El Sobrante, California
El Sobrante is a community of 13,129 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit El Sobrante
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Castle Park, La Sierra University, Arlington Branch Library and Fire Hall and California Citrus State Historic Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in El Sobrante
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About El Sobrante
El Sobrante (pronounced [el soˈβɾante]; Spanish for 'The Leftovers', 'The Surplus', 'The Remaining Land') is a census-designated place in the Inland Empire region of Riverside County, California. El Sobrante sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet (391 m). The 2020 United States census reported El Sobrante's population was 14,039.
From the Wikipedia article El Sobrante, Riverside County, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Castle Park
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Family amusement centre in California
La Sierra University
School · 3.4 mi
Seventh-day Adventist university in Riverside, California, United States
Museums and landmarks33
Arlington Branch Library and Fire Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
United States historic place
California Citrus State Historic Park
Museum · 2.9 mi
Historic site in California, United States
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Castle Amusement Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
3500 Polk Street, Riverside
Mo-Th 13:00-20:00 "Mini Golf and Arcade only"; Fr 13:00-21:00...
Rancho Loma Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Grass, picnic area, swings, volleyball, playgrounds, basket ball, drinking fountain. video tour at https://youtu.be/HprOtlqCXPU
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
OK Tofu House
Restaurant · Korean · 2.5 mi
10560 Suite D Magnolia Avenue
63 more on the map.
History
The area was originally named El Sobrante de San Jacinto, with Maria del Rosario Estudilllo de Aguirre receiving a 5 league land grant in 1846. Her husband, José Antonio Aguirre, patented the grant in 1867.
From the History section of El Sobrante, Riverside County, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco
School · 5.3 mi
1400 Fullerton Ave., Corona
Healthcare4
Map of El Sobrante
212 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 55°F | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 43°F | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Riverside Muni Ap (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Home Gardens 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Woodcrest 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Riverside 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Corona 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Norco 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Temescal Valley 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Jurupa Valley 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Eastvale 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Mead Valley 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Ontario 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Riverside Library, Mliedel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Citrus State Park Visitors Center 20090905, MissionInn.Jim, Public domain
- La Sierra University Zapara School of Business 2023-1, DEGA MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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