Riverside County, Administrative county in Southern California, US
Riverside County spans 7,208 square miles of diverse landscapes, from desert regions to mountains, within the Inland Empire metropolitan area of California.
The county formed in 1893 from portions of San Bernardino and San Diego Counties, establishing Riverside as its administrative center and primary urban hub.
Native American tribes including Cahuilla, Mohave, Serrano, and Tongva maintain their heritage through protected lands and cultural centers across the county.
Transportation networks include Interstate 10, Interstate 15, multiple regional transit agencies, and Palm Springs International Airport serving over two million residents.
The county contains the Coachella Valley, which transforms into a global music destination through its annual festival drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Location: California
Inception: 1893
Capital city: Riverside
Shares border with: San Bernardino County, La Paz County, San Diego County, Imperial County, Orange County
Website: https://rivco.org
GPS coordinates: 33.73000,-115.98000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Banzai Pipeline
4325.6 km
Mission San Juan Capistrano
158 km
Riverside International Raceway
121.7 km
Cabazon Dinosaurs
76.3 km
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
59.9 km
Saddleback Church
154.6 km
Kaufmann Desert House
54.4 km
San Jacinto Peak
65.4 km
Mission Inn
131.8 km
Humana Challenge
27.4 km
Blythe Intaglios
133.6 km
Sunnylands
40.2 km
Cactus to Clouds Trail
53.9 km
Diamond Valley Lake
97.8 km
San Gorgonio Pass
74.3 km
Mount Rubidoux
133.6 km
Lake Mathews
135.7 km
Jurupa Oak
134.7 km
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
101 km
Planes of Fame Air Museum
156 km
Lake Hemet
66.5 km
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
34.6 km
Santiago Peak
143.9 km
Sand to Snow National Monument
76.1 km
Lake Norconian Club
148.6 km
March Field Air Museum
120.2 km
Castle Park
139 km
Morey Mansion
118.6 kmReviews
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