Local Attractions
San Jacinto, City in California
San Jacinto is a city in Riverside County, California. It was named after Saint Hyacinth and is located at the north end of the San Jacinto Valley, with Hemet to its south and Beaumont, California, to its north. The mountains associated with the valley are the San Jacinto Mountains. The population was 44,199 at the 2010 census. The city was founded in 1870 and incorporated on April 20, 1888, making it one of the oldest cities in Riverside County. The city is home to Mt. San Jacinto College, a community college founded in 1965. San Jacinto will also be home to the eastern end of the Mid County Parkway, a planned route that would eventually connect it to the city of Perris. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, the city became a home to many dairies, and a center for agriculture. San Jacinto also is home to the Soboba Casino, a gaming casino owned and operated by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians.
Soboba Casino
Soboba Casino located in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains. Casino features with 2,000 slot machines of the latest themed games, Video Poker and your all-time favorites with the highest and most frequent payout. Soboba Casino provides promotions every month that include Cash and Free Slot Pay Prizes, automobiles, gift packages and changes to win even more prizes and payouts. Monthly promotions offer players a chance to be one of over 1200 Jackpot winners of over $ 1,000 or move every month, Making Soboba Casino the obvious choice for an existing Gaming Experience!
San Jacinto Valley
The San Jacinto Valley is home to the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet, as well as the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. Rich in Spanish culture, history, and recreational opportunities, the San Jacinto Valley is one of the oldest destinations in Southern California. With annual events celebrating our multicultural heritage (like the Ramona Pageant which is the nation’s longest running outdoor drama and California’s official outdoor play), the San Jacinto Valley offers a variety of experiences unique to the area. A popular destination for “Snowbirds” for decades, the San Jacinto Valley invites you to visit and enjoy this very special part of Southern California.
Simpson Park
Simpson Park is 483.48 acres and is located in the Santa Rosa Hills southeast of the City and is a wilderness park. At present time, it is under continuing development and refurbishment. It has a sheltered picnic area with tables, barbecues, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails and an equestrian trail. Hemet High School has a classroom lab with a botanical garden in the park. Simpson Park provides an excellent view of the entire San Jacinto Valley. Elevation 2500 ft.
San Jacinto Wildlife Area
San Jacinto Wildlife Area is approximately 19,000 acres, with 9,000 acres of restored wetlands. It is the first state wildlife area to utilize reclaimed water to enhance its wetlands. Improvements are ongoing. Waterfowl, wading birds, and quail are a few of the many animals found here. Surrounding land users are primarily agricultural, principally dry land wheat farming and dairy operations. The 150-acre Double Bar "S" Horse Ranch represents the only substantial in-holding.
Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District – Regional Park
All Valley-Wide parks offer a wide range of amenities for members of the local community. Athletic fields, plentiful picnic areas, water activities - you name it and you can find a park offering fun activities and well-maintained facilities near you. Additionally, many of our parks and community centers offer classes and special events for the whole family.
Hemet City
Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California. It covers a total area of 27.8 square miles, about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 78,657 at the 2010 census. The founding of Hemet predates the formation of Riverside County. The formation of Lake Hemet helped the city to grow and stimulated agriculture in the area. The city is known for being the home of The Ramona Pageant, California's official outdoor play Started in 1923, the play is one of the longest running outdoor plays in the United States. Hemet has been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest.
Hemet Maze Stone
The Hemet Maze Stone is a prehistoric petroglyph. It is just outside Hemet in Reinhardt Canyon, within the Lakeview Mountains, in Riverside County, California. On April 16, 1956, it was donated, along with 5.75 acres of land, to Riverside County, by Mr. and Mrs. Rodger E. Miller. It is California Historical Landmark No.557. The government has installed two perimeter chain link fences around the petroglyph landmark, making direct appreciation, study or an unobstructed picture difficult. The surrounding land has been set aside for the protection of native plants and animals (with a warning that the “natural features may be hazardous”), and is at the end of California Avenue to the north of Highway 74 and east of Highway 215, near Hemet, California.
Hemet Museum
Modest locale with an eclectic collection of early American, Railway & Native American artifacts.