Considered Southern California’s hidden oasis, Temecula is fast becoming well known for the location and quality of its real estate and wineries.
The Temecula Valley spans a 27 mile area, and includes the cities of Murrietta, Lake Elsinore and Fallbrook. It is a close neighbor to both the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. The valley and city has recently become more popular due to its affordable housing, expansive land, strong demographics and beautiful geography-all quietly nestled underneath the warm California sun and between beautiful rows of grape vines.
With the abundance of vineyards that have quickly become renowned for their high quality, unique wines, many visitors to Temecula are there for exactly that, to have a glass of wine at one the award winning wineries. After your glass of wine, consider taking a hot air balloon ride to view the beautiful scenery from high above or stroll out to a golf course to test your swing. If you’d like to test your luck after a day of wine tasting, then cruise over to Pechanga Casino for an evening.
There are a wide variety of arts and cultural programs are available in the Temecula Valley region, both for adults and children. Art classes, art shows, jazz festivals, music and dance concerts plus theatrical productions are offered to appeal to people of all ages and interests. If you have children and are looking to buy real estate in the area,the Temecula Valley Unified School District provides an arts education curriculum and is working in collaboration with the Arts Council of Temecula Valley for after school programs.
Temecula’s “Old Town” area was the original site of the Butterfield Overland Stagecoach Stop and California’s first inland Post Office. The Sam Hicks Monument that is made from a granite boulder weighing 15 tons denotes 56 specific people who influenced Temecula and helped make it what it is today…a beautiful, relaxing and fun spot to visit, or even better to live.
Food – Restaurants, Cafés,
AquaTerra at Pala Mesa Resort
Fallbrook (760) 728-5881
Bailey’s Fine Dining
Temecula (951) 676-9567
Blazing Noodles
Pechanga Resort & Casino (951) 693-1819
Great Oak Steak House
Pechanga Resort & Casino (951) 693-1819
Harry’s Pacific Grill
Temecula (951) 699-8006
Mama’s Cucina Italiana
Pala Casino Resort & Spa (877) 946-7252
Mazzaro Italian Dining
Temecula (951) 695-3900
(The) Oak Room
Pala Casino Resort & Spa (877) 946-7252
Paisano’s Italian
Pechanga Resort & Casino (951) 693-1819
Penfold’s Cattle Company
Temecula (951) 699-2895
(The) Plantation House Restaurant
Temecula (951) 694-6088
Seafood Grotto
Pechanga Resort & Casino (951) 693-1819
(The) Temet Grill at Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula (951) 694-1000
(The) VineyardRoseRestaurant at SouthCoast Winery Resort & Spa
Temecula (951) 587-9463
Thornton Winery – Café Champagne
Temecula (951) 699-0088
Vineyards and wine tasting
Alex’s Red Barn Winery 951-693-3201.
Bella Vista Cilurzo Vineyard and Winery 951-676-5250
Churon Winery 951-694-9071
Filsinger Vineyard and Winery 951-302-6363
Foote Print Winery 951-265-9951
Frangipani Estate Winery 951-302-7888.
Leonesse Cellars 951-302-7601.
Maurice Car’rie Winery 951-676-1711
Miramonte Winery 951-506-5500.
Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery 951-676-7900.
Temecula Hills Winery 951-767-3450
Van Roekel Winery 951-699-6961
Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard 951-699-9463
Recreation & Tourist Activities
Since The Grapeline --Temecula Valley's Wine Country Shuttle -- offers an insider's view of Southern California's premier wine region aboard spacious deluxe shuttle coaches with professionally arranged itineraries. Hop aboard at convenient depot locations at most Temecula area hotels, or schedule a departure from San Diego, Escondido, or Fallbrook.
Get ready for a fun-filled day visiting a variety of wineries, each with a character as rich and individual as the wines they produce. Whether you're interested in one of the Grapeline's Daily Tours, or in organizing a daytrip for a private group, the Grapeline offers fun, carefree, guided tours throughout Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Interested in relaxing among fresh grown herbs, fruits and plants? Try a visit to Rusty Acres which offers a variety of natural products such as: Lavender, Medicinal & Culinary Herbs, Fresh & Dried Herbs, Specialty Gift items, Lavender Body Products, Heirloom Vegetables, Exotic Fruits & Nuts, Live Plants & Herbs. (760) 731-7349
If airplanes interest you a little more, visit the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, which serves as home to over 60 historic aircraft and many inside displays showing thousands of artifacts covering the years from 1918 to the present. On display in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago. You can also watch modern military aircraft as they land and take off daily. (951) 697-6602
No matter what age you are and no matter what time of year it is, it is always a good time to enjoy the outdoors and explore your surroundings. The Temecula Valley has numerous activities available including backcountry trails for you to hike, bike or horseback ride on and experience the beauty of the area first hand.
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