Been going to this place and never thought about about giving it a review hehe…read more Here I am... Back at this place a hundred times. This place offer so much. The SFS city rep helps you with every question you have. They also offer a lounge for junior high and high school students to hangout. There's all kinds of activities for them to relax and hang out with friends after school. They always have a staff on floor to monitor them. That's pretty cool. Wished I had that available when I was a kid. They offer a lot of classes for resident and non-resident. I can't express how much I love this city :)

Located off Telegraph in Santa Fe Springs near the 605 fwy. The parking lot is not big. The Town…read moreCenter is pretty nice. Came here for an all in one Wedding. The set up was really nice the room was pretty big good enough to have 20 tables or so with about 8 at each table. Good size dance floor and places for a buffet style food, drinks and desserts. Overall a nice place to hold a wedding party or some other gathering.

My family and I decided to come to Julian for a couple of days and stayed at an Airbnb about 5…read moreminutes out of town.. We had not been anywhere for quite a while together or separately so this was a easy get away as it is about an hour away from where we live. There are only two ways to get here so check your map before you leave as one way is a very curvy ;() road around Cuyamaca or you can spend an extra 10 or 15 minutes to come to Ramona which I prefer. Although, it is more Scenic going around the Cuyamaca area and seeing the the lake. We spent a couple of hours Friday walking around Julian and there are lots of tourist shops with some interesting items, several breweries and a handful of restaurants and lots of pie shops. If you like pie you'll get a real variety here. For instance, boysenberry Apple Dutch crumb. Yum! We did stop at a barbecue place that was just okay and were able to sit outside. Saturday we came back into town and made a our way up to Menghini Winery which I had not been to in the many years. I was very happy to see it still open and spoke with one of the owners briefly as she told me there were only three people working there and they were only bottling three types of wine. My son's wife and I bought a nice Chardonnay for $27. I tried a little of the Merlot which I liked but was really looking for a Malbec or Meritage which is my favorite. There are a few wineries up here one close to the one we visited called Vulcan and there's a lake there small and one in town. I am posting a little information on the history of the town of Julian so if you're interested you can follow through. It was settled in 1869 and the Julian Hotel was run and owned by the first Afro-American. There used to be a carriage with horses that would take you around town didn't see that this time. There's also a fun mine, a lovely gem shop, a pistol and knife shop. The fresh air was great and the sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I look forward to coming back here with another adult leave the three teenagers behind. LOL

This was our first stop during our little trip to Julian, we came to Town Hall. They had several…read morepamphlets and maps for around town. Once we stepped inside they had alot of plenty nice looking quilts for sale and for auction. They also had other several little things for sale. We ended up leaving with a homemade lavender candle that actually came in handy at the hotel we ended up staying at lol.

Gladys helped with my daughter's quinseñera event from the beginning to the end good prices, good…read moreservice. Definitely recommend it

We attended a quinceanera...friend of my Niece…read more We arrived and they greeted us very well. The food was good...chicken in some white cream sauce with mushrooms. The house salad arrived with a very tasty and tangy Blue cheese...simple but good. Chips and salsa, the salsa was fresh..but very MILD and NOT spicy at all. Darn it i forgot my dried chiles from home. oh well, I'll have a mild day today. They have an amazing A/C

You absolutely have to see a film at the Old Town Music Hall!!!!…read more We went for my partners birthday and it was so exciting to see the 100 year old Wurlitzer in all its glory. We saw a rare Gloria Swanson silent film along w a talk by a brilliant film historian. Every show opens with a little performance but we were lucky enough to see a silent film which means that the organist live scores the entire film just as it would have been done in the 20s ! Such a special experience, and a must for any fans of music, film, and LA history.

Just when you begin to lose faith in humanity, you run into a spot like this…read more I've lived nearby for almost 9 years yet didn't discover this gem until a few months ago. I'm constantly going to revival and old theaters like The Egyptian, New Beverly, and Aero theatre and wanted to add this one to the rotation. Essentially, they transport you back in time to the early 20th century when movie theaters started taking off! And not just about the old films they show, we're talking OG Dr. Pepper in a glass bottle and lobby cards and photos on the wall. A giant Wurlitzer organ where our organist started off the night's festivities with a few words of history and a few songs on the organ. We even did some sing-alongs lol. Everyone in the red vests are volunteers keeping this running. You can sense the deep passion they all have for preserving this history and a deep love of cinema. Got a brochure calendar for showings through June and will now make sure I come out at least once a month.

