Perris
Perris is in Riverside County. It is known for Lake Perris, an artificial lake, skydiving, Southern California Railway Museum, and its sunny dry climate.
Understand
[edit]Perris came into existence with the emergence of the California Southern Railroad, where a depot was established between Barstow and San Diego. It was founded in 1911.
Get in
[edit]Perris is 71 miles (114 km) east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles (130 km) north of San Diego.
For drivers, Perris is readily connected to the rest of metro LA area by I-215. But there is also the 91/Perris Valley Line of the Metrolink for those utilizing public transportation.
Get around
[edit]Riverside Transit Agency offers some routes through the municipality and into adjacent areas. More practically though, a car is probably advisable.
See
[edit]- Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S A St, ☏ +1 951-943-3020. Daily 9AM-5PM. A prominent railroad museum featuring the largest collection of Pacific Electric Railway stock around, along with cabooses and steam locomotives. Some of these are incorporated into a train offering rides on a 1/2 mile track. Free admission/parking, surcharge for train rides.
- Motte Historical Car Museum, 28380 CA-74, Sun City, ☏ +1 951-928-3210. W-Su 10AM-4PM. Vintage cars housed in an old barn for old car buffs.
- Perris Valley Historical Museum, 120 W 4th St, ☏ +1 951-657-0274. Providing background exhibits on Perris history.
- Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum, 17801 Lake Perris Dr, ☏ +1 951-940-5657. F 10AM-2PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM.
Do
[edit]- Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Dr, ☏ +1 951-940-5600. A man-made lake surrounded by rocky escarpment with various boating and other recreational amenities. $10.
- Skydive Perris, 2091 Goetz Rd (at Perris Valley Airport), ☏ +1 951-657-1664. daily 7AM-5PM.
- Regency Perris, 1688 N Perris Blvd. Movie theater.
- Perris Raceway, 1205 Burton Rd, ☏ +1 951-657-6042. Motocross
Events
[edit]- Southern California Fair, 18700 Lake Perris Dr. Held annually in October, featuring food, carnival rides, shows, crafts, and agriculture. The fairgrounds are also open year round with various activities.
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[edit]Perris is not a cornucopia of hotels, but a couple of basic options exist.
- American Inn, 1775 N Perris Blvd, ☏ +1 951-657-1002. $90.
Or you could try camping at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.