Things to do in Beaumont
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California’s third seat of government (1853-54.) It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The interior includes a board-for-board reconstruction of the building’s original floor with ponderosa pine. The desks, three of which are originals from the Benicia period or earlier, are furnished with a candlestick, a 19th century newspaper, a quill pen and a top hat. Call 707-745-3385 for more information.
California Speedway
This two-mile asphalt track is home to professional auto racing, including NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and PPG CART World Series races. Call 800-944-7223 for more information.
9300 Cherry Ave, Beaumont, CA
Glen Helen Regional Park
Spend the day enjoying swimming, fishing, nature trails, picnicking, water slides and more, all on 500 acres. Call 909-887-7540 for more information.
2555 Glen Helen Pkwy, Beaumont, CA
Lake Gregory Regional Park
Lake Gregory Regional Park is an alpine jewel nestled in the pine forests of Crestline, CA. Here you can fish from the shore year-round, picnic, hike, swim and boat on 150 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. Call 909-338-2233 for more information.
24171 Lake Dr, Beaumont, CA
Riverside Municipal Museum
An elegant reminder of the affluent homes, Heritage House was restored and maintained in a manner reflective of its nineteenth-century construction, this grand house is now a meticulously researched example of historic tastes, values and lifestyle. Call 909-826-5273 for more information.
8193 Magnolia Avenue, Beaumont, CA