52 THINGS TO DO IN THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY
The San Jacinto Valley has a wealth of things to see and do ~ so much so that we put together a list of 52 Reasons to Visit the San Jacinto Valley. Feel free to send us your favorites to add to the list!
- The San Jacinto Valley is a tourism destination in Southern California.
- Perfect for family exploration, so much California history is found here.
- Extensive outdoor recreation possibilities, from easy to extreme, from mountain to desert terrain.
- Excellent location for Snowbirds in the heart of Southern California.
- Six, count them, six lakes in the area.
- A variety of seasonal and multicultural events.
- Mastodons were our first visitors, you can see them at the acclaimed Western Science Center.
- Home to “California’s Official Outdoor Play” – The Ramona Pageant.
- We celebrate the Native American influence of our Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians which dates back 1,000 years.
- The natural beauty in the San Jacinto Valley takes your breath away.
- Idyllwild is our mountain neighbor, just a scenic drive away.
- San Jacinto Valley weather features over 340 days of sunshine, it never gets too hot or too cold.
- Enjoy the fall Harvest Festival in Hemet.
- Estudillo Mansion is all that remains of a 35,000 acre Mexican land grant given to Jose Antonio Estudillo in 1842.
- Diamond Valley Lake Visitor Center hosts hands-on exhibits regarding the building of the lake along with a small sample of ice age fossils and more.
- Estudillo Heritage Park Water Conservation Education Garden educates visitors about the beauty and water saving benefits of planting drought tolerant and native California plants.
- Play with exhibits and learn about the world at Fingerprints Youth Museum for children.
- Hemet Museum presents a panorama of local history in the freight house of Hemet’s Historic Santa Fe Depot.
- Since 1923 “Ramona” has delighted audiences of all ages. TheRamona Bowl Museum celebrates the history of California’s “Official Outdoor Play.”
- San Jacinto Valley Museum is located on the grounds of the Estudillo Mansion and filled with Southern California history and artifacts relating to the San Jacinto Valley.
- Enjoy a permanent collection of antique bridal gowns and accessories from the Victorian era at the Victorian Bridal Museum.
- Wonderful antiquing is found throughout the Valley.
- Visit Hemet’s Historical Maze Stone, a prehistoric petroglyph.
- Stop by the Soviet Transpolar Record Flight Site where in 1937 three Russian aviators completed a transpolar flight from Moscow establishing a new world’s nonstop distance record.
- The Soboba Casino features 2,000 slot machines and more than 20 Table Games.
- Valley Wide Recreation & Parks District maintains 60 miles of streetscapes, 76 parks, 9 community centers, and two aquatic centers in the San Jacinto Valley.
- Valley-Wide Recreation’s Aquatic Center is a heated 25-yard outdoor pool with zero depth entry, fountain sprayers and activity toys for small children, yet great for all ages.
- Culture thrives in the San Jacinto Valley thanks to the Diamond Valley Arts Council and their programs.
- Explore Simpson Park, a 483-acre wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills south of the Valley and features hiking and biking trails along with a spectacular view of the entire San Jacinto Valley.
- Hiking in the San Jacinto and adjacent San Jacinto mountains offers beautiful wildflowers, towering pines, distant views, spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
- Come bike, hike, ride your horse, or simply stroll the Diamond Valley Lake Trails.
- Including Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Garner Valley and San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains you’ll find plenty to do in the San Jacinto – Santa Rosa Mountains Recreation Area.
- You’ll find 20+ wonderful hikes in the San Jacinto Ranger District in the San Bernardino National Forest.
- The summit of Mount San Jacinto, in Mount San Jacinto State Park, stands 10,834 feet above sea level, and is the second highest mountain range in Southern California.
- If you love paragliding, Soboba Soaring offers one of the most consistent sites in Southern California and can be flown year-round.
- For golf enthusiasts, the San Jacinto Valley offers public courses that feature both 9 and 18 holes and are suitable for beginners and those who enjoy championship play.
- Camping, in this day and age, can be in a tent or a luxury RV. From wilderness to civilization ~ your experience can be whatever you want it to be!
- For fishing, boating, hiking, wildflowers and more – Diamond Valley Lake has it all.
- Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains. The scenery is breathtaking no matter which direction your gaze travels.
- Little Lake & Reflection Lake are two more wonderful lakes in the San Jacinto Valley.
- Love Off Roading? The San Bernardino National Forest has had a system of designated Off-Highway Vehicle routes in place for more than 30 years.
- Road Cycling & Mountain Biking is extremely popular and trails are found throughout the Valley.
- Whether you are an experienced trail runner or a ‘couch to 5k’ in training, the San Jacinto Valley offers a multitude of running
- Hurkey Creek is a popular destination for camping, hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts
- Experience Golden Village Palms, California’s largest luxury RV Resort.
- San Jacinto Valley is home to a wide variety of RV Parks.
- 1,000’s of bats that migrate each summer – watch via Fairview Street bridge.
- The San Jacinto Agricultural Festival happens each September and celebrates the agricultural influences in the Valley.
- Birding Tours are hosted by the Eastern Municipal Water district fall through spring.
- The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians hosts their Annual Soboba Inter-Tribal Pow Wow each September drawing thousands of visitors.
- Two outstanding Farmers’ Markets are found in the Valley year-round with an abundance of locally grown items.
- With strong Native American, Hispanic and Agricultural influences come unleash your spirit in the San Jacinto Valley.
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