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2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet
The Center for Water Education contains interactive displays about water use and conservation in Southern California. Visitors will also find information about the construction and management of Diamond Valley Lake.
150 S. Dillon Avenue, San Jacinto
The Estudillo Mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and next door to the San Jacinto Museum. The grounds are open to visitors most of the year, but the mansion is only open to visitors on special occasions.
Corner of Florida Avenue and State Street, Hemet
The Hemet Museum is located in historic Santa Fe Depot built in the late 1890’s. The museum offers an interesting collection of local memorabilia. A number of times throughout the year, speakers will share information about the valley’s past in informative lectures.
28030 Patterson Avenue, Winchester/Hemet
The Patterson House is the oldest private residence still standing in Winchester.
This historic house-turned-museum is currently managed by the Winchester Historical Society.
27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet
This small museum is located on the grounds of the Ramona Bowl Theatre. The Ramona Bowl museum tells the story of the outdoor play and its home.
Walden Weaver Road, Hemet
The Hemet-Ryan Airport is known locally for its yearly air show, cafe, and this museum covering the airport’s history in the valley and more.
Corner of West 7th Street & West Main Street, San Jacinto
The San Jacinto Museum is located on the grounds of the Estudillo Mansion. In addition to a beautiful garden, the museum contains a wealth of information and exhibits about the valley’s past.
2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet
This is by far the most elaborate museum in the valley; it is located next door to Diamond Valley Lake and The Center for Water Education. This museum highlights the archaeological gems uncovered during the construction of Diamond Valley Lake. Visitors will find a hands-on discovery lab, theatre, mastodon and mammoth bones, and various permanent and temporary displays. This is a must see and experience museum worthy of a drive from nearby counties.
Bautista Canyon Road, Valle Vista
This dirt-road canyon between Valle Vista and Anza follows the trail Juan Bautista de Anza took on his 1774 & 1776 trips from Spanish Mexico to San Francisco Bay. The canyon road travels 20 miles into the San Bernardino National Forest and is not suitable for most cars; however, a 2-WD truck should be fine during good weather.
Devonshire Avenue & State Street, Hemet
Not a museum yet, but certainly an exciting opportunity for the valley. The Hemet Stock Farm contains historic barns, stables, a grandstand, and a blacksmith shop. It was recently seen in the move “Seabiscuit” staring Tobey Maguire. The Farm is currently not open to the public.
California Avenue, Hemet
The Maze Stone, once located in a park, now sits about a mile past where California Avenue comes to an end. The Maze Stone is still there, protected by two chain-link fences; however, the area abound the stone has been neglected and is overgrown. The area is closed, somewhat overgrown, and home to rattlesnakes.
Davis and Conture Road, Lakeview
Mystic Lake is part of the 10,000 acre San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Hunters and bird-watchers are both welcome to visit the area. The best time of year to come is in the spring when Mystic Lake and the other marsh areas are at their fullest. People who don’t like to hike can take the auto tour. A modest picnic area and restrooms are available. The Friends of Northern San Jacinto Valley will sometimes lead tours of the area.
Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet
Pochea is the name of an Indian village that was once located in the area of the Ramona Bowl. Today, only a plaque marks the location of this village.
Cottonwood Avenue and Sanderson Avenue, San Jacinto
A new plaque, located next to the fire station on Cottonwood, commemorates the transpolar flight that began in Moscow and ended 62 hours later when the Russian crew landed in a nearby San Jacinto field on July 14, 1937.
3305 Taylor Street, Winchester
In 1887 the Methodist Episcopal Church was built using volunteer labor. The church is among the oldest still-active churches in Southern California.
Riverside
Colton
Palm Springs
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Cherry Valley
Desert Hot Springs
Riverside
Banning
Indio
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La Quinta
Riverside
Banning
Palm Springs
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Oak Glen
Palm Springs
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Redlands
Palm Springs
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Redlands
Palm Springs
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Yucaipa
Palm Springs
Murrieta
Lake Elsinore
Fallbrook
Idyllwild
Perris
Temecula
Palomar Mountain
Temecula
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Anza....45 miles
Banning....20 miles
Cherry Valley....20 miles
Colton....40 miles
Corona....50 miles
Desert Hot Springs....45 miles
Fallbrook....45 miles
Idyllwild....30 miles
Indio....65 miles
Lake Elsinore....30 miles
Murrieta....30 miles
Oak Glen....25 miles
Palm Springs....45 miles
Palomar Mountain....65 miles
Perris....20 miles
Redlands....30 miles
Riverside....35 miles
Temecula....35 miles
Oceanside....60 miles
San Diego....90 miles
San Gabriel....85 miles
San Juan Capistrano....65 miles
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