Riverside is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States, in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. [ 10 ]

The region generally contains ten of California's 58 counties: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Imperial counties.

Riverside County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,418,185, [ 3 ][ 5 ] making it the fourth-most populous county in California and the 10th-most populous in the United States.

Riverside, The Heart of Southern California, harmoniously blends historical charm with modern vibrancy, offering a diverse tapestry of cultural richness, scenic landscapes, and a thriving community spirit.

Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, Riverside boasts a number of firsts, including Southern California’s first polo field and golf course. The city also gave birth to the California citrus industry, an entire empire built around the sweet and zesty navel orange.

Dec 22, 2024 · Riverside, city, seat (1893) of Riverside county, southern California, U.S. The city lies on the Santa Ana River. With San Bernardino and Ontario it forms a metropolitan complex east of Los Angeles. The city was laid out in 1870 in part on a section of Rancho Jurupa, a Mexican land grant of 1838.

Today, Riverside is a leading Southern California city offering a blend of hometown charm, history, and hospitality with the vision, energy, culture, and diversity of a sophisticated metropolitan area.

Aug 15, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Riverside County boasts a diverse population that contributes to its cultural and economic vibrancy. As you explore Riverside County, you'll marvel at its stunning desert landscapes.

RIVERSIDE is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States, in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 314,998.

Jun 22, 2024 · Southern California is a region of California that is generally considered to include the area around Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as the “Inland Empire” of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.