“Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.”
- Lawrence Durrell
Named for the local branch of the University of California, UC Riverside has attracted hotels, Asian eateries, ice cream shops, bikers, and pedestrians. Backpackers, single trekkers, and free spirits will feel welcome in this hub of alternative culture. Bargain eats abound on University Avenue, home to famed D'Elia's Italian deli and a growing number of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean eateries.