Hemet, CA

united states

Hemet is a desert city in Riverside County, reached mainly via winding State Route 74 from I-215 or I-5. The city sits at 1,600 feet in the San Jacinto Valley, surrounded by mountains. It's known for retirees, outdoor recreation, and the historic Ramona Pageant, an outdoor drama that's been performed annually since 1923 in a natural mountain amphitheater.