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Traveler’s Guide: Riverside, California

Riverside is the birthplace of the California Citrus Industry. It all began in 1873, when the US Department of Agriculture sent over three small Brazilian navel orange trees to Riverside resident Eliza Tibbets, and American settler and founder of Riverside. Due to the dependable year-round sunshine and rich soil, those trees grew quickly and produced sweet and flavorful fruit. By 1882, more than half of the citrus trees in California were located in Riverside. By 1895, Riverside was the wealthiest city per capita in the United States due to the abundant citrus crops.

Housing Resources With so many housing arrangements to consider, searching for a safe environment is key. The hotel, apartment and internet suggestions have been utilized by our RNs and Vendors numerous times. These locations are known to be in safe areas and offer an easy commute

Internet Searching When scouring the internet, please do not be fooled by embellished advertisements that tout low starting rents. Ideally, work with websites where you can interact directly with the owner or landlord in advance. Most are free and some offer membership plans. A few recommended Online portals are:

www.furnishedfinder.com www.airbnb.com

www.vrbo.com

Tip: Search with relevant key

words, “corporate housing”, and “short term rental”, “vacation rental,” and “corporate hotel” as examples. As these words will be necessary to find the information you are looking for, surround them with quotation marks so the search engine knows to look for the specific words in the order you typed.

LIVING RIVERSIDE

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Corporate Housing Recommendations In addition to websites, your Housing Department has solid suggestions that are both current and in safe residential communities in a short commuting distance to our major hospital facilities. As we accommodate several hundred travelers yearly, we have great recommendations in the Riverside Area with positive feedback from our Travelers!

Neighboring the City of Riverside is Moreno Valley: a young City incorporated in 1984 where both Riverside County Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley are located. Below is a map encompassing all Hospitals and Apartments between the two cities:

Rancho Belago [formerly Broadstone Rancho Belago] http://www.ranchobelagoapts.com/ 27625 Trail Ridge Way Moreno Valley, CA 92555 951-924-6400 Amenities include

In-home Washer & Dryer

Covered Parking

Fitness Center

Business Center

Pool

Movie Theater

APARTMENT REFERENCES

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Broadstone Overlook www.liveatbroadstoneoverlook.com 12963 Moreno Beach Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92555 888-614-7349 Amenities Include:

In-home Washer & Dryer

Covered Parking

Fitness Center

Business Center

Pool

Broadstone Lasselle www.liveatbroadstonelasselle.com 15700 Lasselle Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551 877-487-3370 Amenities Include:

Upstairs, Downstairs, & Single Story Floor plans

All electric kitchens with dishwashers

Private patios or balconies with storage

Full-size Washer & Dryer included

Two swimming pools

Online rent payment available

HOTEL REFERENCES

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Econo Lodge Moreno Valley 24412 Sunnymead Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951-247-6699 www.econolodge.com Amenities Include: Free Wi-Fi Cable/Satellite TV Free Local Calling Refrigerator in Room Microwave in Room Coffee Maker in Room Hair Dryer in Room Iron and Ironing Board in Room Breakfast

Best Western Moreno Hotel & Suites 24840 Elder Ave. Moreno Valley, CA 92557 951-924-4546 www.bestwesterncalifornia.com Amenities Include

Free Wi-Fi Cable/Satellite TV Free Local Calling Refrigerator in Room Microwave in Room Coffee Maker in Room Hair Dryer in Room

Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Laundry On-Site Breakfast Desk/work area

Dynasty Suites 3735 Iowa Avenue Riverside, CA 92507 951-369-8200 www.dynastysuiteshotel.com Amenities include: Free Wi-Fi Cable/Satellite TV Refrigerator in Room Microwave in Room Coffee Maker in Room

Hair Dryer in Room Iron and Ironing Board in

Room Laundry On-Site Breakfast

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Santa Cruz Inn Riverside 3425 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 951-369-0238 www.magnusonhotels.com/santa-cruz-inn-riverside Amenities include:

Free Wi-Fi Cable/Satellite TV Refrigerator, Microwave & Hair Dryer in Room Iron and Ironing Board in Room Laundry On-Site

Extended Stay America Ontario 3990 E. Inland Empire Blvd. Ontario, CA 91764 909-944-8900 www.extendedstayamerica.com Amenities include: Wi-Fi Laundry On-Site Swimming Pool Breakfast Newly renovated rooms Unlimited local phone use

and personalized voicemail

Cable television with movie channels

Iron and ironing board Weekly housekeeping

Daily Refresh service Full Kitchen Microwave/Refrigerator

Tip: Please use

our Corporate Code: “emrld” when booking to capture a discounted rate.

