Location: Hemet
Top Things to do in Hemet
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Hemet, California (CA)
Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California. It covers a total area of 27.8 square miles (72 km), about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 78,657 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Hemet
1. Western Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Western Science Center is home to a fascinating array of Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. You'll be moved by "Max", the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as "Xena", a Columbian mammoth. Let your imagination run wild as you walk on tempered glass which houses "Little Stevie", a large mastodon installed beneath the museum floor to re-create the actual dig site.
Reviewed By mcdoll2
The Western Science Center is a great family place, interesting, a good learning experience and hands-on things for kids. Nice.
2. Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By vin0ver - Hemet, United States
The Ramona Bowl is a natural amphitheater with great acoustics that is home to the “Ramona Pageant “. It is the story of the settling of this area and some of the conflicts between the Native Americans, Spanish and White Settlers. It has horses Native Pageantry, singing, gun fights and more. It is the largest outdoor play in America and should not be missed. The Ramona Bowl also is the venue for commencement exercises and other plays and concerts. We have seen Dwight Yokum and many other concerts on warm summer nights that are a delight for the senses. When visiting Hemet, try to plan to see the Ramona Play or other events at this wonderful natural location.
3. Hemet Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
They let us go in with no one with a guide. It was really easy to visit. We read what there was. That was good. They showed dishes, animals, people from the past and the military. With picture we saw how thy branded cattle. That was interesting. They showed how they ate dishes. We saw a calculator from the past. They also showed how they dressed. I like a lot here. I like that! We saw dishes. How a phone worked.
4. Fingerprints Youth Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By kathrynef2021
The price is perfect, the place is fun, the staff was very nice and helpful, it could use an update with all of their stuff though.
5. Diamond Valley Lake Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I like to see everything in a museum. This is more about fish. "Max" due to his large size, the mastodon is believed to have stood more than 12 feet high at the shoulders. Radiometric dating placed Max and other paleontological finds . Holding center stage inside the visitor’s center are the bones of Max, the largest and most complete adult mastodon to be uncovered in the western United States. Max was unearthed in 1993, as the first stage of construction was under way. Christened "Max" due to his large size, the mastodon Worthwhile to see!
6. Simpson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By V7095TNcherylk - Hemet, United States
A great workout to park at the bottom and hike up to a "well worth it " view! Trails wind around and through beautiful rock outcroppings, local flora and fauna. Usually fairly quiet and uncrowded. Wonderful sunset, moonrise view location!
7. Diamond Valley Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 100 reviews
Diamond Valley Lake is a drinking water reservoir built, owned and operated by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. This reservoir is an important component to providing water for 18 million Southern Californians, and is a critical lifeline in times of drought. To protect this resource, no body contact with the water is permitted. However, the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center, located near the entrance to the lake, allows for plenty of fun in the water. The Diamond Valley Visitor Center and the Western Science Center, which houses 1 million paleo and archaeo artifacts found during the construction of the Lake, are also located at the entrance to Diamond Valley Lake. The Lake and the surrounding hills have also become known for the spectacular wildflower blooms each spring, and are popular among hikers. Non-motorized bicycles are also permitted on the Lake View Trail, and equestrians can enjoy the North Hills Trail.
Reviewed By athenau2017
Diamond Valley lake is a hidden underused gem for boating enthusiasts. Fishing, hiking and taking in the scenery is advised. Go in the spring when the wildflowers start blooming but watch for snakes.
