The Asistencia was established in 1819 as part of the Mission San Gabriel's Rancho San Bernardino. This mission functioned as an outpost for cattle grazing activities as well as a beacon of help to cattle workers and travelers throughout the area. The Asistencia buildings that still stand here are available for informal tours and are filled with highly interesting exhibits, details and items that tell the story of this transitional time in this area's development and history.
It really doesn't matter if you and your partner are really health conscious or you are just up for a culinary adventure, but you will both enjoy the tastes that await you at Oasis Vegetarian Cafe in Riverside. Learn about some of the tastiest meals that feature no meat at all. Sandwiches, salads, and various other specialties are on the menu here, and it's a great place to have a comfortable lunch or early dinner. Oasis really is an oasis of nutrition, and maybe even a little romance, too!
The Riverside Heritage House is a place where the area's history and agricultural significance are celebrated in a most dramatic way. The house itself is an impressive example of 19th century Victorian style, an architectural design that was popular with homes of the period. The home stands on 1.3 acres of citrus groves, and this historical attraction is meant to represent the significance and contributions of orange growers during the Golden Age of citrus horticulture.