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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 within reach of Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire, Riverside offers seamless access by air and car.

Major Freeways:

Interstate 91
Interstate 215
Interstate 60

Nearby Airports:

Ontario International Airport (ONT) – approx. 20 minutes
John Wayne Airport (SNA) – approx. 45 minutes
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) – approx. 60 minutes
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – approx. 75 minutes

With multiple airport options and direct freeway access, planners can accommodate a wide range of travel preferences—while keeping travel time, costs, and logistics manageable for attendees.

Ideal for drive-in regional meetings, statewide conferences, and multi-market attendance.

Diverse Hotel Options in the Heart of Downtown

Riverside offers a range of hotel accommodations located in the heart of its walkable downtown, allowing meeting attendees to stay steps from the Riverside Convention Center and surrounding venues. With five hotels located within two blocks of the Convention Center, planners can simplify logistics while offering attendees multiple lodging options at varying price points.

Downtown Hotel Inventory:

Approximately 1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Convention Center
A mix of full-service, boutique, and extended-stay properties
Five hotels located within a two-block radius of the Convention Center

Hotels within Two Blocks Include:

Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
Hampton Inn Downtown Riverside
Home2 Suites Downtown Riverside

NO SHUTTLES REQUIRED — attendees can walk easily between hotels, meeting spaces, dining, and evening activities, creating a more seamless, connected conference experience.

Ideal for conferences and events seeking hotel flexibility, convenience, and a true downtown setting.

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Boutique Convention Center

The Riverside Convention Center delivers a boutique meeting experience that combines flexibility, personalization, and ease of execution. Intentionally designed to support efficient event flow, the Convention Center allows planners to host impactful meetings without the complexity or scale challenges of larger facilities.

Indoor Meeting Space:

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

Outdoor Event Space:

20,000 square feet of outdoor space ideal for receptions, meals, networking events, and open-air programming
Direct access from indoor spaces, allowing planners to easily incorporate indoor/outdoor event flow

Planner-Focused Features:

Dedicated on-site event services and planning support
In-house culinary team offering 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—allowing planners to create cohesive, engaging programs that extend 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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