Hi everyone, I've been looking into UC Riverside as a potential school, but I realized I don't know where it's located. Can anyone help me out?
Sure, happy to help! UC Riverside is located in Riverside, California, which is in the southern part of the state. It's about 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, which is around an hour's drive, depending on traffic. The city of Riverside is part of the larger Inland Empire metropolitan area, and offers its own array of cultural and recreational opportunities such as art museums, hiking trails, and a lively downtown area. You'll also find that UC Riverside's campus is relatively close to other cities and attractions in Southern California, if you're interested in exploring the region while you're there. It's within reasonable driving distance to beaches, theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios, and the mountains for skiing or hiking. Keep in mind the proximity to these places could vary based on traffic.
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