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Readers Choice voters know the top hot spots in the Inland Empire, from best movie theater to best place to play poker. They’ve chosen Soboba Casino in San Jacinto as the best place to see live entertainment, and Monster Pizza in Hemet as the best spot for karaoke.

Soboba Casino
www.soboba.com
23333 Soboba Road in San Jacinto.
866-4-SOBOBA

Nestled in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, Soboba Casino is the headquarters for San Jacinto gaming and entertainment.

The arena is the perfect venue for large national acts, including live boxing, music and comedians. Past performers have included Santana and Marco Antonio Solis.

The 74,000-square-foot casino features a huge sports lounge, 2,000 slot machines and more than 20 table games.

Café Soboba offers casual dining, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Soboba Steakhouse and sushi can be enjoyed at Spicy Sushi and Teriyaki.

Second Place

Riverside’s Children’s Theatre
www.riversidechildrenstheatre.org
2900 Adams St., Riverside.
951-689-5660

 

Riverside’s Children’s Theatre
www.riversidechildrenstheatre.org
2900 Adams St., Riverside.
951-689-5660

Riverside Children’s Theatre (RCT) is the leading children’s theater in Riverside County. For more than 50 years, RCT has introduced thousands of children to the magical world of theatre through participation in drama instruction and performances opportunities.

Second Place

ISIS
PO Box 1144, Idyllwild
951-692-9553

 

Regal Cinemas Riverside Plaza Stadium 16
www.regmovies.com
3535 Central Ave., Riverside
951-784-4600

This convenient Regal Theater is one of the best places to see a movie not only because of the theater’s friendly staff, comfy stadium-style seats and tantalizing concessions. It’s one of the best places to see a movie because of the theater’s close proximity to the 91 Freeway and the surrounding Riverside Plaza entertainment center, where there are also great shops and restaurants.

Second Place

Regal Cinemas Hemet Cinema 12
www.regmovies.com
2369 W. Florida Ave, Hemet
951-658-2939

 

Monster Pizza
41855 East Florida Ave., Hemet
951-652-4334

Friday nights are Karaoke Night at Monster Pizza in Hemet. Live bands perform on Saturdays. Different specials are offered each week. Monday Night Football Specials are $1.50 draft beer, XL pizza $8.99, special appetizers each week.

Family-owned by husband and wife Paul and Laura Evans for about two years, Monster Pizza also employs their daughter Julia Bickett who works as a cashier, server and dishwasher. She says, “The family is very welcoming,  and the customers feel at home here.” Wine tasting is available, call for information. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, and on weekends later.

Second Place

El Torito
www.eltorito.com

 

Mr. Wilson - Hemet
951-550-7853, 951-492-9820  

Mr. Wilson has been serving the local SoCal rock scene for more than three years with energy-filled, danceable rock hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and‘90s. Mr.Wilson consists of Matt Beavers, lead vocals; Gerry Castro, bass and vocals; Nick Litwin, drums and vocals; and Jeff Vargo, lead guitar and vocals.

Second Place

Fellguard
www.myspace.com/fellguard

 

Lake Alice Trading Co.
www.lakealicetradingco.com
3616 University Ave., Riverside.
951-686-7343

Open seven days a week, The Lake features cool bands every week, like reggae-rock-grunge band Inhale, classic rock bands Vengeance and Galaxy Flyers, and also theme nights like Axel’s Hot Rod & Rockabilly Party and the annual Halloween Bash. They even feature School of Rock. What’s not to love about this place? Wednesdays are local live music nights and Mondays are karaoke nights right after Monday night football.

Second Place

California Palms Restaurant
www.californiapalms.biz
2524 E. Florida Ave. in Hemet.
951-925-0591

 

Soboba Casino
www.soboba.com
23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto
866-4-SOBOBA

Nestled in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, Soboba Casino is the headquarters for San Jacinto gaming and entertainment.

The 74,000-square-foot casino features a huge sports lounge, 2,000 slot machines and more than 20 table games.

The arena is the perfect venue for large national acts, including live boxing, music and comedians. Past performers have included Santana and Marco Antonio Solis.

Café Soboba offers casual dining, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Soboba Steakhouse and sushi can be enjoyed at Spicy Sushi and Teriyaki.

Second Place

Pechanga Resort & Casino
www.pechanga.com
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
877-711-2WIN

 

Soboba Casino
www.soboba.com
23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto
866-4-SOBOBA

Nestled in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, Soboba Casino is the headquarters for San Jacinto gaming and entertainment.

The 74,000-square-foot casino features a huge sports lounge, 2,000 slot machines and more than 20 table games.

The arena is the perfect venue for large national acts, including live boxing, music and comedians. Past performers have included Santana and Marco Antonio Solis.

Café Soboba offers casual dining, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Soboba Steakhouse and sushi can be enjoyed at Spicy Sushi and Teriyaki.

Second Place

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
www.morongocasinoresort.com
49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon
800-252-4499

 

V.I.P. Night Club
www.vip-nightclub.com
3673 Merrill Avenue, Riverside
951-784-2370

V.I.P Nightclub is the place to be for nightlife if you’re 18 and older. There are different specials each night, including free pool all night long on Mondays, dancing with DJ Jonathan on Wednesdays and The Dreamgirls Revue on Fridays.