go to school at UC Riverside, so I’ve done most of the things on this list. 😅

[@shellydean5951]

I'm from MIRA LONA DODD ST. Born and raised now in NE TEXAS... LOVED YOUR VIDEO, JUST LIKE HOME❤️🙏

[@kathyzavala6752]

Glad to see Simple Simons on here. Their food is always delicious!

[@californiathroughmylens]

The food there is so good!

[@lilshaz8378]

Thank you for highlighting my home town Riverside. Been to all you posted except UCR Botanical Gardens and I live nearby it! Don Timos La Cascada Mexican restaurant is one of my favorites in the downtown area.

[@cami_ille]

Thanks for the video! I've driven through Riverside several timesbut never really stopped to take look around. This feels like a good recommendation to get started. :3

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome! Yea, some fun places to stop for sure

[@Whocares.........]

Thanks for that! Can’t wait to see it!

[@californiathroughmylens]

You bet!

[@belindaadarlo9073]

Thanks Josh :) You always do great videos:)

[@californiathroughmylens]

Really appreciate that!

[@jennp3965]

Great video! Makes me appreciate living here all the more!...one place you forgot The Fox Theater Riverside, next to the Mission Inn. It was built in 1929 and hosted the first "secret" premier of Gone With the Wind.

[@user-xx1be8oc7k]

Riverside is the coolest place to live being born and raised here all my life it is a nice place to live.Beautiful I love it here in the summer.?

[@nateandrade1285]

Wowww I live near Riverside I didn’t know some of these cool spots! I’d also recommend getting coffee at Lift Coffee roasters in Riverside. I always stop there when I’m in the area!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the tip! Will have to go to Lift!

[@Stevenalfonsosmith]

Great vid, and as a Riverside Resident, thanks for doing such a good job.

[@ronirony2122]

Yay I love this channel 😁

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you like it. Thanks for the support!

[@toshibavoodoo]

Great list!! Grew up in Riverside, and have only done half the list.

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome, more to explore!

[@jasonbriggs9719]

I grew up in riverside. I now live in North Carolina, and can’t wait for the day I love back to Cali

[@faulkmediaphoto]

My 2nd home ❤️ love riverside! Even work out here! Just great 👍🏼

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome! Glad you like it!

[@kimgarcia5859]

Thanks for the great video! I would add -The Heritage House and the Magnolia Bird Farm to the list!!💕

[@brandianderson287]

Thank you very helpful and informative. I always say stay active be grateful and enjoy life or what are you here for. B.in Mexico

[@Angeliavee]

Did you visit the parent tree when you came? It’s in an odd location and is a protected historic site, but is cool to know that was where it all began. I also didn’t see the heritage house on this list, and Cheech Marin recently turned the former public library into “The Cheech Marin center for Chicano art & culture” that houses his extensive collection of Chicano art.

[@aynneSF]

Back to the Grind coffee is about a block from The Mission Inn and is a very cool little spot. Oh and Dragon House Chinese restaurant in La Sierra and Moreno Valley is chefs kiss.

[@CarlosMorales-xl7xd]

Is it Miss or Mrs Valencia

[@urbsasusual]

Thank you! I enjoy the video - short and right to the point. 👍

[@pedrozatravel]

Nice video, but not mentioning Castle Park? It has one of the oldest carousels and the guy who built Castle Park also built two rides at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.

[@nn-xm8lz]

I agree Castle Park is one of the better small time local theme parks around. My kids actually have much more fun visiting here than the big name places because you spend waaaay less time in lines and more time riding the attractions

[@hotcheetoeyes]

I grew up going almost every weekend with my cousins 😭 it was so much fun

[@alejandrogardeacatano9433]

Goodwin's Organics right by UCR! First fully organic store in California. Awesome fresh Juices and the best coffee hands down!

[@JoseLopez-fe9er]

So glad you included twee!!

[@Pixics]

wow, I'm not too far from riverside, but rarely go there. I'm going to have to check out all these places.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome! Festival of Lights is especially amazing if you haven't been

[@DENYAJICREATOR]

thanks for this video, great!!

[@TheDenisedrake]

Perfect timing! We are planning a trip down there to visit family. No one remembers fun tourist places in their home town.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you liked the video! I hope you enjoy some of the spots

[@patc7055]

Very nicely put together!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks!

[@miahmarieeeeee]

I really love this video thanks 😊

[@Twobarpsi]

Those are some great recommendations 👍!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you like them!

[@willtakecareofyou2401]

Love this so much👍💚

[@ginagomez77]

Very useful information ☺️

[@miketurner8924]

I grew up in Riverside. Left when I was 30 (38 now). Absolutely loved it (who remembers the OG Plaza). Homie highlighted some of the best of the city and I agree must do's. But bro you should have mentioned the wait times and trouble with parking. None of those cool/great things come cheap or without waiting or without severe parking problems (mission inn xmas lights)

[@puluqemil]

great video ,thank you!

[@elmstreetsurvivor1866]

Born and raised in Riverside. Sucks the city went down hill so bad. I used to love my hometown.

