Riverside, CA

Overall Score

3.5

Near the Santa Ana River lies the city of Rivera Aña. It is part of a single county and is influenced by a temperate climate with dry summers and wet winters. The urban area is surrounded by mountainous terrain. Different in size, they create a beautiful scenery, especially in winter when the tops of the hills are covered with a snow cover. In summer, there are days when the temperature rises to +35 degrees Celsius. In winter it rarely drops below -5. There are educational and higher educational institutions in the city. These include four high schools, a library college, the Academy, and two universities.

The history of Santa Ana began in the 1870s, when John Northome of Tennessee, known as the founder of Minnessota and Northfield, came to the area. After a while  the village has been growing crops. The first plants have grown well. They were the first trees to be planted on the surrounding land. At the same time, golf and flooring were developed in the city. Rail cars with a cooling effect were used to deliver papellums to other cities. The new irrigation system provided the necessary moisture for the gardens and plants to produce rich harvests.

However, at the end of the 19th century, the citys famous guests were comfortably housed in the architecturally original Renaissance of the Mission. Its interiors created an image of the colonial period of the 16th and 17th centuries. Consequently, the famous hotel has been modernized and outfitted with modern equipment, but has retained its interior style. The city is famous for its festivals. One of them takes place in mid-April. The festival of lights is accompanied by fireworks and musical performances. Its a time when you can see famous actors in the city. Another event, the Festival of Trees, takes place at the largest festival center in the city. The main goal of this event is to raise money for a health care facility for children who include newborns and teenagers from underprivileged families. Every March, there is an airshow, and in April, the international festival attracts people from all over the world.

Overall Score

3.5
  • Air quality: 39 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 320,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 43 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Verizon
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: AirBnb
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best short-haul air carrier: American Airlines
  • Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2100
  • Monthly costs for family: $5000
  • Monthly costs for local: $1400
  • Meal: $15
  • Small Cola: $1.8
  • Beer 1 Pint: $4
  • Coffee: $4


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