About
Moreno Valley is a city in Riverside County, California, in the San Bernardino Valley area of Southern California's inland region. It lies southeast of Los Angeles, and is also known as the City of Scenic Beauty.
What to expect
Moreno Valley is a community rather than a single attraction, so a visit is best planned around the city and its surroundings. Its inland setting places it apart from the coastal districts many visitors picture when they think of Southern California.
- Location: southeast of Los Angeles, within Riverside County
- Setting: the San Bernardino Valley, in the inland part of the region
- Character: a residential and community city, reached easily from the wider Los Angeles area
Planning a trip
Because the city is a short drive from Los Angeles, many people treat it as a base for exploring the wider region, or as a stop on a longer journey through Southern California. Visitors interested in the local scenery, which gives the city its nickname, may find it a useful place to start. Checking current information on what is open, and how to get around, before you travel will help you make the most of your time.
