California Citrus State Historic Park 9400 Dufferin Avenue • Riverside • CA 92503


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Set amid a fragrant citrus grove in Riverside, this living museum is a remarkable testament to California’s rich history in the citrus industry. Blessed with over 250 acres of gracious groves of trees, historic outbuildings, and spacious, palm-studded lawns, it’s also a truly special place to say “I do.”
  • The historic Craftsman-style Sunkist Center is the park’s crown jewel, beautifully crafted with natural stone, warm wooden beams, and gracious windows that flood the space with light. An adjoining patio, illuminated with market lights and surrounded by citrus trees, creates a lovely indoor/outdoor flow.
  • Nestled in the curve of a sun-kissed hillside you’ll find a pretty gazebo and adjacent covered pavilion. Flowered trellises frame both sides, with the nearby rose garden creating a sweetly scented setting for ceremonies, intimate gatherings, and al fresco cocktail receptions. A built-in stage invites you to dance the night away.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $3,800/event and up
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Space reserved
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Type of event
Ceremony Fee
  • $1,500/event and up
  • Ceremony fee varies depending on:
    • Type of event
  • Ceremony with a reception costs $1,500.

    Ceremony-only costs $2,500.

Package Prices
  • $19,500/event and up
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Package chosen
Meals (when priced separately)
  • $65/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 23%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book California Citrus State Historic Park, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside offers all-inclusive wedding packages starting at $19,500, and what's in yours depends on the package you choose. The venue's in-house partners cover catering, bar service through three in-house bar providers, a DJ and sound, plus tables, chairs, linens, tableware, lighting and draping. The Sunkist Center also comes with a dressing room, indoor restrooms, a caterers' staging kitchen and market lighting in the courtyard. If you book pieces separately, catering starts at $65 per person and there's a 23% service charge. Ask for a package breakdown on your tour so you can see exactly what's covered.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at California Citrus State Historic Park, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can have both at California Citrus State Historic Park, so nobody has to drive between them. The Sunkist Center has a ceremony space in its citrus-lined courtyard and an alternate ceremony spot on the lawn, and your reception moves inside, where there's seating for up to 150. Adding a ceremony to your reception is $1,500, and a ceremony on its own is $2,500.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to California Citrus State Historic Park or do we have to use yours?

At California Citrus State Historic Park, catering comes from the venue's in-house team or its preferred list, so you'll choose from those rather than bring in any caterer. If you're planning an Indian menu or need Glatt-Kosher meals, caterers from the preferred list are accepted. Bar service is in-house, through one of three bar providers, with hosted, no-host and hybrid options. For photographers, florists and decorators, the team can point you to its preferred professionals.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at California Citrus State Historic Park, and is there a minimum?

Weddings at California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside start at $3,800 for the venue rental, and all-inclusive packages start at $19,500. A few things move the price: the day of the week, which space you book, your guest count, how long your event runs and the type of event. Adding a ceremony to your reception is $1,500, while a ceremony on its own is $2,500. When catering is priced separately, meals start at $65 per person, and a 23% service charge applies. Use those starting figures to sketch your budget, then ask the events team for a quote built around your date and guest count.

What makes California Citrus State Historic Park different from the other venues near it?

California Citrus State Historic Park lets you celebrate inside a living history museum, surrounded by more than 200 acres of citrus groves in Riverside. All-inclusive packages are available, and you can hold your ceremony and reception on the same grounds. The Sunkist Center, built in 1993 in the Craftsman style, has a high raftered ceiling, chandeliers, dark wood floors and a citrus-lined courtyard, with mountain and city-light views to the north and groves and palms to the south. On a hillside, the gazebo and covered pavilion sit beside a rose garden and a built-in dance stage. If historic grounds and orchard views are on your list, it's worth a visit.

Does California Citrus State Historic Park work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

Yes, California Citrus State Historic Park works well for small weddings, and elopement packages are available. The Amphitheater & Gazebo is set up for intimate events and micro weddings: the amphitheater seats up to 100 for a ceremony, and the gazebo holds up to 50 seated or 75 standing. You'll find built-in stage and seating, a covered pavilion and on-site tables and chairs. Book a private tour to see which spot fits your guest count.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 300
Cocktails, etc. Standing 200 250
Reception Seated 150 250
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house
Preferred list

Preferred list catering is accepted for Indian cuisine and Glatt-Kosher meals.


Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Ballroom
  • Park
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Ranch / Farm
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Garden

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Mountains
  • Park

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