California Citrus State Historic Park is located in Riverside off of Van Buren Blvd. I have driven…read moreby here many times and this time I got to visit here as there was an event going on. The park preserves citrus groves (lots of acres here) and has historic exhibits displayed that tell stories of how citrus shaped the region's economy and culture. I really liked reading all the posters and learning about the history here ar this historic park. Who knew there was so many info about various citrus and their stages. You also have the option to wander through the orchards which was nice and relaxing and I love the fresh citrus smells! There's ample on-site parking and a designated lot where you pay $5 per vehicle for parking. As this was an event, the entrace fee coverend the parking fee so that was a nice bonus. Admission fee to the park and its visitor center/museum is free. There are also free guided grove tours on weekends to learn even more about citrus history.

Very informative. Displys and video are interesting. Orangevtree varieties are many…read more Staff are very courteous and helpful.

FINALLY had the chance to visit the Jurupa Mountains Discover Center! I always see the iconic…read moremammoth statue passing by on the freeway and finally got to visit. His name is Eddy and he's a Columbian mammoth. Crazy cool that it's a life sized replica too. At the entrance, you pay for parking and it's $10. PRO-TIP: If you spend $40 at the gift shop, the $10 counts towards it and altogether it's actually only $30, which is great if you're buying a lot of goods there to support OR if you're a fossil and/or gem/mineral enthusiast since they have a LOT of that there, which is pretty neat. There's 2 places you can park. One near the garden nursery where you can purchase plants or near the main parking where the gift shop is. The Critter Corner is in the gift shop where you can see lots of herps and aquatic critters as well. The volunteers are super informative and can answer all your questions about the critters they have there. Love that they have name tags and info about where they're from and information about the species. Love the monkey skink, emerald tree skinks, Argentinian tegu, and of course, the beardies. Gift shop also has a great variety of affordable gifts ranging from toys, to small knick-knacks, decor, gem stones and minerals of all varieties and displays (loose, as earrings or necklaces, carved, etc.), locally sourced honey, actual fossils (there's a section where you're not allowed if you're under 16 without a parent or guardian), books, stickers, and much much more. While we were there, there was also a fun little S.T.E.A.M. corner where you can work on artwork you can take home or on some days I think there's science activities there too. The mural on the walls are also quite impressive too. Great for photos and a nice personal touch. I recommend getting the $1 grab bag! Kids love gacha/blind boxes nowadays and mine had 2 small fossils, a sticker, and 2 mineral stones. Pretty nice and super affordable. There's a trail that goes through a cactus garden with lots of dinosaur sculptures, done by the local boy scouts which is pretty neat. It's $9 if you would like to go rock collecting. You get to meet all the dinos during this expedition as well. It's 12 rocks, minerals, or fossils which isn't bad. They also have guided tours that start at the gift shop, but my boyfriend and I were just there to free roam, which can kill a couple hours too depending on how in depth you are in reading and looking at everything. They also have a separate Museum of Discovery with lots of fossil specimens and models ranging from dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures (aquatic, mammals, reptiles, etc.), indigenous/Native American artifacts and artwork (local artwork too), minerals and other geological structures. There's taxidermy on the wall too. Lots to look at. Will definitely come back in the future. Super affordable way to learn and spend some time.

Kismet. Usually when…read moreI find myself driving up the 60 out of LA towards the desert, it's a Friday. This time it was a Saturday and my husband noticed some metal dinosaur sculptures - which is our son's favorite thing ever - so we pulled over. What a fantastic little spot. $10 to park and there's a gift shop with fossils (one of which I got for the kid's birthday present), crystals, turtles, and a whole reptile mini-zoo. One of the handlers even let the kids pet the snakes! Next building is the museum. Small, but very filled with great stuff and friendly docents. I heard that a few times a day there's a nature hike where a guide takes the group around to see the Dino statues for a small fee - but we missed it. A great find!

As a Polynesian mama, I knew I wanted my baby boy's first birthday lū'au to reflect our culture --…read moreand this team delivered beautifully. The dancers were amazing, their energy was vibrant and fun, and everyone -- from the keiki to the kūpuna -- absolutely loved the performance. My baby boy was mesmerized, and it meant so much to me that he was celebrated with a true piece of his heritage. Vivian, who helped me plan everything, was wonderful to work with. He listened to my ideas and was so accommodating, even as my needs shifted during the planning process. He made everything easy and stress-free. I'd absolutely recommend them for anyone planning a lū'au or celebration filled with aloha.

