UC Riverside

college east · 92507

UC Riverside's orbit is the east side around University Avenue, where 22,000 undergrads set the tempo and the dating pool skews early-twenties, transient, and broke in the specific way only college towns produce. The strip near campus runs to boba, ramen, and bars that ID aggressively. Botanic Gardens and the Box Springs trails give outdoorsy dates a legitimate excuse, and rent stays cheaper than westside Riverside. The honest catch: summers hollow out when students leave, and anyone over 28 will feel the age gap at most University Avenue venues by 10pm on a Friday.

21,153

singles 22–50

52%

male

$32,591

median income

$1,895

median rent

The data

UC Riverside by the numbers

UC Riverside is roughly balanced, about 52% men to 48% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in UC Riverside is about $32,600.
● 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 UC Riverside pays about $1,900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 21,200 UC Riverside residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

23 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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23 spots across UC Riverside

UC Riverside
Drinks
DUKE'S BAR & GRILL
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,968
UC Riverside
Activity
UC Riverside Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 1,258
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,258 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at UC Riverside Botanic Gardens.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3:30 PM
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 3:30 PM
Thu8 AM to 3:30 PM
Fri8 AM to 3:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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UC Riverside
Dining
Smoke and Fire Social Eatery
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 891
UC Riverside
Dining
University of California, Riverside
Public university$$$$★ 4.4 · 873
UC Riverside
Dining
The Rustik Fork
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 772
UC Riverside
Cafés
Arcade Coffee Roasters - Tasting Room
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 615
UC Riverside
Cafés
Afters Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.3 · 500
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1201 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 500 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Afters Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 12 AM
Tue2 PM to 12 AM
Wed2 PM to 12 AM
Thu2 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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UC Riverside
Drinks
The Brickwood
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 467
UC Riverside
Drinks
W. Wolfskill
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 444
UC Riverside
Activity
Farm House Collective
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 329
Wheelchair access
Find it
1393 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 329 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Farm House Collective.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
UC Riverside
Cafés
Mundial Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 326
UC Riverside
Dining
Cravin' Crab Haus
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 282
UC Riverside
Cafés
Handels Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 264
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
5225 Canyon Crest Dr #7A, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 264 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Handels Homemade Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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UC Riverside
Activity
ENTER Escape Room
Escape room center★ 5 · 250
Wheelchair access
Find it
1201 University Ave Ste 112, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 250 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ENTER Escape Room.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3:30 to 10:30 PM
TueClosed
Wed3:30 to 10:30 PM
Thu3:30 to 10:30 PM
Fri2 to 10:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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UC Riverside
Drinks
The Presidential Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 238
UC Riverside
Cafés
The Bakehouse by Arcade
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.2 · 234
UC Riverside
Cafés
Rad Coffee - Riverside
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.2 · 213
UC Riverside
Activity
Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - East Riverside
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 191
Wheelchair access
Find it
2111 Iowa Ave Ste A, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 191 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - East Riverside.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
UC Riverside
Cafés
Break the Ice
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 142
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 90, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 142 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Break the Ice.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
UC Riverside
Dining
The Cookie Tin Cafe
Lunch restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 139
Wheelchair access
Find it
1485 Spruce St Ste O, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cookie Tin Cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 4 PM
Tue10 AM to 4 PM
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
UC Riverside
Drinks
Bar Ni Modo
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 93
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1393 University Ave Ste 117, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 93 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Ni Modo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
UC Riverside
Activity
Nevermore Game Club
Board game club★ 4.8 · 89
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1450 University Ave Ste L, Riverside, CA 92507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 89 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nevermore Game Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 to 10 PM
Tue6 to 10 PM
Wed6 to 10 PM
Thu6 to 10 PM
Fri6 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
UC Riverside
Activity
The Concert Lounge
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 67
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
285 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 67 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Concert Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri8 PM to 12 AM
Sat8 PM to 12 AM
Sun8 PM to 12 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps

UC Riverside

UC Riverside by the numbers

Local date spots

DUKE'S BAR & GRILL

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

University of California, Riverside

The Rustik Fork

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Tasting Room

Afters Ice Cream

The Brickwood

W. Wolfskill

Farm House Collective

Mundial Coffee

Cravin' Crab Haus

Handels Homemade Ice Cream

ENTER Escape Room

The Presidential Lounge

The Bakehouse by Arcade

Rad Coffee - Riverside

Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - East Riverside

Break the Ice

The Cookie Tin Cafe

Bar Ni Modo

Nevermore Game Club

The Concert Lounge

Reach UC Riverside singles right where they plan dates.