Downtown

There is no better representation of Riverside than its sprawling neighborhood; each one carries its own identity and personality. Campus Riverside hopes to highlight this in our neighborhood guide.

Lively Main Street

Madelyn Torres, Riverside Community College

Favorite Study Spot

Coffee Bean on Mission Inn Avenue

Best Outdoor Spot to Visit

The waterfall/outdoor seating area on main street next to the Donut Bar

Favorite Local Business

Mission Galleria Antique Store

Food Lab

Mufida Assaf, University of California Riverside

Favorite Study Spot

UCR Campus Success Center

Best Restaurant

ProAbition

Riverside is Home

Luis Montano, University of California Riverside

Favorite Study Spot

The UCR Botanical Gardens

Best Outdoor Spot to Visit

The Mt. Rubidoux hiking trail

Favorite Local Business

Kimchichanga, really love the fact that it is a family owned and operated business.

Best Restaurant

Heroes, Food Lab, Duke's

Here for the vibes

Phoebe Arevalo, California Baptist University

Best Outdoor Spot to Visit

Mount Rubidoux is a lovely outdoor place to go on a hike with your friends, loved one, family or even just your dog. It’s an easy hike and the view of riverside is beautiful!

Favorite Local Business

I love visiting the Downtown Book Store in down town Riverside. It’s a peaceful and quiet place with a variety of books and little trinkets. I can always find a few books for a really good price that are fun and/or enlightening. Plus, the people are very friendly and sweet.

Best Restaurant

Tio’s tacos! It’s ambiance is very fun, free & creative. It’s a fun spot for friends to hang out in the evening and get a meal. Lots of great photo ops too!