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Riverside Transit The Riverside Transit Agency provides both local and regional services throughout the region with 36- fixed routes and eight commuter-link routes using 276 vehicles. Passes can be purchased online. Do check the website periodically for route and timetable changes at: www.riversidetransit.com. Another added feature is Bus Watch. Bus Watch is a real time bus monitor that offers live arrival and departure times. Check out: www.rtabus.com where you can choose your route and stop for arrival and departure times. Rental Car If you If you are flying into Ontario International Airport [closest Airport to Riverside County] and need a rental car, booking ahead is recommended. If renting a car, check out these companies that offer a discount by utilizing Emerald Health Services corporate code.

800-527-0700 www.budget.com Discount Code: U343028

800-593-0505 www.enterprise.com Discount Code: 32C4388. PIN: ‘EME’

800-654-8216 www.hertz.com Discount code: 1608528.

800-CAR RENT www.nationalcar.com Contract ID: GCAMA032 www.nationalcar.com/offer/GCAMA032

800-327-7607 www.thrifty.com Corporate Account 0010229

TRAVELING RIVERSIDE

Tip: As renting a car at the airport is the

most convenient option, many times you

can capture better rates at the off –airport

locations.

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Riverside is home to a number of historic landmarks and special attractions, ranging from the lovely Mission Inn to oldest navel orange tree in California!

The Mission Inn www.missioninn.com The Mission Inn’s history began in the late 1800’s when Riverside was considered the richest city per capita in the United States due to the profitable citrus industry. The Mission Inn incorporates different structural elements of the 21 California Missions. Over the years, The Mission Inn has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries. The Presidential Lounge pays homage to 10 US Presidents who have passed through its doors.

The oldest bell in the world dated in Christendom, A.D. 1247 is showcased right outside the Mission Inn Restaurant.

Riverside Fox Theatre www.venue.riversidepac.com Built in 1929, this theater is the centerpiece of Riverside’s Arts and Culture. The first showing of the 1939 film Gone with the Wind took place here.

During World War II, the building served as a makeshift dormitory after the soldiers from the nearby military bases filled the city's available sleeping spaces. Manager Roy Hunt allowed the soldiers to sleep on the thick carpets of the lobby and auditorium.

California Citrus State Park http://www.citrusstatepark.org Today, the state of California’s citrus history is preserved at the 300-acre California Citrus State Historic Park, which is one of Riverside’s most popular attractions and California’s only park dedicated to the Citrus industry.

Check out the Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree. It’s located in the City Park, SW corner of Magnolia and Arlington Streets]. This is the last of the two original navel orange trees in California!

EXPLORING RIVERSIDE

LANDMARKS

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World’s Largest Paper Cup 800 Iowa Ave., Riverside, CAThis is actually made of concrete and is over three stories high. This landmark is located on Iowa Street just North of Palmyrita Street. It is in front of what once was the Dixie Corporation’s manufacturing plant [closed down].

Ghost Walk

www.crballet.com This is hosted annually during Halloween. It is an adventure through some of

the City’s oldest and most historic buildings, with volunteers leading tours and telling tales of ghosts and goblins! Tickets can be purchased thru

through the California Riverside Ballet Company.

Riverside Festival of Trees http://www.rcrmcfoundation.org To kick off the Holiday season, Riverside presents the Festival of Trees which is scheduled over 5-days during Thanksgiving week. The Festival of Trees features over 50 elaborately decorated trees, each with it’s unique thematic design. Riverside County Regional Medical Center’s Foundation’s festival is the only major fundraiser benefiting the Pediatric units at the hospital. Now entering its 26th year, the Festival of Trees has grown to attract over 30,000 people, with the number increasing each year.

For more recommendations & information about Riverside and your upcoming travel assignment contact our

Manager of Nurse Concierge Services & Corporate Housing:

Nora Adams | (800) 917 -5055, ext. 109 | nadams@emeraldhs.com | http://www.emeraldhs.com

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