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Turtle Creek Apartments · Arlanza, Riverside, CA
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
When people ask what it's like to live at Turtle Creek, we always start with the location. Our community sits on Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside's Arlanza neighborhood, and so much of everyday life is right outside the gate. Your morning coffee at Dutch Bros is a two-minute walk. Walmart is five minutes on foot. Saturday brunch at Flo's Farmhouse Cafe, a local favorite since 1992, is an easy stroll up the street.
When you want some fresh air, the newly renovated Tim Strack Park is about ten minutes away on foot, with outdoor fitness stations, playgrounds and walking paths, and it's a favorite with neighbors out walking their dogs. When you do get in the car, the rest is close by too. The 91 Freeway on-ramp at Van Buren Boulevard is about six minutes away, and the Galleria at Tyler, Kaiser Permanente, Collins Aerospace, California Baptist University and two Metrolink stations are all within about a ten-minute drive.
We put this guide together so you can picture your days here before you ever visit: where to grab dinner, pick up groceries, work out, get outside and get to work. Take a look around, then come see it in person. We'd love to show you home.
— The Turtle Creek Team
- 2 minwalk to coffee
- 5 minwalk to Walmart Supercenter
- 10 minwalk to Tim Strack Park
- 6 mindrive to the 91 Freeway
- 7 mindrive to Galleria at Tyler
Restaurants & Coffee Near Turtle Creek
Walk to coffee, pho and one of Riverside's best-loved breakfast spots, with more local favorites a short drive away.
Dutch Bros Coffee
4990 Van Buren Blvd
Drive-thru coffee, practically next door.
0.1 mi2-min walk
Flo's Farmhouse Cafe
5620 Van Buren Blvd
Family-owned breakfast and brunch spot serving the neighborhood since 1992.
0.6 mi11-min walk3-min drive
Pho Anh
5646 Van Buren Blvd
Vietnamese pho, banh mi and vegetarian dishes.
0.6 mi11-min walk3-min drive
Little Beijing
5800 Van Buren Blvd
Neighborhood Chinese restaurant for dine-in or takeout.
0.7 mi13-min walk3-min drive
Starbucks, WaBa Grill & Popeyes
Arlington Plaza, Van Buren Blvd & Arlington Ave
Coffee, healthy rice bowls and quick bites in one stop.
1.1 mi22-min walk4-min drive
In-N-Out Burger
3483 Van Buren Blvd
The Southern California classic.
1.9 mi6-min drive
Cielito Lindo
10277 Arlington Ave
Sit-down Mexican restaurant known for seafood fajitas, molcajetes and specialty drinks.
2.1 mi6-min drive
Thompson Brewing
9900 Indiana Ave
Family-run brewery and restaurant.
2.2 mi7-min drive
The Cheesecake Factory, Yard House & P.F. Chang's
Galleria at Tyler
Popular sit-down restaurants for a night out.
2.4 mi7-min drive
Groceries & Shopping
Everyday errands are a short walk away, and Riverside's largest mall is just minutes by car.
Walmart Supercenter
5200 Van Buren Blvd
Groceries, pharmacy and household basics.
0.3 mi5-min walk
Van Buren Plaza
5600–5750 Van Buren Blvd
Neighborhood center with Flo's, Pho Anh and everyday services.
0.6 mi11-min walk3-min drive
Food 4 Less
4250 Van Buren Blvd
Budget-friendly grocery store.
0.6 mi12-min walk3-min drive
Cardenas Market
Arlington Plaza, Van Buren Blvd & Arlington Ave
Latin grocery with a fresh meat counter, produce and prepared foods.
1.1 mi22-min walk4-min drive
Stater Bros. Markets
7200 Arlington Ave
Full-service Inland Empire supermarket.
1.1 mi22-min walk4-min drive
Galleria at Tyler
1299 Galleria at Tyler
Riverside's main mall, with about 170 stores, Macy's, JCPenney and an AMC theater.
2.4 mi7-min drive
Target
3520 Tyler St
Groceries, home goods and more, next to the Galleria.
2.4 mi7-min drive
Parks, Recreation & Dog-Friendly Spots
Beyond our on-site pool, spa, dog park and playground, green space is close by, including spots to take your dog. Riverside city parks welcome dogs on a leash up to six feet long.
Tim Strack Park
Arlanza neighborhood (formerly El Dorado Park)
8.5 acres, reopened in 2025 with outdoor fitness stations, two playgrounds, picnic areas and walking paths. A neighborhood favorite for daily dog walks.
About a 10-min walk
Bryant Park & Arlanza Community Center
7950 Philbin Ave
Sports fields, courts, open lawns and the neighborhood community center. A good spot for a leashed stroll with your dog.
0.7 mi14-min walk3-min drive
Arlington Park
3860 Van Buren Blvd
Public swimming pool plus pickleball and tennis courts, with grassy areas for walking a leashed dog.
1.3 mi26-min walk5-min drive
Riverwalk Dog Park
4198 Pierce St
City of Riverside off-leash dog park where your dog can run and play. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
4.3 mi12-min drive
Gyms & Fitness
Work out at home, outdoors or at a full-service gym nearby.
Turtle Creek Fitness Center
On-site
Resident fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, including a new functional trainer.
On-site
Tim Strack Park Fitness Stations
Arlanza neighborhood
Free outdoor workout equipment in a newly renovated park.
About a 10-min walk
Arlanza Community Center Fitness Center
7950 Philbin Ave
City-run 11,500 sq ft fitness center and a budget-friendly option.
