Area Info
History
Arroyo Fairways is located in the beautiful desert city of Hemet, CA in Riverside
County. It has been named Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the past 23 years. Hemet is closely located to the San Jacinto Mountains and is known primarily as a retirement community but it is also becoming home to significant numbers of younger families who provide services to the senior population or who are simply fleeing the more urbanized areas of Southern California. The economy is based primarily on service to the senior community and ancillary services such as financial institutions and the health care professions. And with its, easy access to San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, the abundant work force and recreational opportunities make the area
appealing.
Because of the unique location of Hemet you are only a short drive to any of your
entertainment choices including beaches, mountains, desert, shopping malls,
theaters and sports activities.
Favorite pastimes range from fishing and boating, bicycling and horseback riding,
hiking to lawn bowling and hot air ballooning.
Shopping
There are many places to shop close to Arroyo Fairways. Whether you are
looking to do your grocery shopping, something for yourself, a gift or pick up your prescriptions, you’ll be sure to find it within a short commute, here are just a few:
Hemet Valley Mall – Anchored by J.C. Penney and Sears, this mall has an
excellent mix of national, regional and local tenants
Desert Hills Premium Outlets – Over 130 Outlet Stores to choose from, get great
deals on amazing designer items.
Medical Centers/Hospitals
Hemet, located in Riverside County gives you convenient access to over 31
hospitals and medical centers.
Hemet Valley Medical Center – located at 1117 E. Devonshire Ave., Hemet,
CA 92543. This Medical Center is a 327-bed hospital patient with a full array of
inpatient and outpatient services.
San Gorgonio Medical Hospital – located at 600 N. Highland Springs Avenue,
Banning, CA. SGMH Services include 24 Hour Emergency Care, Cardiac
Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics, Physical Therapy and many other
services.
Valley Plaza Doctors Hospital
Moreno Valley Medical Center
Transportation
Airports
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is located about 50 miles from Arroyo
Fairways.
Ontario International Airport is located about 55 miles from Arroyo Fairways.
Bus
Riverside Transit Agency provides public transportation, for your convenience, a
bus stop is located adjacent to the community.
Recreation
Lakes
Diamond Valley Lake is a lifeline for Southern California in times of drought. The lake holds enough water to meet the area’s emergency and drought needs for six months. This lake offers many recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve and nearby you will find the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve containing some of Southern California’s last vernal pools that support fairy shrimp, wintering waterfowl and spring wildflowers.
Restaurants/Theatre
Hemet has its share of restaurant chains, as well as many independent
restaurants offering a wide choice of international cuisine.
Ramona Hillside Players – Local theatre company offering many types of plays
for all ages.
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre– Located on 160 acres in the south hills of Hemet,
CA. The amphitheater with its acoustical attributes and beautiful mountain views
hosts “Ramona” the oldest continuing outdoor drama in the United States and the Official Outdoor Play of the State of California.
Regal Cinemas Hemet – Offering you 12 theatres to choose from allowing you to
stay up to date with the newest releases.
Casino
Located less than 15 minutes from Arroyo Fairways, Soboba Casino is nestled
in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains is your one-stop headquarters for
gaming and entertainment. Soboba features 2,000 slot machines, over 20 table
games, two restaurants, a large sports lounge and a 12,000 seat entertainment
pavilion.
Museums
Western Science Center – During the construction of Diamond Valley Lake
a fascinating collection of archaeological artifacts and Ice Age Fossils were
discovered. A state of the art museum was built to house these incredible finds.
Historic Santa Fe Depot – Located at State Street and Florida Avenue, the freight house portion of the depot is where the museum is located and was built in 1898. This is one of the oldest structures in Hemet.
Estudillo Heritage Park and San Jacinto Museum – One of the most historically
significant structures in Riverside County. The San Jacinto Museum has
relocated the Estudillo Family Home to the Estudillo Heritage Park and it includes historic treasures from one of California’s oldest cities, Indian artifacts from our local tribes and other historic memorabilia.
Golfing
Arroyo Fairways offers you a 9 hole golf course for you to play your day away.
However, when you’re interested in venturing out to other golf courses, you’ll find up to four golf courses nearby.
