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Riverside County has a history that stretches back to 1850. The county was not formed then, but that is the year that 27 counties were established for the state of California. That area was divided between San Diego County and LA County. It was not until March 11, 1893 when the actual formation of Riverside County took place from pieces of San Diego County and San Bernardino County. The county seat was Riverside and remains so today.
In 1980 the county had a tremendous feat. Its population grew to over one million. Riverside County is looked upon as a major real estate destination and that began 10 years before the population started to grow. Riverside County has a land area that is massive. Another reason why real estate is so popular here.
Riverside County’s location is in the southeastern part of California. The county stretches from Orange County through to the Colorado River. It also borders Arizona. Riverside was named for the county seat that it has. Its population growth can also be contributed to its part of the Southern California Inland Empire region. In 2008 the population had already staggered past the one million mark and was exceeding two million as well.
Those looking for nature will get an eyeful and more with a visit to Riverside County. The majority of the county’s terrain is desert with most of the Joshua Tree National Park located there. Needing activities indoors? Riverside County is home to Gold Base, which is the international headquarters of the Church of Scientology.
Families are also quite welcome at Riverside too. There is the KidZone Youth Museum, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, March Field Air Museum and the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness. There is an activity for everyone at any age. Use the city campground for nights under the stars, visit the Mountain View Country Club for drinks and the Fisherman’s Camp to fish for the tastiest catch of the day.
Riverside County is not just for nature. The county is a learning ground too. Over 3,300 people are living in college dorms and those off campus too. Riverside offers several education institutions to choose from. Cathedral City is home to Mayfield College. It is a college that focuses on teaching the fields of technology, business and healthcare.
California Baptist University, California School of Law, College of the Desert and La Sierra University are all located in Riverside County. In addition, there is Mount San Jacinto College, Palo Verde and Riverside community colleges and the University of California-Riverside.
Riverside County is also home to two military institutions. One is the March Air Reserve Base. Its located between the cities of Riverside and Moreno Valley. The other is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division.
People come to Riverside County for ease of mind. They have the beauty of the county at reasonable prices. Those living in Los Angeles have given up their residences there and come to Riverside for a permanent living arrangement. State Highway 91 also offers commuter lanes for the growing population in Riverside.
The county also knows how to do relaxation right. Coachella Valley is the site of many resorts located in Riverside County that are famous. They are Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Palm Desert. There are several Indian reservations located in Riverside too. Torres-Martinez, Santa Rosa and Morongo are a few.
Riverside County is an asset to the growth and expansion of California. It has been there since day one. It just took a little while fro Riverside County to have its name actually on the map.
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