My youngest wanted to take a lesson here for her birthday. This was actually our second time here as my oldest wanted to come here for her birthday several years ago. They usually have offerings on Groupon for savings, however, it's also easy to book online from their website and pay directly. Ian was our instructor and he did an excellent job. He was very patient with us and definitely knows his stuff! The lesson started with basic safety and then proceeded to technique. He helped my youngest out by letting her try several different bows to make sure she was comfortable. I was pretty rusty, but ended up hitting the bullseye a couple of times. They usually do a round where you blow up a balloon and try to pop it with the arrow, but they were out of balloons this time. As a result, Ian created a challenge for us where whoever hit the bullseye, or closest to it, would win a Riverside Archery sticker. Surprisingly enough, on the last round, I ended up victorious and the proud owner of the sticker! Yay! They have open lanes for practice at certain times of the day and you can rent the equipment from them as well. Awesome facility and super fun activity! Highly recommend Riverside Archery! read more

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It was our first time and we all had a great time! I had purchased 5 tickets as part of a gift for my son's 22nd bday. It was everyone's first so we were all a little bit nervous, but mostly excited! David our instructor was great! He explained all the basics parts of the bow and arrow, all the safety precautions, and assisted each of us on what we can do to perform better. He was there every step of the way! He was very encouraging! We will be back for sure! read more

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I don't remember the gentleman's name who led our class but he was amazing! He offered great insight and was really knowledgeable! I enjoyed our class and we are all definitely returning to rent equipment! :) read more

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First time shooting a bow and I'm hooked! I just finished the 1-hour beginner archery training at Riverside Archery, and it blew away my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable. As someone who's never touched a bow before, I appreciated how they made everything feel approachable and safe without dumbing it down. Our instructor was fantastic, clearly passionate about archery and great at explaining form, safety, and technique in a way that actually stuck. Within minutes, I felt confident holding the bow and aiming, and by the end of the session, I was actually hitting the target (and even got a couple bullseyes!). The space was clean, organized, and had an awesome energy, everyone from beginners to experienced archers was having a great time. Whether you're looking for a new hobby, something fun to do with friends, or just want to channel your inner Hawkeye/Katniss, this is the spot. Highly recommend booking a session here, you won't regret it. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Been coming and going here since 2019, and can say for sure...these guys are the real deal. Answered all my "stupid beginnier" questions with honesty and respect. The regulars I've met along the way, also elevated my experience. They even helped my girlfriend setup her new bow and new arrows as well. If you weren't sure where to get started with archery for a good price, with a reliable staff and "growing" mental environment, this place is worth the trip. read more

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First off I wanted to preference that this is really my first true experience with an archery shop in almost five years. Where I'm currently stationed I have a sportsman's and bass pro within an hour drive and both are pretty minimal on anything with bows besides setting up RTH packages. Forgive me if I didn't get the name right but I believe Ian was the employee that was helping me out while I was there. He was working on a coaching session with another patron and noticed some odd noises from my rest within a few minutes he determined it was definitely an issue and offered to look at it even though it wasn't a popular brand or even sold/ bought there. I ended up getting a new QAD rest and he installed it and I was on target and feeling great with it. This places willingness to go above and beyond speaks volumes. This was my first time visiting California and this shop really surprised me and changed my impression of CA as a whole. Great hospitality from these guys and their willingness to help has been unmatched in the last 5-6 six years of shooting. Thank you again Ian I'll be sure to stop by if I'm in the LA area again in the future. read more

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What a fun little hidden gem! Excellent customer service! Staff gave attentive care to our whole group. Welcoming and informative. Being our first time they walked us through the process and we signed up for the tutorial lesson. A wonderful time of learning techniques and putting them into practice. Safety is established and the instructor really adjusts to what will fit your needs. Excellent equipment and facility. Restrooms are inside and maintained. Once you finish the instruction and safety course you can begin a few rounds on your own. There were two other people during our time slot and there was plenty of room for our group. Highly recommend this establishment! Great activity for beginners to experienced archers, youth to golden. Check hours. Make a reservation prior to arrival. Time slots sell out quickly. read more

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A group of women from my church know I shoot archery and wanted to give it a try. Setting up the appointment with Ian and Riverside Archery was so easy and he answered all my questions. With a deposit we were able to set up a the hour and half party. Ian was the instructor . He patiently showed the group of 8 women the basics of archery then gave each woman an individual lesson to get started shooting. He eased their fears they had about shooting and made them feel confident. After, that he continued helping everyone as they were shooting at the targets . We all had a great time. If you want to do a party and learn to shoot, go to RIVERSIDE archery, where you will learn to shoot a bow and arrow and have fun doing it. Judy M. read more

