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10 different places to see as a UCR Student!
Latitude 55 is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

1. Latitude 55

900 University Ave (N. Campus & Aberdeen), Riverside, CA
College Cafeteria · University · 4 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Great place to hang out. Near the Hub, full of xbox 360s, pool tables, and great food during the school year!

Getaway Cafe is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

2. Getaway Cafe

7.6
3615 Canyon Crest Dr (btw University & Linden), Riverside, CA
Pizzeria · University · 18 tips and reviews
University Village is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

3. University Village

6.7
1201 University Ave (at Iowa Ave), Riverside, CA
Miscellaneous Store · University · 7 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: A place for movies, games, and other different eateries. Trust me. As a UCR student, this will be your second shopping center home. Take Bus#1 near Bannockburn and get off near the Gas Station.

UCR Botanical Gardens is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

4. UCR Botanical Gardens

7.1
North Campus Dr. (Big Springs Road), Riverside, CA
Garden · University · 7 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Very beautiful place. There's a hike up here though, so it's not an easy feat!

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

5. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

9.0
3649 Mission Inn Ave (btwn Market & CA-91), Riverside, CA
Resort · Mission Inn Historic District · 53 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Catch it in December for Christmas lights all over! :] There's also a great buffet on the weekends, but it's also kind of pricey! I wish they would make it affordable to college kids.

Cafe Sevilla is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

6. Cafe Sevilla

3252 Mission Inn Ave (at Vine St), Riverside, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Eastside · 29 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Good place for those nightlife seekers. Close to campus, full of college students. Just watch your drink!

Riverside Plaza is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

7. Riverside Plaza

7.3
3545 Central Ave, Riverside, CA
Shopping Mall · Magnolia Center · 11 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Great place to hang out! From UCR, take RTA Bus #1, and get off at Brockton Arcade. From there, make sure you head towards the giant movie theaters they have there.

Moreno Valley Mall is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

8. Moreno Valley Mall

5.9
22500 Town Cir, Moreno Valley, CA
Shopping Mall · 33 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: Take Bus#16 from the OTHER side of the Art Building. There's a nearby Walmart, Target, Gamestop, Costco, Chick-Fil-A, McDonalds, and a mall with plenty of well known stores!

Galleria at Tyler is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

9. Galleria at Tyler

7.9
1299 Galleria At Tyler (Tyler St.), Riverside, CA
Shopping Mall · La Sierra · 35 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: From UCR, take Bus #14, all the way to the Tyler Mall. Great place to spend on weekends. Lots of great stores to shop at!

Mountain High Ski Resort (Mt High) is one of 10 different places to see as a UCR Student!.

10. Mountain High Ski Resort (Mt High)

8.5
24510 State Highway 2 (at Big Pines Highway), Wrightwood, CA
Ski Resort and Area · 27 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chan: You might need a car for this place, but go with a group! You can get a group discount too! Great place to see snow in the Winter. Bring all the friends!