Top Things To Do in Hemet

Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, United States. It covers a total area of 29.3 square miles, about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 89,833 at the 2020 census. Wikipedia

History, nature, and outdoor fun,

Top things to do in Hemet, CA, center around history, nature, and outdoor fun, including visiting the Western Science Center for Ice Age fossils, catching the famous Ramona Pageant (seasonally) at the Ramona Bowl, exploring the Hemet Museum, enjoying the outdoors at Diamond Valley Lake for boating/fishing, picnicking at Simpson Park, and seeing art at the Diamond Valley Arts Center. 

History & Culture

Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre: Home to the annual Ramona Pageant, a historic outdoor drama based on Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel. 

Hemet Museum: Learn about the city’s rich past with local artifacts and exhibits. 

Western Science Center: Features Ice Age fossils, dinosaur exhibits (like a T-Rex skull), and hands-on activities for kids. 

Victorian Bridal Museum: A unique specialty museum showcasing bridal history. 

Nature & Outdoors

• Diamond Valley Lake: A large reservoir offering fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with a marina on site.
• Simpson Park: A great spot for picnics, scenic drives, and enjoying valley views.
• Lake Hemet: Offers wildlife viewing, bald eagle spotting (seasonal), biking, and hiking trails. 

Arts & Entertainment

• Diamond Valley Arts Center: A hub for local art exhibitions and performances.
• Historic Hemet Theatre: Catch shows, films, and other live events. 

Family Fun

• Playgrounds & Parks: Various local parks and playgrounds, including those managed by Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District.
• Bowlero Hemet: A classic bowling alley for family fun.