Great shop, great service. Scott E. got me dialed in with my new boy and I couldn't be happier. Also just had an awesome lesson with Ian, definitely gave me some great advice and some homework to continue improving my shot with confidence! 10/10 experience. read more

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Great service and the staff is very patient and helpful. I found them all to be very knowledgeable about all forms of archery. This shop will take care of any needs you have. Stop by ASAP!!! read more

Very friendly staff! I brought in my eight-year-old for an initial lesson to learn the basics. The staff was very friendly and kind. They walked her through both the safety and mechanics of using a recurve bow. They provided encouragement and awesome advice on her form. Very helpful. So glad this is in our community. We will definitely be back! read more

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I bought a hunting bow from RA 25 years ago based on recommendations from other hunters, at that time the store and experienced staff were the best in SoCal. Just bought another hunting bow from RA and nothing has changed. Got a good deal and the staff knows their stuff. If someone builds out a bow for you and the first shot through paper is perfect it's a good indication they know what they're doing! read more

Have been here many times with my whole family getting lessons at this point. Nothing but satisfaction with the help and guidance from all the folks there. Do recommend read more

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This was our second time taking lessons. We had a great time, instructors were knowledgeable and friendly. We've since gone on to purchase our first bows here and will be coming back for private lessons and more range time. Highly recommended! read more

I'm new to archery, and the lesson with Ian was fantastic. Beforehand, they got the bowstring for my new longbow nocked and ready to go, and I was able to shoot with it for the first time with some great instruction about canting, anchor points, etc. Ian was chill, attentive, and funny, and noted several things good and bad me and my shooting partner did. Excited to return to Riverside, I live in Los Angeles and there aren't a ton of places like this where I can really dig in to the hobby - very appreciative of this spot, it's a gem. read more

Highly recommend anyone interested to check Riverside Archery out. Our group had a great time for hubby's bday. Evan, our instructor was very thorough, patient and knowledgeable with our lesson. Looking forward to coming back. read more

We had my son's 20th birthday party with a bunch of his friends ! Everyone liked it! Thank you so much for providing such a fun and kind birthday party package! It was assume!!!! Especially, when we used balloons as target and popped them all. My Birthday young man and his guests really enjoyed the time! And they would love to go back to your place! So glad and recommend this place not only for gathering but also for taking lessons and so on! So friendly crews!!! read more

Booked a lesson for my husband, daughter and I. It was so much fun, our instructor Ian was knowledgeable, funny, and made the experience great. We had so much fun we want to go again. Our daughter is 11 and she was able to understand the instructions and ended up being a great shooter. If you have any interest in archery definity check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

First time coming to learn about archery and my daughter got these tickets on Groupon. This place is super cool. I actually liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Scott was our instructor and he was great!! Great personality and he really taught us proper technique and what to do when you need to adjust. Amazing instructor! He went over everything a beginner needs to know. You will also be offered a card to come for future practicing. Like a punch time card. I actually am super excited to come back. My daughter and I had a great time!! We also had another instructor Larsen(I hope that was his name) who was also very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for something fun to do and test out your skills, check them out. They even have a small store inside to buy your own equipment. Super fun and a must try!! read more

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I had a wonderful experience and I will definitely be returning in the future with family and friends. My instructor Scott was great, very professional and personable. You could tell that he was not only experienced but very friendly and he understood each person's needs during the group lesson. His assistant Jenson I believe his name was, also provided great support and hype man energy which was appreciated. This was my first time trying archery and I am so glad I did it and did it this way! I even signed up for a free membership card so that I can return, possibly for a next tier group lesson or even on the open lanes on my own as you can rent equipment (or bring your own) for $25 for the first hour, pro-rated after that! Fun fact: Each animal head mounted throughout the store has been harvested by a bow and is real! read more

Updated sales floor and range looks great! Huge selection of Bowhunting and Archery Equipment!! read more

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Excellent service and training. Highly recommend if you are interested in getting into archery.

