<P> Riverside is the 59th largest city in the United States , 12th largest city in California , and the largest city in California 's Inland Empire metro area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 81.4 square miles ( 210.8 km ) , of which 81.1 square miles ( 210 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles ( 0.78 km ) ( 0.37 % ) is water . The elevation of downtown Riverside is 860 feet ( 260 m ) . Hills within the city limits include Mount Rubidoux , a city landmark and tourist attraction . Riverside is surrounded by small and large mountains , some of which get a dusting of winter snow . Many residents also enjoy the many beaches of southern California . Riverside is about a 47 - mile drive to the Pacific Ocean and is close to Orange county and Los Angeles county . </P>
<P> Riverside is the 59th largest city in the United States , 12th largest city in California , and the largest city in California 's Inland Empire metro area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 81.4 square miles ( 210.8 km ) , of which 81.1 square miles ( 210 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles ( 0.78 km ) ( 0.37 % ) is water . The elevation of downtown Riverside is 860 feet ( 260 m ) . Hills within the city limits include Mount Rubidoux , a city landmark and tourist attraction . Riverside is surrounded by small and large mountains , some of which get a dusting of winter snow . Many residents also enjoy the many beaches of southern California . Riverside is about a 47 - mile drive to the Pacific Ocean and is close to Orange county and Los Angeles county . </P>
how far is riverside ca from the ocean
how far is riverside ca from the ocean
a 47 - mile drive
a 47 - mile drive