University of California, Riverside

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Are you coming to visit UC Riverside? Need directions to campus or a campus map? How about information on a campus tour, information on hotel rooms or restaurants? We've got all the information you need to find your way around our campus and community.

    Riverside: Things to Do, See and Experience

    This historical city consists of arts and innovation, culture, entertainment, outdoor life, family fun, festivals, sports, nightlife and plenty of special events throughout the year. 

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    Inland Southern California

    UCR's main campus is in Riverside in the geographical center of Inland Southern California. Located near the junction of the 91, 215 and 60 freeways, UCR is approximately 50 miles east of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego.

    UCR's main campus is in Riverside in the geographical center of Inland Southern California. Located near the junction of the 91, 215 and 60 freeways, UCR is approximately 50 miles east of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego.

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    Vibrant City

    The city of Riverside is a vibrant, culturally diverse center of commerce, finance, industry, and education with a population of more than 294,000. Riverside is home to libraries, art and history museums, theaters, concert venues, a convention center, fine restaurants, quaint shops, modern shopping malls, and a wide variety of sports and other recreational activities that make living comfortable and fun.

    The city of Riverside is a vibrant, culturally diverse center of commerce, finance, industry, and education with a population of more than 294,000. Riverside is home to libraries, art and history museums, theaters, concert venues, a convention center, fine restaurants, quaint shops, modern shopping malls, and a wide variety of sports and other recreational activities that make living comfortable and fun.

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    An Award Winning City

    The City of Riverside has won numerous awards for excellence in city governance, public service, and intelligence.

    The City of Riverside has won numerous awards for excellence in city governance, public service, and intelligence.

    Great Things to Do and See

    Whether you want to hop in your car and see the sights or stay close to home here in Riverside, there are plenty of things to do and see. From the desert to the sea, all of Southern California is within reach.  Flying in to visit us? The closest airport to fly into is Ontario (ONT) - only 20 minutes away from the campus.

    Our location puts us within an easy drive of: 

    the mission inn facade
    The Mission Inn
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    man and woman jumping in riverside plaza
    Riverside Plaza
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    people painting outside the riverside art museum
    Riverside Art Museum
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    aerial view of citrus groves
    California Citrus State Historic Park
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    UCR ARTSblock
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    University Village
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    two mannequins standing by an air craft
    March Field Air Museum
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    man and woman holding photo album open to a photo of high school students at the Sherman Indian High School
    Sherman Indian Museum
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    Less than an hour away!

      Miles Minutes
    Auto Club Speedway (Fontana) 17 23
    Victoria Gardens (shopping and cinemas) 18 25
    Hyundai Pavilion (Devore) 24 27
    Angels' Stadium (baseball) 36 36
    Disneyland (Anaheim) 36 40
    Snow Valley Mountain Resort 40 45
    Knott's Berry Farm (Orange County) 41 43
    Newport Beach (Orange County) 47 50
    Huntington Beach (Surf City USA) 51 56
    Palm Springs 56 60
    Staples Center (Los Angeles) 56 60
    Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles) 56 60
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