What an unforgettable day yesterday! We celebrated my…read moredaughter's 13th birthday with a beautiful Luau, and Islanders Dancers & Hawaiian Catering made it absolutely perfect. From the incredible music and energy of the dancers to the delicious, authentic food, everything came together seamlessly. The entire experience felt truly magical. I even attempted a birthday speech in Hawaiian (pretty sure I butchered a few words ), but the aloha spirit they brought into the room made it feel easy and heartfelt. Their team created an atmosphere full of joy, culture, and love--and seeing my daughter smile the way she did said it all. If you want a celebration filled with real aloha, amazing entertainment, and outstanding food, I can't recommend Islanders Dancers & Hawaiian Catering enough. Mahalo for helping us make her 13th birthday so special!

I have had this museum on my list for many years and was thrilled with my first visit. We were in…read morethe Pasadena area and took a trip to Riverside for this museum and am so happy with the experience. The collection is broad, complex, thoughtful and I was happy to hear different art is rotated so you can have various experiences each time you visit. I have NEVER experienced a collection of art that spoke to me and my identity so deeply. The design, content, narrative and artistry was TOP NOTCH. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful collection and sharing it with us!

I've been visiting the Cheech Museum every summer since they opened in 2022. Each year, they have…read moresome of the same exhibits, as previous years, and also many new ones. I always enjoy the open space, calming environment, and beautiful art collections. The price of your ticket also includes entrance to the RAM, which is literally a block away and an easy walk. Parking in downtown is free M-F after 5, and all day on the weekends. This summer I became a member, which means I have unlimited visits, invitations to opening exhibits, and early access to tickets for special events for the year. They have various memberships available for students, seniors and educators (they will check for verification) as well as for individual and family memberships. The Cheech is very family friendly, although there may be some art not suitable for children (that's up to your discretion though). Overall, this is a wonderful place to get your art fix. It is also located downtown, which means there are many eateries/drink places within walking distance, or a quick drive, if you prefer.

My kids went here when they were in elementary and middle school but COVID struck and it was hard…read moreto keep them in dance when everything went virtual. All three of my kids- 2 daughters and 1 son - went here. This dance studio was very much a big part of their childhood and I always wondered - when they were still in dance- if it was worth it because we drove an hour away to go to this dance studio 5-6 days a week. I always wondered what if they give up dance... why am I driving so far? Yes, it was worth it. My kids gave up dance, if COVID didn't happen, they would still be in dance because this studio is amazing!!! You can't measure the worth of an activity for your kids solely due to them continuing on in college or adulthood. You have to realize what values they are learning. My kids left here learning that it takes consistency and hard work to learn a new skill, to be kind and forgiving to themselves and others, to believe in themselves, and so much more because of the trust, respect and dedication the dance owner, dance instructors, dancers and parents put into this studio. All three kids did dance competitions. The instruction here is top notch. Every kid gets dance corrections. Every kid will learn the dance. The instructors really instruct. All the dances are kid appropriate. All the costumes are kid appropriate. Some studios have children in skimpy costumes. Not here. They focus on the kids learning how to actually dance. This studio does produce dancers that go on to college for dance and beyond - while keeping an inviting environment. My kids do not have anything negative to say about this studio. They have very fond memories of Ms Jamie, Mrs. Reese, Ms Debbie, Ms Maria, Ms Danielle and so many more. Thank you guys for creating such positive memories with my kids and allowing us to be part of your dance family.

My daugther was here for almost two years and would still be here if we weren't moving away…read more She took a little bit of everything (ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, dance team). All the teachers are amazing. They are very patient with the students to really get the best dancer out of every person. I've watched from the littles all the way up to the adults and amazed at what they can bring out of people. Please know that their kids classes are fun but they actually teach technique. While it's great to see little ones in tutus, it's amazing to see that they are actually learning form and not just playing dress up. I've encountered a lot of parents who say how uncomfortable they are at other studios because teachers or parents are unwelcoming but that is not the case here. The environment in the whole studio is very inclusive no matter age or gender and I LOVE THAT! Their shows are top notch. Their professionalism and kindness is unmatched. This was our home away from home. It will be sorely missed.

