Hemet sits in the San Jacinto Valley, with the San Jacinto Mountains rising to the east and Diamond Valley Lake offering water and trails nearby. Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, an outdoor stage set against the hills, hosts the Ramona Pageant, a long running outdoor play that tells a story of early California and draws audiences to the valley each year. The Western Science Center, near Diamond Valley Lake, explores Ice Age fossils and regional history found during the lake's construction.