Christenson & Degood

There's nothing like a good read, and you can find plenty of items to explore when you visit the Downtowne Bookstore in Riverside. This charming establishment has been a favorite of local bookworms since 1979. Among the many stacks and shelves, you'll find everything from children's books to first-edition collectibles to tomes on politics and history. If you don't find exactly what you're after, the helpful staff can special order it for you.

There are parks and then there are the parks that hold an incredible number of distinctive outfeatures like the kind that you will find at Indio Hills Palms State Park. The park is centered around a line where the San Andreas fault accumulated ground water and nurtures the incredible variety of palms that are found here. This is an impressively large, 2,206-acre park area that is home to several palm groves. This is where you can take in the visually stunning Hidden, Pushawalla, Briska, Macomber and Horseshoe palms.

Don't miss the opportunity to see a compelling performance of music, dance or drama in the uniquely intimate setting of the University Theatre on the campus of the University of California at Riverside. Even though the entertainment facility only seats 500, its state-of-the-art sound and lights assures that every moment on stage is equipped to pack a memorable punch. The unique proscenium stage allows for a great view of the action from any vantage point.