Arlington

suburban riverside · 92503

Arlington is southern Riverside's residential sprawl, the part of town where ranch houses, strip centers, and the 91 freeway do most of the talking. Magnolia Avenue runs the spine, lined with chain restaurants and grocery anchors that suggest people here optimize for a weeknight, not a date night. The upside for daters: rents are softer than central Riverside, parking is plentiful, and Galleria at Tyler keeps safe-meet-up options stocked. The tradeoff: there is almost no walkable corridor, so plan to drive, and accept that going out often means heading back into downtown Riverside or out to Corona. Pragmatic, not romantic.

18,200

singles 22–50

54%

male

$38,481

median income

$1,884

median rent

The data

Arlington by the numbers

Arlington runs male-heavy, about 54% men to 46% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Arlington is about $38,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
California registers voters by party, and Riverside County is about 38% Democratic to 32% Republican, with a 22% No Party Preference bloc - a competitive Inland Empire county.
● Verified · California SoS Report of Registration, May 2026
The median renter in Arlington pays about $1,880 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 18,200 Arlington residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across Arlington

Arlington
Dining
Market Broiler Riverside
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,949
Arlington
Activity
Lucky Strike Riverside
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,702
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
10781 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,702 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lucky Strike Riverside.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 11 PM
Tue1 to 11 PM
Wed1 to 11 PM
Thu1 to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Arlington
Dining
Law's Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,502
Arlington
Activity
GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar
Miniature golf course★ 4.3 · 1,269
Wheelchair access
Find it
1299 Tyler St Ste E106, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,269 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Arlington
Dining
Mamma Mia
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,051
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
10971 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,051 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mamma Mia.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Arlington
Dining
Cielito Lindo
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 897
Arlington
Activity
Arlington Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 737
Wheelchair access
Find it
7100 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 737 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Arlington Lanes.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Arlington
Cafés
DAILY BREW COFFEE HOUSE, BAKERY, & ROASTERY
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 635
Arlington
Cafés
Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 622
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
WG6P+QP, 10347 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 622 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Arlington
Cafés
TOASTED INC
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 328
Arlington
Cafés
Twee Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 327
Arlington
Activity
Riverside Heritage House
Historical place museum★ 4.8 · 296
Wheelchair access
Find it
8193 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 296 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Riverside Heritage House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri12 to 3:15 PM
Sat12 to 3:15 PM
Sun12 to 3:15 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Arlington
Cafés
Uncle Fluffy
Cafe$$$$★ 4.2 · 293
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
10237 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 293 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Uncle Fluffy.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Arlington
Drinks
Locals Public House
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 284
Arlington
Drinks
Morgan's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 278
Arlington
Activity
Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - Riverside
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 265
Wheelchair access
Find it
6935 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 265 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - Riverside.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Arlington
Drinks
Skydive Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 258
Arlington
Dining
BellaMia Pasta
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 5 · 223
Arlington
Dining
Chaam Eatery
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 197
Arlington
Drinks
Racer's Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 164
Arlington
Drinks
Brooks Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 146
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
Van Buren, 6720 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 146 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brooks Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 11 PM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Arlington
Cafés
Starbread Bakery
Bakery$$$$★ 4.8 · 126
Wheelchair access
Find it
10193 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 126 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Starbread Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 7 PM
Tue7 AM to 7 PM
Wed7 AM to 7 PM
Thu7 AM to 7 PM
Fri7 AM to 7 PM
Sat7 AM to 7 PM
Sun7 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps
Arlington
Cafés
Roast the Dead Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 123
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
10330 Hole Ave #4, Riverside, CA 92505
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roast the Dead Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 4 PM
Thu8 AM to 4 PM
Fri8 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Arlington

Arlington by the numbers

Local date spots

Market Broiler Riverside

Lucky Strike Riverside

Law's Restaurant

GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar

Mamma Mia

Cielito Lindo

Arlington Lanes

DAILY BREW COFFEE HOUSE, BAKERY, & ROASTERY

Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights

TOASTED INC

Twee Coffee

Riverside Heritage House

Uncle Fluffy

Locals Public House

Morgan's Tavern

Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - Riverside

Skydive Lounge

BellaMia Pasta

Chaam Eatery

Racer's Pub

Brooks Bar

Starbread Bakery

Roast the Dead Coffee

Reach Arlington singles right where they plan dates.