The landmark known as the World's Largest Paper Cup is a concrete structure in Riverside, California, rather than Colton. It stands on Iowa Avenue in the Hunter Park industrial area.
- Location: Iowa Avenue, north of Palmyrita Avenue, in Riverside.
- What it is: a concrete cup-shaped landmark over three stories tall.
- Address: 800 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507.
What the paper cup landmark is
The World's Largest Paper Cup is a concrete structure shaped like a drinking cup, despite its familiar name. It stands in front of the former Lily-Tulip manufacturing company, later known as the Sweetheart Cup Company.
Descriptions give its height as 68.10 feet (20.76 meters), or over three stories, and its diameter as 102 inches. The cup is attributed to Shane Colton of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Where to find the World's Largest Paper Cup
The cup is at 800 Iowa Avenue in Riverside’s Hunter Park industrial area, on Iowa Avenue north of Palmyrita Avenue. When you plan your route, note that the landmark is outside Colton city limits, despite its close connection to Colton-area sightseeing.
Viewing access and safe stopping
The cup is described as a roadside landmark in an industrial area, but no designated stopping place or public access is identified. If you go, follow posted parking and access instructions, and don’t stop where your vehicle would obstruct traffic.
Pairing the stop with nearby Colton visits
To keep the geography clear, treat the cup as a Riverside stop and plan Colton visits separately. The Colton Area Museum is about a five-minute drive from Colton Inn, while the cup is about an eight-minute drive from there.
You can pair a visit to the Colton Area Museum with the cup as two area stops, keeping in mind that they are in different cities.
The City of Colton reports 54 local landmarks and six historic districts, and provides a historic-landmark handout and a map of its historic-preservation districts and landmarks. You can use these resources to put local history in context.
For local context beyond the roadside landmark, a Colton area guide can help frame your visit around the city.
FAQs
Is the World's Largest Paper Cup in Colton?
No. The landmark is in Riverside, California, in the Hunter Park industrial area.
What is the cup made of?
It is made of concrete, although it is commonly called a paper cup.
What is the landmark's address?
Its address is 800 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507, north of Palmyrita Avenue.
How tall is the World's Largest Paper Cup?
It is described as over three stories tall, with a stated height of 68.10 feet (20.76 meters).