Epstein Booked Stay at Riverside's Mission Inn, Records Show

Infamous sex trafficker planned to attend 2012 conference at Esri in Redlands, according to DOJ documents.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Newly released U.S. Department of Justice records show that notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein paid for two rooms at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California while planning to attend a 2012 conference at Esri's headquarters in Redlands. The documents indicate Epstein booked the inn's presidential suite and a room for "two girls," though it's unclear if he actually stayed at the hotel or attended the conference.

Why it matters

Epstein's connections to powerful figures, including former President Donald Trump, have come under increased scrutiny since his death in 2019. This new information about his planned visit to the Inland Empire raises questions about the extent of Epstein's activities and who he may have interacted with during his travels.

The details

According to the DOJ records, Epstein's assistant made detailed arrangements for him to stay at the Mission Inn from September 18-21, 2012 while he planned to attend the WWW Conference at Esri. Epstein requested a fan for his room and booked a two-hour spa session. The records also include Epstein's "travel instructions" listing items he wanted packed, including muffins, jerky, and a "ginger drink." While it's unclear if Epstein actually stayed at the hotel or went to the conference, a September 21 email from the Mission Inn thanked him for his "patronage" and looked forward to his next visit.

  • On September 10, 2012, Epstein asked to book two rooms at the Mission Inn.
  • Epstein was originally scheduled to stay at the Mission Inn from September 18-21, 2012, but cut his stay short by one night.
  • Epstein booked a two-hour spa session at the Mission Inn on the afternoon of September 18, 2012.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A notorious sex trafficker who died in 2019 at age 66 while jailed on federal sex trafficking charges. Epstein ran a sex-trafficking ring involving girls as young as 14 and had connections to many powerful figures, including former President Donald Trump.

Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

An iconic landmark hotel in Riverside, California dating back to the 1870s that has hosted many high-profile guests over the years.

Esri

A software company headquartered in Redlands, California that was hosting the WWW Conference in 2012 that Epstein planned to attend.

Richard Saul Wurman

An architect and author who founded the TED Talks and was responsible for organizing the WWW Conference that Epstein planned to attend.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has faced pressure to share more details about his relationship with Epstein, which he has tried to distance himself from since winning back the White House.

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What’s next

The judge in any potential criminal case against Epstein's associates will decide on the admissibility of the newly released DOJ records.

The takeaway

This case highlights the extensive connections and activities of the late Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious sex trafficker, and raises further questions about who he may have interacted with during his travels, including potentially powerful figures in the Inland Empire region.