Planning an Event in Riverside
The idyllic weather, close proximity to Los Angeles and picturesque beauty have drawn visitors.
The idyllic weather, close proximity to Los Angeles and picturesque beauty have drawn visitors.
Riverside at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 116
Average meal cost
USD 64
Total hotels
14
Total rooms
1,570
Convention center space
65,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Riverside
Ideal Weather
1. Ideal Weather
Visitors have long been drawn to the area's near perfect climate. In 1873, the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent three Brazilian orange trees to a Riverside resident, and it was discovered that the region's fertile soil yielded healthier plants with better tasting fruit.
Things to do
2. Things to do
Guests can peruse the quirky shops and boutiques of Riverside's Main Street Mall. Or find a slew of designer purveyors at the Riverside Plaza or the Galleria at Tyler. Meanwhile, the city's famed arts scene is visible at every turn with galleries, museums and performance venues.
Culinary Scene
3. Culinary Scene
When night falls in Riverside, the action does not subside. At Cask n' Cleaver, guests will experience a pairing of hearty steaks and wine from the finest California vineyards. For a romantic night, locals know that Mario's Place serves up the best delectable Northern Italilian cuisine.
Convention Centers
Riverside Convention Center
Located in the downtown area, the Riverside Convention Center provides ideal accommodations for groups of any size to conduct meetings, conventions, trade shows or any number of large or small scale events. The convention center features nearly 70,000 total square feet of meeting space divided across several unique configurations. Inside, the facility incorporates 45,000 square feet of meeting area throughout 15 rooms. The Foyer features a marble staircase and chandeliers perfect for evoking elegance and sophistication. This 8,400-square-foot room can be used for formal events or as a pre- or post-event reception area. The Ben H. Lewis Hall is the largest room in the convention center. At 27,953 square feet, the hall can hold over 3,000 guests and 100 trade show booths. Meanwhile, the Raincross Ballroom is equally suited for formal events and banquets. The ballroom measures 7,898 square feet and is decorated in painstaking detail to evoke elegance. Finally, the convention center also features a nearly 25,000 square-foot plaza for outdoor events. Taking advantage of the near-perfect Southern California climate, the plaza is equipped with special lighting for evening events and awnings for daytime functions.To ensure smooth operations and successful meetings, the staff of the Riverside Convention Center works tirelessly to ensure that no detail is overlooked. The convention center is equipped with the latest audio visual technology and wireless Internet access is available throughout the facility. The center also provides laptop computer rental services and will help guests with arrangements for off-hour activities. On-site catering is also available and the center's staff will work to craft the perfect menu for any event, whether formal or informal including full meals or light snacks....
Convention center space
117224 sq. ft.
Largest room space
27953 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
30000 sq. ft.