It's that time again! The Christmas tree is being installed. Riverside plaza is a great local spot…read morefor various eateries and restaurants, movie theater groceries and shopping. A well concentrated area to get lost in for a few hours. Been coming here for years and love that it's still thriving. A pleasant visit either for a quick stop or for a night out with the family.

I was highly skeptical about Riverside as far as the shopping goes, because realistically I am in…read morethe desert. However, much to my surprise I discovered a new (for me anyway) shopping center with just about any place you can think of; I was completely overwhelmed in a good way. Riverside plaza reminds me of how a shopping center should be, as a one stop shopping experience. Really, this place has everything any one person could want to shop for, I will say without doubt it made my day and shopping all to easy. Thank you. If your new to Riverside this place will impress you. Happy shopping. AlVarez

Love shopping here and the people who assist! Good looking…read moreKate Spade purse Cannot say enough good things!

Really enjoyed browsing here on a hot 99 degree day yesterday, while conversing with a good friend…read moreup north. So many good brands at 50% of or more from the retail prices at Nordstrom. The clearance racks are 70% off! Found a cashmere sweater for only $20 in a gorgeous burgundy color. Didn't buy it because it was too hot for me to think about buying a sweater no matter the bargain, but I did buy a cute green beaded bracelet and a pair of long dangly earrings with clear spherical and oblong beads for a total cost of $19 . The staff were kind and helpful--one gave me the bathroom code when I needed it, and another helped me sign up for the reward program and pay for my purchases. I think I'll have to go check out the Nordstrom rack in my area sometime, because there are good deals, for shoes too!

Attached to the Mission Inn and accessible from both the central/pool courtyard…read more of the hotel and the Riverside Pedestrian Mall, this simple boutique offers a few momentous of the historic Mission Inn. Magnets, T-Shirts, ball caps, the super cozy robes we enjoyed in our room as well as cute little gifts for kids. The boutique isn't as crammed full of "stuff" as I remember from previous times I've visited. This would be the closest thing to a hotel "sundry shop". Nice and clean, helpful staff and the magnet I purchased was charged to our room and then placed in a cute bag. They do have a small snack section and cold beverages, but just for convenience. I'll continue to pop in when I'm visiting the Mission Inn. Cheers! "CC"

I love intimate things; quaint restaurants, quiet spaces, and small boutiques…read more Kelly's Boutique fits this intimate description. Kelly is the name of the co-owner and wife of the Mission Inn and Spa. The shop is attached to the timeless and historic property. However, the merchandise is modern and fashionable. I am always pleased to discover a new line that I have never seen before that fits my style. It's a good sign when a boutique carries brands you already enjoy. I am pretty sure Kelly has fine taste! Subtle Luxury and Pool to Party peaked my interest with fun caftans, totes and pool accessories. Resort wear all the way! I also picked out the his and her pillowcases! Oh how intimate! I look forward to seeing what's new on our next trip to the Mission Inn and Spa and Kelly's Boutique. Discoveries to be made by you too...one size fits most! #KellysBoutique #SubtleLuxury #OneSizeFitsMost

Tony was amazing in his customer service. After 6 months of looking for a specific reclining sofa,…read moreAMB had it for the best price. Shortly after I ordered the furniture Mike delivered the 5 huge boxes. I didn't pay for them to be put together so Mike put all the boxes in the family room in the order they were supposed to go. I don't know if that was on purpose or random but that's how he brought them in. Even though it was easy to put together , there were no instructions. Just a sheet of paperwork with different configurations. With all that was said I absolutely love the custom service, delivery and the reclining sofa. I could not be more happy!!!

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Such a cute little spot to come shop or just walk around. They have really great shops all along…read morethe square. Love visiting the dog groomers for healthy meal toppers for my dog. Looks like Hangar 24 will be coming soon also. The gardens are beautiful and the people are really nice. Family friendly, dog friendly. Great little spot in Riverside.

I have to say this place is a hidden gem! I have lived in the IE all my life and always loved the…read moreeastside of the 215/91 freeway (mostly trees & residential) as far as I thought... well then I discovered about CCTC from a yelp event. Checked it out and headed to the area around early afternoon to walk around and see what it was all about. Come to find out they have events like a Wine Walk tour every first Sat of November & if you are into Beer they have an event the first Sat of every May.... first hand info from the lovely ladies @ Canyon Crest Dental. So some of the shops I checked out were a variety from pet shopping (Pawlished Paws) to Mexican dinner @ (Espetto's Grill or Pepitos Restaurant) & drinks (Nektar Juice Bar) or treat yourself to a Spa day or two OLO (Massage Triology Spa &/or Spa @ Canyon Crest) or a nice piece of Jewelry (Mardon Jewelers) which is a family owned business & wow the lady w/ short red hair was so sweet. There is a ton of other businesses that we peaked our head into and said hi. In case you needed to inquire on Insurance (Allstate) or maybe real estate inquire with American Funding Center located on the 2nd floor near Extreme Pita. There are so many favorites to mention that maybe you wouldn't even expect like: A British Emporium (super nice British owner) & CC Athletic club, CC Winery w/ a Jalapeño Cabernet!!! Don't forget to stop into the (Crafty U Too) if you want to paint your own pottery or feeling crafty to create a bowl. My fav's were Helio's Cigar Lounge, Isabellas cupcakes, Migliore Gourmet (Olive oils for ever....) & lastly Smokey Canyon BBQ for a quick slider bites. Yum. I can wait to head back and see what plants are on sale at Rite Aid too. Christmas decorations are gonna be exciting to see how its all lite up for the Holidays.

Great plaza great by UCR! Visited a friend at UCR and came to this plaza for Quamaria Yemeni Coffee…read moreCo. The parking is $0 now, they used to charge for parking. They have some great places to eat! Many popular restaurants such as halal guys and after's ice cream. The selection of food options, entertainment and cafes are great. The parking lot is huge and you won't have trouble finding parking. The parking lot is well maintained and workers at the shops are super friendly. It is so close to UCR you could also just walk here. Many great cafes and places to study or hang out with friends. Very close to what looked like to be some student housing buildings.

There's something for everyone here in this plaza. This melting pot of eateries is always evolving…read more Throughout the years some restaurants & businesses that have closed with new ones emerging in its place. There are the old faithful staples like pho Vietnam, uncle chuangs, Dennys and Del Taco, Chase bank and 7-eleven. Parking during the day inside the gated area will require a toll ticket. Be aware sometimes these gates get stuck on the south side of the parking lot in front of chase bank. Go to the north end right in front of uncle chuang's and speak to the attendant. This gate works more consistently. Parking outside the gated area are limited times and some spots for patrons only.

My friend and I were at Krak Boba that is located in Town Square of Riverside. This square is quite…read morea huge block full of shops and restaurants plus other businesses. It's anchored by WSS Shoe Store, Grocery Outlet, AT&T, CSL Plasma, Planet Fitness, and Wingstop. There's also Coin Less Laundry (nice!), ABC Pharmacy, La Michoacana (ice cream, yum!), Waba Grill, metro by T-Mobile, boostmobile (right next door to metro), Cash Services, Nails & Spa, and more. I saw they have a large bright green bin for clothes and shoes donations. It was overfilling. It's a good thing... let's support our local community! Parking lot is gigantic at the front and back of the buildings so no worries there. The next time I'm back in the Riverside area, I will have to return to Krak Boba for more boba drinks, get some ice cream from La Michoacana, and check out how Coin Less Laundry works. I'm curious! LOL