Where is Moreno Valley, California, USA?

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Where is Moreno Valley Located? - Moreno Valley is a city located in the Riverside County of California, United States. Moreno Valley lies between 39.6133 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0166 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Moreno Valley Located?

Moreno Valley is a city located in the Riverside County of California, United States. Moreno Valley lies between 39.6133 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0166 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Moreno Valley city is 208634 people and the city has a total area of 51.26 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Moreno Valley, California Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMoreno Valley
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
State CapitalSacramento
US RegionPacific
Latitude33.9425° N
Longitude117.2297° W
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Land Area51.33 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area51.35 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)208,634
Population DensityApproximately 4,065 per sq mi
ZIP Codes92551, 92553, 92555, 92557
Area Code951
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code06-49270
Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 25th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Moreno Valley

CategoryInformation
Airport NameOntario International Airport
IATA CodeONT
PortPort of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 215, State Route 60, State Route 91, State Route 79
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Metrolink and Amtrak services available in Riverside
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRiverside Transit Agency (RTA)
  • Interstate 215 – Major north–south freeway connecting Moreno Valley with Riverside, San Bernardino, and Temecula.
  • State Route 60 – Important east–west freeway connecting Moreno Valley with the Inland Empire and Los Angeles region.
  • State Route 91 – Regional freeway providing access toward Orange County and Riverside County communities.
  • State Route 79 – Historic highway connecting Moreno Valley with nearby rural and mountain areas.

Top Places to Visit in Moreno Valley, California

Landmark NameType
Box Springs Mountain ReserveNature Reserve
March Field Air MuseumAviation Museum
Lake Perris State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area
Moreno Valley Ranch Golf ClubGolf Course
Hidden Springs ParkPark
Hound Town Dog ParkRecreation Area
Western Science CenterMuseum
University VillageShopping and Entertainment Area
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness ParkNature Area
Lake Perris DamEngineering Landmark

Driving Distances from Moreno Valley, California to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RiversideCalifornia1220 minutes
PerrisCalifornia1220 minutes
RedlandsCalifornia2030 minutes
San BernardinoCalifornia1825 minutes
CoronaCalifornia2835 minutes
OntarioCalifornia3545 minutes
FontanaCalifornia2535 minutes
AnaheimCalifornia601 hour
Los AngelesCalifornia701 hour 20 minutes
San DiegoCalifornia1001 hour 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Moreno Valley, California

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Moreno Valley CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, transfer programs, and career education
University of California, RiversidePublicUniversityResearch, engineering, sciences, and liberal arts
California Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, business, and professional programs
Riverside City CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and transfer education
California State University, San BernardinoPublicUniversityBusiness, education, and research programs

Waterbodies in Moreno Valley, California

Lake Perris, Box Springs Wash, San Jacinto River, Alessandro Lake, Sunnymead Ranch Lake, March Inland Port water areas, Perris Reservoir, Mystic Lake.

Stadiums in Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley High School Stadium, Canyon Springs High School Stadium, Valley View High School Stadium, Moreno Valley College Sports Facilities, Riverside Sports Complex.

Moreno Valley, California — Key Historical Facts

  • Moreno Valley developed from agricultural communities in the Moreno Valley region, including the historic settlements of Moreno and Alessandro.
  • The area grew rapidly during the late twentieth century as residential development expanded throughout the Inland Empire.
  • Moreno Valley was incorporated as a city in 1984 and became one of the largest cities in Riverside County. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • The city's location near Interstate 215 and State Route 60 helped support major residential, commercial, and logistics growth. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Today, Moreno Valley is known for its parks, educational institutions, business centers, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Southern California destinations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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