[@kingkobrazx]

it's gotten better and is still beautiful, u want to know what's not beautiful try inglewood or lynwood or san bernardino in fact some areas in riverside is even more safe then ontario for example, just because u see some bad doesn't mean it's all bad u probably went to casa blanca area or rubidoux and associated those with all of riverside, but riverside is massive so there's all different kinds of areas and ofc there is low class everywhere

[@fernnytc8689]

Great video!! I live in Riverside 👍

[@mikevea1799]

Great video. There are also some great micro/craft breweries in Riverside that are worth checking out. Thompson’s Brewery and Rout 30 Brewery are very close to each other.

[@happyhermit2022]

Excellent thank you really interesting and well presented 👍

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you liked it!

[@wildbby2398]

Yes it is... Wow I live here and only 2 things I didn't know about and found interesting. Yesssss see you at the drive thruuuu. Try the one next to tios tacos too called Taco station. So bomb. And for those of you smokers the stiiizy shops right down the street LOL and try the cookie plug.

[@mariomenendez3458]

I love Riverside

[@normas3259]

Love simple simons!!

[@jesseochoa334]

Riverside is so cool with so many fun places. Stay away from Fairmont Park at night though. Everywhere else is amazing. Don’t forget Taco Station.

[@jamiecosgrove1950]

you forgot one of my favorite places, blue mountain. my friends and i really enjoyed climbing(really just walking) all the way to the top. on a clear day, you can see for miles and miles the surrounding countryside. we used to bring our dogs, unleashed, of course, with us to scare away any snakes.

[@laurawatters914]

I used to live in Riverside, I miss it!! 😔✌️

[@carlingas666]

I grew up in riverside and been to all the parks on this video.

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

I like the downtown Spanish hotel idea, the hike and the donut shop. Well try that next time on way to CA.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, glad you liked it!

[@peterprice6898]

I know the city of Riverside for years which I live for 27 years since I 2 years old and I been to pretty much every in the city of Riverside over the years after I came from corona by Riverside.

[@Zeugnimodms]

Concerning March Air Museum, I would consider checking their website for special events such as airshows and interviews about specific planes. In 2008 I and other attendees were able to be seated in the SR-71 Blackbird, for example.

[@mariacardenas4665]

I love The Mission Inn

[@theupgradedgamershorts8856]

The reason everyone is hating because he missed castle park, a theme park in riverside with golf and rides and a water park

[@Vixx89]

A drive-in? I’m sold 😁

[@bongbongtravels6108]

Southern California Railway Museum in Perris is a good place to visit.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I haven't been there in a long time but I really liked it when I went!

[@rkulla]

Love these. Temecula would be a good one. It's in Riverside County but looks much different. Has wine country, Breweries, Pechanga Casino, Old Town, and even a Donut Bar.

[@nopeISdope96]

Wellllll we’re back huh

[@bruddahmanmatt]

Simple Simons is legit. Their potato salad is bomb.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Heck yes, so good!

[@brandonbrown2652]

Coming into town from the south either by lake Matthews or woodcrest is super dope I think

[@Fernyg323]

Yay more IE !!!!

[@Rilude]

I'd love to see more inland empire videos!

[@californiathroughmylens]

What other spots are you interested in?

[@Ray.5446.]

Colton, Redlands, and San Bernardino,

[@kingkobrazx]

@@Ray.5446.redlands is ok san bernardino and colton no thanks

[@SewCool-Ideas]

I live here! I will add Sycamore Canyon Park a great area to hike and amazing mountain bike trails! 🚵‍♂️

[@samanthariley1510]

The UpperCrust sandwich shop is a delicious mom and pop shop, located downtown right by The Mission Inn .

[@friendly_sitie]

as a riversider the botanical gardens are my favorite

[@terryholland2526]

You left off the Taco Station. Good food there.

[@hopkins03]

Awesome, cant wait to come back to visit! as beautiful as NZ is, it doesn't have the contrast in landscapes as the US.

[@th3azscorpio]

Contrast? Like how if you don't mind me asking.

[@hopkins03]

@@th3azscorpio in NZ its a lot of green farmland, forest and beaches, don't get me wrong, its beautiful but spend a couple days driving from LA to Vegas, through to Salt Lake and you'll see the dramatic change in landscape, beaches and green hills, to the mojave desert, to the high country/buttes/mountains of Utah. Coming from a small island nation in the pacific, it amazes me.

[@th3azscorpio]

@@hopkins03 Indeed. Thanks for elaborating! Id love to see New Zealand in the near future. One of my favorite things about the US, are the vast differences in climates, and regions. There so much diversity of scenery, and it's incredibly inspiring.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for elaborating, I never thought about the contrasts in the USA but you are totally right, crazy how much unique landscape there is. That being said, I would love to visit NZ, it is high on my list haha

[@dannil9106]

Birthplace of the Soy la 69….😹😹😹😹

[@andrescordero5768]

LOL

[@michael2244]

I grew up in Riverside, i went to Gage Middle School & Poly High School.

[@iguillo]

Ironically, I was in Riverside yesterday walking Mt Roubidoux with a friend of mine from there. :-)

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome! Hope it wasn't too hot

[@jmichel70]

Thanks

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Mt Rubidoux is on our list of (hopefully) to do things when we visit this December. So cool looking!

[@californiathroughmylens]

It is a really great spot for a city hike!