The Top Things to Do in Temecula
If exploring California Wine Country has been on your bucket list, you must visit the beautiful Temecula Valley - a year-round vacation destination pouring award-winning wines as well as craft beers and spirits!
The emerging and evolving culinary scene, small town atmosphere, and outdoor recreation and entertainment in Temecula Valley Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, and Pechanga Resort Casino culminate to create a spirited destination inspired by the wine.
Temecula Valley is located in the center of Southern California just 60 minutes from San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs; 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
Stop by the Visitor Center in Old Town Temecula if you have any questions about the area.
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WHERE TO STAY:
35001 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA, US, 92591
Ponte Vineyard Inn is located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, and I can't imagine a better place to stay in the area! Surrounded by nearly 300 acres of mature vineyards and views of rolling hills, you will be watching mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets right from your balcony!
Ponte Vineyard has farmed their vineyards since 1984, opened the winery in 2003, became innkeepers in 2012, and have since become the benchmark for great service among Temecula wineries.
Altisima Winery is the passion project of a few local families coming together to embrace and honor the Spanish roots of this region. Their onsite restaurant, Gaspar’s has a Spanish-inspired menu including delectable bites, Spanish classics, and modern California fare with a twist.
Fazeli Cellars
37320 DE Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, US, 92592
Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of the De Portola Wine Trail – the famed ‘Wine Row” of Southern California’s spectacular Temecula Valley wine country – Fazeli Cellars soars as a state-of-the-art winery offering a combination of stunning architecture, breathtaking scenic beauty and the finest selection of boutique wines the region has to offer.
Since its first vintage in 2006, Fazeli Cellars today boasts more than 20 varietals of boutique wines from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah to Mourvedre, and Viognier to Chardonnay that have earned numerous prestigious festival awards.
Lorimar Winery
39990 Anza Road, Temecula, CA 92591
Handcrafted wines, live music, local art, and gourmet food - the Lorimar Vineyards and Winery promises a great time! And the views the Temecula Valley here are absolutely captivating.
Akash Winery
Wine Tasting at the Akash Winery
Beer Tasting at the AkashAkash winery is a family dream that came into reality! Easy-drinking whites and rosés are perfect for the hot summer days, and intense fruit-driven reds will warm you on the chilly evenings. And make sure to try their beers, too!
FAVORITE BREWERY IN TOWN
Stone Church Brewing
28636 Old Town Front St Temecula, CA 92590
Stone Church is located in the heart of Old Town and specializes in India Pale Ales, Pale Ales, and Belgian-Style Tripels. Their IPA was awarded a gold medal and Belgian-Style Tripel got a silver medal during the Inaugural Orange Show Beer Festival 2014.
BEST DINING IN TOWN
Bolero at Europa Village
41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA, US, 92591
The newest addition to Europa Village, Bolero, is a lively Spanish winery with a full-bodied experience—mouthwatering tapas with rich colors and bold flavors paired with Bolero wines!
Ponte Winery (The Cellar at Ponte Vineyard Inn)
35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA, US, 92591
Check out the Cellar, a refined hideaway and Temecula Wine Country’s premier full-service bar. Indulge in gourmet entrées, signature cocktails, craft beer, and more right here at the Ponte Vineyard Inn.
Bottega Italia
28475 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA, US, 92590
Experience touches of Italy that American's and the rest of the world have fallen in love with right here, in Old Town Temecula.
Devilicious Eatery & Tap Room
28693 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA, US, 92590
Devilicious concept thrives on taking ordinary food and twisting it up to new heights of flavor and ingenuity and pairing their awesome creations with craft beer & local wines. You must try their Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese, All Crab Crab Cake on an artisan sour dough English muffin, Duck Confit Grilled cheese with gruyere & mozzarella cheeses and honey port reduction!
28410 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590
Stop by for lunch at E.A.T. (stands for “Extraordinary Artisan Table”) to try farm-fresh sandwiches and homemade coconut milk and be sure to save room for turtle cheesecake. There are plenty of gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo choices.
28464 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590
Craving Mediterranean cuisine? Then Soro's Grill is your spot! From mouthwatering dishes to outstanding food presentation - you will have a great dining experience!
28535 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA 92590 // 951.225.2820
This modern bistro offers a welcoming atmosphere where beautiful design, exceptional food & beverages and gracious service come together in a relaxed, but vibrant haven for socializing and discovery.
Explore Old Town Temecula
33475 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA, US, 92591
Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants
41925 Fifth St. #101 Temecula, CA 92590 // (951) 587-2223
Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants offers a robust selection of over 350 spices & blends and more than 100 loose-leaf teas, as well as unique gift and specialty items.
28653 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590 // (951) 693-0607
As a family-owned and operated business, Temecula Olive Oil Co. takes great pride in every California olive oil product they produce. From the start, they made a commitment to use only 100% California olive fruit of the highest quality and never use chemicals or heat treatments of any kind.
28561 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590 // (951) 676-1931
This small lavender farm in the Temecula Wine Country grows and produces a line of pure, natural and healthful lavender products for the bath, body and home. Their products are always hand crafted in small batches, using pure ingredients without artificial colorants, perfumes or harsh preservatives.
Temecula Sidecar Tours
Experience wine country in a new, exciting way as you embark on an adventure through the vineyards and on the open road! Enjoy a variety of different wines from some of the best award-winning wineries in the area and learn about the vast history surrounding Temecula wine country.
Trolley Tours
Enjoy an immersive tour of local wineries while riding in a historic 1914, fully-restored cable car originally from San Francisco. Their open-air cable car is providing unobstructed views of the beautiful wine country landscape while adding a fun and exciting twist to your day!
Bonus: Explore Pechanga Resort and Casino
Dine at Journey's End
Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch alongside breathtaking views of Pechanga’s premier golf course and the surrounding Temecula Valley.
Golf Lesson at the Journey at Pechanga Driving Range
Even if someone has never golfed, they will be swinging and hitting the ball in no time, plus they’ll get to see the surrounding beauty of the Journey at Pechanga golf course.
Spa Day at Pechanga
Enjoy all the amenities Pechanga Spa has to offer: sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pools, main spa pool, outdoor cabanas, the quiet room with specialty teas and spa snacks, and even the fitness center!
Have the best time exploring Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Country where people live glass full behind the scenes and under the spotlight!
Cheers and keep on roaming,
Polina
