Hemet is a suburb of Riverside with quiet neighborhoods, parks and attractions. Diamond Valley Lake offers water fun, including an aquatics center. The Western Science Center is a fascinating way to spend a day, or you can take the kids to the Fingerprints Kids Museum. Even with these youthful attractions, Hemet attracts a number of retired people. Riverside and San Bernardino are less than 30 minutes away. Schools in Hemet are above average and the median price of a home is $425,000.