The Riverside Convention Center in California is home to the 2023 Sports Officiating Summit, presented by NASO. The event will be held July 30-Aug. 1. Attendees will experience three days jam-packed with educational and inspirational sessions from some of the best in the industry. The Convention Center is located near the historic Mission Inn and across the plaza from the Marriott Riverside and will make for an incredible officiating-village-feel for the event. As you venture out, you will find unique and modern dining, public parks, and great entertainment options.
Here are seven things to do while in the area:
1. Dive into the arts & culture.
Downtown Riverside is the cultural and entertainment center of the Inland Empire. The Riverside Art Museum, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum and the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Museum are worth paying a visit.
2. Hit the links.
Southern California is home to some of the best golf experiences in the country. Indian Hills Golf Club, Oak Quarry Gold Club, Jurupa Hills Country Club and The Victoria Club are just minutes away from the Riverside Convention Center.
3. Shop for treasures.
Riverside offers an incredible mix of local charm and national appeal in its shopping options. During your stay, be sure to visit one-of-a-kind shops at the Main Street Riverside or enjoy the fun atmosphere of the Riverside Plaza & Galleria at Tyler.
4. Stroll the parks.
The natural beauty of the Southern California landscape is captured near Riverside. Be sure to visit the University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens, the California Citrus State Historic Park, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park and the Santa Ana River Trail.
5. Take in a show.
Experience some live theatre or film at a local Riverside venue. Visit Riverside Municipal Auditorium, the Fox Performing Arts Center, the University Village Cinema or the Van Buren Drive-In Theater, to name a few.
6. Find your thrill.
Locally, have some fun at Castle Park, voted the “Favorite Family Attraction in the Inland Empire.” Or Summit Mt. Rubidoux some 1,337 feet above the city.
7. Venture out for the day.
Before or after the NASO Summit, tour Southern California for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Relax on one of the Orange County beaches, explore the vast deserts, visit the world-famous Hollywood, capture the magic of Disneyland (all within 100 miles of Riverside Convention Center).