Riverside County is the fourth largest in the nation, attracting families and young professionals with an abundance of affordable housing, quality schools and employment opportunities. With about one-hour travel time to Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange Counties, residents can enjoy easy access to the attractions and amenities of the greater southern California region while enjoying the everyday appeal of living in Riverside County.  “What’s great about living in Riverside is the accessibility to anything and everything.  If you want to go to L.A. in a day, you can.  If you want to go to the beach and then go snowboarding in a single day, you can.”

With its rich natural resources, vibrant culture and abundance of urban attractions, Riverside has so many places to go and things to do.  Discover Riverside County's natural beauty and history, from its spacious deserts to the majestic mountains, from the famous Coachella Valley to the artistic San Jacinto Mountains.  Riverside offers a combination of natural beauty and stunning vistas. With thousands of acres of open space and reserves, nature centers, hiking trails and sports parks, Riverside is chock full of outdoor adventures.

Novice explorers and trail setters can discover more than 120 historic sites found right here in Riverside County. Tour March Air Force Base or visit one of our hot spring’s spas.  Play a round of golf in one of many championship courses to be found in the famous resort city of Palm Springs.  Go wine tasting or take a hot air balloon over award-winning wineries nestled in 3,000 acres of picturesque Temecula wine country.

Riverside county has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.  Living in Riverside provides a blend of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.  March Air Reserve Base, with a field museum containing vintage aircraft, is nearby. At the northern edge of the city is the Santa Ana River Regional Park, and south of the city is Lake Mathews.  Mount Rubidoux (1,399 feet) is a popular site for slab rock climbing.  Enjoy skydiving or parasailing at Lake Elsinore or Perris.  Riverside is home to the University of California, Riverside Community College Botanic Gardens, and Riverside Art Museum.  As the nation's largest Mission Revival Style building, people come from all over the United States and other parts of the world to enjoy the famous five-star Mission Inn during the Holidays with over four million lights.  It is also home to the Riverside National Cemetery and the Eastern Division of the Federal District Court for the Central District of California.

Riverside is called a bedroom community, as there is not as much nightlife as neighboring communities such as Orange County, and because a lot of people commute to and from work.  Much of the growth in Riverside County was due to people being forced out of the nearby housing markets in Orange County, and Los Angeles County due to affordability issues. With Riverside being located close to other major cities in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, it became a convenient location for people who wanted to live in a suburban area but still have easy access to urban centers.  With a combination of natural beauty, distinctive history and landmarks, Riverside continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in California.  Riverside County continues to have a diverse population and an affordable cost of living compared to other parts of Southern California. But when you’re ready to explore what other Southern California areas have to offer, you’ll be glad to call Riverside your home base.