I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.
California is huge and ripe for the picking for those who want an adventure.
Are you looking for a more rural area to take a quick trip to or maybe you want to spend a few days?
For those of you who live in San Diego, Norco is less than a 1 1/2 hour ride and there is a lot of outdoor fun waiting.
The architecture in Norco is more Western and the area itself is rural.
Get out of the traffic, away from the zoo, and spend a little time reconnecting with nature.
Pack up your Jeep, your favorite hiking boots, a cooler and travel up the coast and more inland to Norco, California!
Weekends and getaways are made for recharging, relaxing and rediscovering things you love to do.
As a travel writer, I am always looking for new and fun adventures.
These 5 road trip adventures in Norco you want to experience fit perfectly into weekend getaways!
5 Road Trip Adventures in Norco You Want To Experience
California Citrus State Historic Park (1)
Visit the small museum, take a walking tour of the grounds and top it off with a citrus sampling and you are in the middle of Adventure 1.
The tasting stations are numerous (about 8) and you can taste from sweet to sour picked fruits. What fun!
Your walk area includes 300 acres on a park preserve. This tour will share with you the background on California’s history in the citrus industry!
Hike To Pumpkin Rock (2)
Are you looking for a moderate hike? Then you want to hike to Pumpkin Rock.
There are a few different trails you can take up and when you get to the top you get to see the famed Pumpkin Rock. It is always busy, but very manageable.
Horseback Riding (3)
While I am not a fan (on a recent trip, not in Norco, I got tossed from a horse because a bear was around), horseback riding is a blast.
In fact, S&D Horseback Riding will have you back in the saddle and enjoying your day.
As your horse trots, you can enjoy the scenery and time with your family.
The location boasts a wildlife preserve and riverbed riding trails. By the way, reservations are suggested!
Culture and No Entrance Fee (4)
You don’t need to be a church-going, faith-based person to visit here.
Come with an open mind and ready to be astounded by the size and enjoy the fifth traditional Hindu Mandir in North America. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills is your 4th destination.
Inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Come to feel inspired, stay for the food in the cafe or to see the fountain. It’s spectacular.
From the video introduction, you will see to the first-floor museum.
Make This Museum Your Mission (5)
5 Road Trip Adventures in Norco You Want To Experience
When you can visit a mission do it! The Mission Inn Museum in Riverside is a nonprofit museum.
The Mission Inn Museum is also a hotel, so you can stay here and then enjoy the guided tour to enjoy the history, architecture and unique collections.
Truly a must if you are in the area.
Pack up your van, car, Jeep, Pacifica, RAM and head out for a road-tripping adventure. Your vehicle needs an adventure, and your family needs your time. Have a great trip! ~ DANA XO