Such a cute concept with spaces being utilized throughout the area. Think of the gum alley in…read moredowntown SLO town or Seattle. Here in downtown Riverside, you have Mariposa Alley (Butterflies). During lunch we were trying to figure out what was around the area that was worth checking out. This popped up and was a 2 minute walk away. Just around the corner from Main Street next to a parking structure. It's a small little alley way that house all the fun cute butterflies hanging off the wall. The same concept as Collette Miller with the famous Angel wings scattered all over the place. One side of the wall is a massive mural of butterflies and flowers while the opposite side are butterflies. All different sizes and shapes hanging off the wall. You have the colorful wings lower down for that perfect photo op as well as smaller one hanging off the wall. A cute little walkway that's hidden off the Main Street. It's tucked in between the parking structure and city hall. A fun photo spot that's well maintained and clean. Alleyway was not messy one bit and in pretty good shape and clean.

This was such a cute and cool place to find within Downtown Riverside! Bonus points for the mural…read moreright in front of Mariposa Alley! There are definitely enough butterflies around to take different photos with or of, so it makes for a fun little photo spot. It's also just a nice place to stop by, admire, and take in the different artwork within the alley :)

Due to the nature of my work, i often time frequent locations that are governed by state or federal…read morelaw so its very common that some type of screening or check in process is necessary before entering the premises. Since we got here right when they opened, there was a bit of a backup as there was only one security guard manning the check in area. I do commend him in terms of the thoroughness in checking bags, etc. I know some people in line were a little annoyed about the speed as he required that all zippered pouches be opened, which in my case was like 10 different compartments in my backpack as well as my electronics case for my computer equipment. Still not a big deal as im sure my clients understand the protocols and didnt mind that we started a few minutes late to get everyone through.

if there was a way to give zero stars I would. inspectors for the county are a joke. Been playing…read moregames with my project for months now after my contractor asked the inspector to get out of my house. The project he was inspecting was in the backyard. After he was told to leave my house the inspector told my contractor he was going to fail the inspection. Not only did he fail us he put a hold on our project. File a complaint you get an email back saying he spoke to him but after that all we have gotten is screwed over on appointments for a final inspection. If you are going to do any projects on your house in the county of riverside you are better off not pulling permits. Just do the job and if you get caught ask for forgiveness later

Came here to get a business license and I was in and out very quickly despite having to go through…read moretheir check-in procedures. The security guard was very courteous and accommodating. Parking was easy to find and the area seemed safe

How Courteous and helpful the people working there are. I would recommend this place to anyone who…read morewould ask me about the Hall oh Records.

I always slow down a little when I walk past this statue. It was created in 1999 by sculptor Lisa…read moreReinertson and commissioned by the Riverside African-American Historical Society together with the city -- and standing in front of it, you can feel that care in every detail. Dr. King is shown walking alongside two children, a deliberate nod to his hope that one day kids would be judged by their character rather than the color of their skin. Reinertson actually worked with two local children from the community who posed for the piece, which makes it feel rooted in Riverside itself rather than just a generic tribute. The granite base reads "I HAVE A DREAM," and there's something quietly moving about reading those words in stone while City Hall hums along in the background -- a reminder that the work Dr. King spoke of is still ongoing. What I appreciate most is that this isn't an isolated monument. It sits along the Main Street pedestrian mall, part of a small walking museum that also includes tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, and Eliza Tibbets -- figures connected by their fight for justice and dignity in different corners of the world. In 2023, the city completed an enhancement project around the monument, giving the space a more intentional setting for reflection. It's free, peaceful, and easy to visit, with benches nearby if you want to just sit for a minute. I never feel rushed here. It's the kind of place that asks something of you -- not much, just a pause -- and gives you a little perspective in return.

Paying respects to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on MLKjr Day at his tribute memorial statue in front…read moreof the Riverside City Hall. You can to if you're in the area. It is located on 9th between Main and Orange. There are 6 20-minute stalls and a handicapped parking spot just walking distance from the statue itself. It's free. Easy to pay respects to this man of honor.

A few months back, I was in the City of Riverside for the Show and Go Car Show. What an amazing…read moreevent for all ages! So many beautiful classic cars showcased. Food and music vendors came out to participate in the festivities. All the fun under the sun took place in downtown area. Clean and well maintained streets. Metered street parking and designated parking lots are available. On certain special event days, street parking may be free. Please read signages on the day of your visit. Lots of local businesses within a several blocks radius. You'll find most of them on Market St. I got a chance to support a few of them during my visit. Riverside seems to be a diverse city with lots of community support by locals and visitors. Would love to visit this city more often in the future.

I like downtown Riverside. Lots to do for entertainment and plenty of food establishments…read more The downside is the homeless and it's a high crime area. Yikes. That part is pretty ugly isn't it lol Be careful visiting this area at night. Aside from that, I enjoy the Mission Inn, Festival of Lights event, and the food lab. Those are some go-to places for me. Riverside does have a drive-in movie theater. That is pretty cool. The Tyler Mall is there too.