0.7 mi14-min walk3-min drive
Planet Fitness
3380 Tyler St
Low-cost membership gym.
2.5 mi7-min drive
LA Fitness
10988 Magnolia Ave
Full-service gym with group classes and a pool.
3.0 mi8-min drive
Schools, Colleges & Library
Turtle Creek is served by Alvord Unified School District, with three universities and colleges nearby.
Foothill Elementary School
8230 Wells Ave
Alvord Unified, grades K–5.
0.4 mi8-min walk
Wells Middle School
10000 Wells Ave
Alvord Unified, grades 6–8.
0.7 mi14-min walk3-min drive
La Sierra High School
4145 La Sierra Ave
Alvord Unified, grades 9–12.
2.1 mi7-min drive
Arlanza Library
8267 Philbin Ave
Riverside Public Library branch.
0.8 mi16-min walk4-min drive
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave
Private university with about 10,000 students.
2.7 mi6-min drive
La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Pkwy
Private liberal arts university.
4.1 mi9-min drive
Riverside City College
4800 Magnolia Ave
Community college and university transfer pathway.
6.2 mi12-min drive
Major Employers Nearby
Some of Riverside's largest employers are a short commute from home.
Collins Aerospace
8200 Arlington Ave
Aerospace manufacturer and one of Riverside's top 10 employers, with about 1,000 jobs.
1.2 mi24-min walk5-min drive
Riverside Municipal Airport
6951 Flight Rd
General aviation airport and surrounding business park.
1.5 mi30-min walk5-min drive
Doctors Hospital of Riverside
3865 Jackson St
Full-service community hospital.
1.5 mi30-min walk3-min drive
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave
A major local employer in higher education.
2.7 mi6-min drive
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
10800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside's third-largest employer, with about 5,800 jobs.
2.9 mi6-min drive
J Ginger Masonry
8188 Lincoln Ave
Construction company with about 1,000 jobs.
3.3 mi9-min drive
Riverside Medical Clinic
7117 Brockton Ave
Large multi-specialty medical group.
4.5 mi12-min drive
Riverside City College
4800 Magnolia Ave
Employer of about 1,350 faculty and staff.
6.2 mi12-min drive
Healthcare
Two major hospitals are within a few minutes' drive.
Doctors Hospital of Riverside
3865 Jackson St
Emergency and hospital care.
1.5 mi30-min walk3-min drive
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
10800 Magnolia Ave
Hospital and medical offices.
2.9 mi6-min drive
Commuting & Entertainment
Quick freeway access and rail connections to Orange County and Los Angeles, plus movie nights close to home.
91 Freeway (Riverside Freeway)
Van Buren Blvd interchange
Straight down Van Buren Boulevard to the 91, with direct routes to Corona, Orange County and downtown Riverside.
2.0 mi6-min drive
Riverside–La Sierra Metrolink Station
10901 Indiana Ave
Commuter rail toward Orange County and Los Angeles.
4.2 mi9-min drive
Jurupa Valley–Pedley Metrolink Station
6001 Pedley Rd, Jurupa Valley
Riverside Line service toward Los Angeles.
4.0 mi11-min drive
Van Buren Drive-In Theatre
3035 Van Buren Blvd
One of the last drive-in movie theaters in Southern California.
2.5 mi7-min drive
AMC Theatres
Galleria at Tyler
First-run movies at the mall.
2.4 mi7-min drive
Neighborhood FAQ
What neighborhood is Turtle Creek Apartments in?
Turtle Creek is at 4826 Van Buren Blvd in the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside, California (ZIP 92503).
What can I walk to from Turtle Creek?
Dutch Bros Coffee is about a 2-minute walk and Walmart Supercenter is about 5 minutes. Tim Strack Park is about 10 minutes on foot, and Flo's Farmhouse Cafe, Pho Anh and Food 4 Less are each about 11 to 12 minutes away.
Which schools serve Turtle Creek Apartments?
Turtle Creek is in Alvord Unified School District. Nearby schools include Foothill Elementary (0.4 mi), Wells Middle School (0.7 mi) and La Sierra High School (2.1 mi). Please confirm school assignments with the district.
How close is Turtle Creek to major employers?
Collins Aerospace and Riverside Municipal Airport are about a 5-minute drive. Doctors Hospital of Riverside is about 3 minutes, and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center is about 6 minutes.
Is there a gym near Turtle Creek?
Yes. Residents have an on-site fitness center, free outdoor fitness stations at Tim Strack Park, and the Arlanza Community Center fitness center 0.7 miles away. Planet Fitness and LA Fitness are each within about an 8-minute drive.
Are there places to take my dog near Turtle Creek?
Yes. Turtle Creek has an on-site dog park, and Tim Strack Park is about a 10-minute walk away and popular for leashed dog walks. For off-leash play, Riverwalk Dog Park is about a 12-minute drive.
How close is Turtle Creek to the 91 Freeway?
The 91 Freeway on-ramp at Van Buren Boulevard is about 2 miles away, roughly a 6-minute drive straight down Van Buren.
Is Turtle Creek near Metrolink?
The Riverside–La Sierra Metrolink station is about a 9-minute drive, and the Jurupa Valley–Pedley station is about 11 minutes.
See the Neighborhood for Yourself
Schedule a tour of Turtle Creek and explore everything nearby.
Schedule a Tour Call (951) 729-6744Distances and times are approximate from 4826 Van Buren Blvd. Walking times assume about 20 minutes per mile, and drive times don't include traffic. Businesses and hours may change.