Had my first lesson this last Saturday and I'm hooked! Learned a lot from the instructor (I believe his name is Daniel). He was very knowledgeable & patient with everyone. Can't wait to return! read more

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My son and I, had a great time at Riverside Archery. Ian, the trainer, was very knowledgeable with 15 years of experience and was patient with all his students. I would highly recommend lessons here, as well as just using the range. They also have everything you would need to get into archery. read more

The shop is clean and the staff is attentive and helpful. I had to wait a few minutes for them to get through their current customer and they had first me in last second for an appointment. I shot a performance here for the first time. I just wanted to get a feel for it before purchasing one. I found it hard to focus without a site or peep but the feel was there. It gave me a good idea of what I needed to work on before purchasing a new bow. The gentleman that assisted me (wish I could remember his name) gave great tips and advice and didn't pressure me into buying a new bow. I really appreciate that type of sales person. I have had more time to pull lore weight on my current bow. When I'm ready to buy again I know where I'll find the bow I am looking for. read more

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The best place to go for any archery needs. Ian, Adam and Evan really know their stuff

Had an awesome time with my son. The one hour lesson was informative and the rest of the hour was spent monitoring our stance and giving tips on how to aim, etc. definitely plan to return! read more

Very bad vibes. If you don't look like the employees here. ( Blond hair/ white skin/white / )You will feel that negative vibe from the staff and even their regulars. I did have a positive vibe from UCR ARCHERY student that were practicing there. Bless their hearts. But everyone else-- They need Jesus. I'll be praying for them. This nation needs more praying. In a nutshell, experience was basically this. You can speak to anyone with no harsh or disrespectful words. But TONE matters. Demeanor matters. The instructor even made my child feel very uncomfortable and not welcomed AT ALL. I left feeling very sad for them and definitely disappointed in their behavior. read more

My friends and I have been here several times and have always had soo much fun...The instructors are great and we always learn something new...Can't wait to go again read more

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Our 12 year old son bought a compound bow at Riverside Archery and also had a one hour lesson to get more familiar with it. Ian was a GREAT person to work with there. He helped select the bow and the kit, put the whole thing together, and was very patient. Given the store is 1.5 hours away, we very much appreciated the service they provided. It certainly seems like experienced people often recommend Riverside Archery, and it's obvious why. The people there are knowledgable, passionate about archery, and care about establishing long term relationships with customers. Can't recommend them enough. I imagine someone's first destination might be online retail, but dealing with real humans will always pay dividends. read more

I might not find myself there as often as I should, but when I do go, I always get the best experience! What better way to start a birthday than with archery? I came here for my free range time at the and not only was it a welcoming experience, but they managed to help me out with a few loose tips on my arrows. By far the most dedicated archery store I've been to read more

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Planned a surprise date for my boyfriend with a private lesson, it was safe easy and really really fun! The instructor was very helpful both with tips and with finding the best gear for beginners. 10/10 would recommend read more

I never leave reviews. These guys are the best though! From the buying experience, the care they take explaining things to archery practice and making sure the equipment is right they crush. read more

Lessons are great ! Good variety of merchandise, Good atmosphere! I bought two bows and arrows for each. Decent prices read more

My wife and I took our first archery class here, and it was an incredible experience! Ian, our instructor, was fantastic--everything was explained so clearly. We had an absolute blast and can't recommend it highly enough! read more

We took the beginner's lessons and had a great time. Scotty made us feel welcome. We highly recommend the facility and lessons read more

Recently took a group lesson and I must say we all had a great time. The instructor was very attentive and informative. Will continue to work on what we were taught. If you haven't tried it, you should. read more

Awesome place to go if your just learning or if you have been doing archery for years. There staff is very knowledgeable and welcoming. The classes are very informative and u don't feel like ur left out in a class, everyone gets the instructions necessary. read more

Went for range time today. Was shooting all over the place( not like my normal). One of the employees, who was doing range time of his own, heard the issue, with my bow( loose items) and corrected it for me Now that's customer service. Always a polite staff that's more than willing to explain to a beginner anything. read more

What a joke!! Ordered a set of arrows in April everything was in stock, but the basic target tips paid for everything right then and there was told it should be one or two weeks and here we are at the end of August and they're finally ready. Went to pick them up today after five months. Mind you waiting for arrows that only needed the tips. Hard to believe an archery shop can't find tips!! Well after five months of waiting and past 3-D season and recalling multiples and multiples of times I finally got them. Just out of curiosity I called around a few other archery shops and ask pricing and find out I was overcharged by at least 20% buyer beware before using this archery shop do your research obviously I didn't. read more