Hikers Haven Guidebook
Outdoor fun
Great places to have fun and stay active outdoors.
This is a popular spot to go on a hike, run, or leisurely stroll. It’s paved so you can take up a stroller. When leaving the house, turn left then turn right at the first street (9th) and one block is the entrance on the left hand side. There are no guardrails, just as a heads up!
97 locals recommend
Mount Rubidoux Park
4706 Mount Rubidoux DrThis is a popular spot to go on a hike, run, or leisurely stroll. It’s paved so you can take up a stroller. When leaving the house, turn left then turn right at the first street (9th) and one block is the entrance on the left hand side. There are no guardrails, just as a heads up!
Food scene
This historic landmark has great restaurants, a spa, and is known for the annual Festival of Lights during the holiday season!
126 locals recommend
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn AvenueThis historic landmark has great restaurants, a spa, and is known for the annual Festival of Lights during the holiday season!
Popular spot foe all the foodies. Great options for vegans and vegetarians, too! Your hosts are vegan so this is a regular for us!
48 locals recommend
Riverside Food Lab
3605 Market StreetPopular spot foe all the foodies. Great options for vegans and vegetarians, too! Your hosts are vegan so this is a regular for us!
This place is known for its recycled art by Martin Sanchez. Bonus: it’s within walking distance being just a 1/2 mile away!
30 locals recommend
Tio's Tacos
3948 Mission Inn AvenueThis place is known for its recycled art by Martin Sanchez. Bonus: it’s within walking distance being just a 1/2 mile away!
Coffee & breakfast spots
Great local spots for coffee and breakfast!
Yummy blended drinks, iced beverages, tasty breakfast sandwiches and açaí bowls. Great atmosphere, too!
7 locals recommend
Molinos Coffee
3660 Mission Inn AvenueYummy blended drinks, iced beverages, tasty breakfast sandwiches and açaí bowls. Great atmosphere, too!
Hip, locally owned spot for coffee, studying and open mic nights (pre-Covid). The manager, Talene makes amazing vegan donuts! They also have lots of other vegan options.
Back To The Grind
3575 University AveHip, locally owned spot for coffee, studying and open mic nights (pre-Covid). The manager, Talene makes amazing vegan donuts! They also have lots of other vegan options.
Great breakfast and lunch spot with great outdoor seating and vegan options!
23 locals recommend
Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro
3639 Main StGreat breakfast and lunch spot with great outdoor seating and vegan options!
Date night
Good for date night with your boo or fun for the whole family!
Riverside Food Lab
3605 Market StreetLots of fun games, including VR!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transportation
Pre-Covid, public buses (RTA) ran every 15 minutes. There’s a stop on University a little more than 1/2 mile away! We’re also just 1.1 mile from the Downtown Riverside Metrolink station on Vine Street.
Book before you go
Mission Inn Sunday Champagne Brunch
This brunch is very popular. We recommend making reservations in advance. https://www.missioninn.com/dining/sunday-brunch