How privileged we are to be able to learn about Korean culture by highly qualified Korean…read moreinstructors from Korea sponsored by King Sejong Institute and the South Korean government -- and additional sponsor, Nongshim. Today I learned about the history, style, lore, importance of the beoseon. I had no idea! After the lesson (lectured in Korean and English), we had the opportunity to practice writing Korean on our beoseon with our black calligraphy pens and cutting out the shape of the beoseon. We then transitioned to sewing our beoseon pattern pouch. I learned that the pouch is significant because it stores the pattern from which your beoseons are made. For example, in olden days, part of a bride's preparation was to make 100 beoseons and bring them to her new family's home. Typically, she would gift each adult in that household 10 beoseons each. Today's experience made me once again appreciate my Korean heritage and fanned a desire in me to learn more. I look forward to more education and making of memories at this fine institution and program. (Note, I was ambitious today. I took back to back classes. The 2nd class was about the ear-shaped pouch. It is a simple but elegant, traditional, and practical pouch to carry money, ID, tobacco, etc.). Two thumbs way up for both classes today. The lecturer was top notch and passionate about her topic, and the staff on site were all welcoming and helpful. I hope to experience more with this group! #2025SejongCultureAcademy #KingSejongInstituteFoundation #KoreanCulture

My girls really enjoy the time they spend at the center . Whether it's learning the language or…read morelearning about Korean history, it's entertaining for them and they enjoy coming here.

I've been an attendee of this performance center for a few Nutcracker Performances during the…read moreDecember months. And with my last visit to the 2023 Nutcracker show, it was nothing but splendid! The performance center itself is part of the Riverside Community College, so depending where you will park, you might get to walk around the campus. There also could be a flight of long stairs or just a flat walk towards the main entrance. Staff here are also really helpful and nice, and I'm sure they are the same for all the different shows they have here. Inside the auditorium, it reminds me of a large lecture hall: with those wooden, collapsable chairs...just felt like being in college again! Which was cool. The stage and its lighting system is amazing and the stage will be lit up just perfectly for any show. I really enjoy coming here and who knows, maybe I'll come back for another show!

Now known as Landis Performing Arts Center…read more I was impressed by the campus at RCC and enjoyed the complementary shuttle from the parking lot to the theater in an open-air cart. The Theater is large with 1500 seats and a professional stage that I hear is about to get some major upgrades. It's obvious that a lot of effort has gone into making this storied stage something special. Simple concessions from a local club from campus were nice and just the right price. Tickets for into the woods was just $16.00 with a $5 discount for advanced purchase, an amazing bargain! Into The woods was fantastic, clever, and massively entertaining with a superb cast. The Sets and lighting crossed between professional and campy, just perfect for such a fun show.

UCR ARTS is this great museum that focuses primarily upon photography. Based out of university of…read moreCalifornia, Riverside, what this museum presents is the work of very well-known photographers and other artists, as well as some of the student work. The moment you walk into the space you see that is very beautifully architecturally designed. Just near the entrance, they have a very nice spiral staircase that takes you up through the various floors where exhibitions are shown. As you walk farther back into the gallery, there you will find the lower level exhibition rooms. Moving upwards, you can get there via the aforementioned spiral staircase, or they also have a stairwell in the back, if that is your preference. Either way, you'll move through the various galleries and see some great photographs, and some other artistic works. Located right in the heart of downtown Riverside, this gallery space is very easy to find. There's parking all over the area, so that should never be a problem for you. The way admission works as this space is that you walk in, and there will more than likely be a person at the reception desk who will guide you over to the right of the facility There is the reception desk where you'll pay your fee and be given a small little badge to put on your apparel. Then, you're ready to go. Enjoy the showings. Overall, great space. Great place to view some really unique photographs and other artistic works.

Great space. Extensive photography exhibit. It's nice and quiet, which provides the viewer with the…read morespace and mindset to appreciate and contemplate. My favorite exhibit were the old photographs framed in the intricate frame made of pine cones.

Everything is amazing The rooms the museum tour…read more All the art that is inside Front desk gave us an upgrade Coming back soon

The tour was very informative and interesting. Highly recommended that you took the tour if you…read morelike to know history of Mission Inn. I really enjoy seeing underground areas, antique and collectibles which are not available to regular guests. The current price we paid was $45 for adult and $15 for kids. I think it should be complimentary for hotel guests but I guess one time pay is ok ($120 for 4 of us.) The tour was about 45 minutes and it had free champagne and apple cider at the end. The tour guide team was very nice and friendly. They made the tour fun and entertaining :)

Unica & Lena were a pleasure to work with! They took on our last minute changes and we are so…read moregrateful! The food was awesome and our clients/tenants had nothing but great things to say. We used them for 3 of our tenant events ranging from 200-650 guests and they handled it perfectly! So thankful for the entire Kahula Voyage team!

A-maz-ing!! The dancers who came to my party were absolutely wonderful…read more First, making the call to make arrangements for 2 weeks out was no problem for this group. I requested 2 dancers and everything was no problem and Unica was able to accommodate my request. Day of the party...wow. The dancers were just great! We had such a wonderful time. I think that having these performers were the icing on the cake. Everyone loved the show and I would highly recommend them. Mahalo. I don't even have enough words to express how happy I am. Somehow I can't post the videos but would highly recommend this group.