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Centrally Located & Easy to Reach

Riverside sits at the crossroads of Southern California, making it a convenient and cost-effective meeting destination for regional and national attendees alike. Located just east of Los Angeles and north of San Diego, Riverside offers seamless access by air and car.

Major Freeways:

Interstate 91
Interstate 215
Interstate 60

Nearby Airports:

Ontario International Airport (ONT)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Riverside’s accessibility is unmatched, with four major airports within a 65-minute drive and direct freeway connectivity. The destination accommodates a wide range of travel preferences while keeping travel time, costs, and logistics manageable for attendees.

Diverse Hotel Options in the Heart of Downtown

Riverside offers a dynamic collection of hotel accommodations in the heart of its walkable downtown, allowing attendees to stay just steps from the Riverside Convention Center and surrounding venues. With five hotels located within a one block radius, planners can streamline logistics while providing guests with a variety of lodging options across multiple price points.

Downtown Hotel Inventory:

915 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Convention Center
A mix of full-service, boutique, and extended-stay properties
Five hotels located within one block of the Convention Center

No shuttles required. Attendees can walk easily between hotels, meeting space, dining, and evening activities—creating a seamless, connected conference experience while reducing transportation costs and coordination.

Ideal for conferences and events seeking flexibility, convenience, and an authentic downtown setting.

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Boutique Convention Center

The Riverside Convention Center delivers a boutique meeting experience defined by flexibility, personalization, and seamless execution. Designed for efficient event flow, the Center enables planners to host impactful meetings without the operational complexity often associated with larger facilities.

Indoor Meeting Space:

68,000 square feet of flexible indoor space ideal for conferences, trade shows, and association meetings
28,000-square-foot exhibit hall with adaptable layouts, generous ceiling heights, and direct connectivity to adjacent meeting rooms
Multiple breakout rooms and pre-function areas that encourage natural attendee movement and networking

Outdoor Event Space:

20,000 square feet of outdoor plaza space ideal for receptions, meals, networking events, and open-air programming
Direct indoor-outdoor access, allowing planners to integrate outdoor elements seamlessly into their event design

Planner-Focused Features:

Dedicated on-site event services and planning support
In-house culinary team offering fully customizable menus and elevated food & beverage experiences
Modern audiovisual infrastructure and technology-ready meeting spaces

All meeting spaces are centrally located within Riverside’s walkable downtown, just steps from hotels, dining, and entertainment, enabling planners to design cohesive programs that extend naturally beyond the meeting room.

Boutique Scale. Big Impact.
A convention center designed for connection, efficiency, and memorable events.

Ideal for conferences, association meetings, retreats, and events where experience, service, and ease matter most.

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Riverside Convention Center

Centrally located in Downtown Riverside, the Boutique Riverside Convention Center offers rooms of every size - from small rooms for intimate affairs to large rooms for hundreds. The sweeping ballrooms, lush grounds, and open-air plaza make it the perfect location to celebrate any event including corporate events, meetings, conventions, elegant galas, weddings, quinceaneras, graduations, anniversaries, and holiday parties!

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Plan your next convention or meeting with confidence. The Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau provides expert coordination, venue selection, and tailored support to ensure your event in Riverside is both memorable and successful.

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