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About Loft 84 Magic Castle Event Venue
Loft 84 Magic Castle Event Venue sits in the heart of downtown Riverside, housed within the Aurea Vista/Loft.84 complex. A City Historic Landmark (No. 84), this space carries a rich history dating back to 1928 when it opened as Aurea Vista. Restored in 2014 and still marketed as Loft.84, the venue now offers versatile spaces including the Citrus Ballroom, the G. Stanley Wilson Room, and a mezzanine level for mingling and receptions. Whether you’re planning a ceremony, a reception with a dance floor, or a themed experience, Loft 84 provides a timeless backdrop with modern convenience.
Below you’ll find seating options, parking details, transit accessibility, and nearby hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure the ideal experience for your event in Riverside.
Venue spaces are designed to accommodate a range of events. The Citrus Ballroom can host up to 125 guests for a combined ceremony and reception, or up to 200 guests for a reception-only setup with a dance floor. On-site seating includes 150 chairs as part of the room inventory. For parking, there’s an on-site downtown Riverside lot directly across from the venue entrance, with free guest parking after certain hours (Mon–Fri after 7 PM; Sat/Sun all day). The closest parking garage is located at 3403 10th St, Riverside. Transit access is convenient via Omnitrans Route 84 and local downtown Riverside bus services.
We’ve got trusted affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you plan. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center, and Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown are popular options within a short distance. Want help coordinating? Our network connects you with reliable partners to secure your logistics with ease.
For more about Loft 84’s history and features, you can explore the venue’s past as Aurea Vista and its architectural heritage, along with upcoming event ideas and photo-worthy spaces such as the citrus-themed ballroom and the elegant mezzanine area.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 3840 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501.
- Venue type and history: Historic event venue within the Aurea Vista/Loft .84 complex; features spaces such as the Citrus Ballroom, G. Stanley Wilson Room, and mezzanine; listed as City Historic Landmark No. 84.
- Renaming/rename history: The space originated as Aurea Vista (hotel and banquet space) opened in 1928 and was restored in 2014 as Loft .84; still marketed as Loft .84 today.
- Capacity and seating: The Citrus Ballroom can accommodate up to 125 guests for Ceremony & Reception, and up to 200 guests for Reception-only with a dance floor; on-site seating arrangements include 150 chairs as part of the room inventory.
- Parking: On-site downtown Riverside parking lot directly across from the venue entrance; free guest parking after certain hours (Mon–Fri after 7 PM; Sat/Sun all day); closest parking garage at 3403 10th St, Riverside.
- Transit: Located in downtown Riverside with local bus access; Omnitrans Route 84 serves the Riverside area (transit options vary by stop and schedule).
- Nearby hotels: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (3649 Mission Inn Ave), Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center (3400 Market St), Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown (3500 Market St).
- Notable events hosted: Opened 1928 as Aurea Vista; historic architecture by G. Stanley Wilson; space used historically for ballroom events and more recently for themed experiences (e.g., Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in 2024).