Location: Temecula
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Located about an hour north of San Diego, Temecula is the home of more than 30 wineries, which offer tasting rooms and private tours. Seasonal festivals and vibrant nightlife will keep the fun alive at any time year, or any time of day. Gambling lovers won't want to miss the Pechanga Resort and Casino. If shopping is your thing, take a look at some of the area's exquisite boutiques, or stock up on local olive oils at the Temecula Olive Oil Company.
Restaurants in Temecula
1. Scuba Center Temecula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
When you travel to Southern California, look up Scuba Center Temecula. We offer guided tours of local diving sites. Catalina Island, Wreck Alley, La Jolla Shores, the Kelp Forest and Laguna Beach to name a few. Located in Wine Country in Beautiful Temecula. Conveniently right off Interstate 15 fwy. When you are done diving for the day, take advantage of the local wineries and the countryside. Try a hot air balloon ride to get a great view of the Beautiful Temecula Valley. If you plan your trip the first weekend of June, take advantage of Temecula's Balloon & Wine Festival. Feel like gambling? Pechanga & Pala Casino are close by. Scuba Center Temecula located in Historical Old Town Temecula. We are also VA approved for Instructor Training.
2. Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Experience a sensory journey through the spices of the world. Over 350 fresh, high quality spices, herbs & blends. Wonderful assortment of loose-leaf teas & accessories. Soups & sides. Unique spice racks, grinders, mortar & pestles. Fine sea salts from around the world. Beautiful gift boxes for all occasions.
3. Ricardo Breceda Gallery & Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Ambassador318306
Such a fun spot to explore and hang out! So many awesome pieces of art and many nice places to sit and hang out! My 5 year old son didn’t want to leave!
4. Lake Harveston Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By DaveC2012
Found this place while staying in Temecula looking for somewhere to hike/walk. This is a great place for that as they have a wide concrete path all the way around the lake. One lap is about .8 miles and not only is there a beautiful view there are also restrooms and many benches if you need a break. Free parking and easy access via the surrounding streets. Probably the best place in Temecula for this type of activity.
5. Temecula Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Shallwe_danceuai - Temecula, United States
Love, love, love the huge window that is the whole side of the library. Great place to sit and work or study or just take a break from the hustle and bustle. Great kids room and some private study rooms for teens also.
6. Hart Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Founded in 1980, family owned and operated Hart Winery is one of Temecula Valley's oldest wineries, and produces boutique wines of exceptional quality. Nestled on the western edge of the Temecula Valley, Hart Winery capitalizes on the soil and climate at 1,500 feet above sea level to produce premium estate grown Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo.
Reviewed By Bmblack11
Hart Winery was great! My husband and I have been trying to find a winery in Temecula that we enjoy the ambiance and will revisit. Our last time visiting, we found Hart. After a really crappy experience at Churon, we drove up through the prettiest vineyard and were told we could find a table. Instantly I knew I would like it, they played some 70s and 80s music and I noticed they offered a discount for military. So kind! The wine tasting was fairly priced and the wine was perfect. Each one was unique to the grape and the Hart's put in enough care to explain the grapes used and where they were from in Tememcula if they weren't from their own Estate. We were allowed to bring in our own snacks, which I thought was really something! Most places force you to buy what they are selling. We stayed for a couple hours and the guy who served us was so kind and helpful! We will be coming back and I will recommend this winery to all of my family and friends.
7. Old Town Temecula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,884 reviews
Reviewed By BaldEagleMorrow
Old Town Temecula is a wonderful experience of the 1800's So Cal architectural tradition, bumped into the 21st century. Restaurants as well as clothing, gift & antique stores present themselves as you navigate our boardwalk on either side of the street....plus varied music from the street lamps enlighten your exploration... Try it... you'll like it....
8. Doffo Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By V907EVmichaelo - San Diego, United States
Had the great pleasure of visiting Doffo Winery today. My brother and sister-in-law were here in San Diego for several days visiting my wife and I before he had to go to a conference. I scheduled a trip to the Temecula Wine Country for us and our first and best stop was at Doffo. First off the decor is killer awesome! Vintage motorcycles and and great things are there to see. Melody greeted us like we were old friends and was just super helpful throughout our time there. Thank you Melody, you are wonderful! While we were there we were lucky enough to meet Damian and what a great guy! Earlier this summer my wife and I spent a week up in Napa and Paso Robles, where some pretty great wines are made. Let say this; Napa and Paso Robles wineries nothing over Doffo. Every wine we tasted we not only enjoyed but were pleasantly surprised at how outstanding each one was. Our favorite one is "Lucca". Not only is it amazing but it is the name of our youngest grandson whose mother grew up across the boarder from Argentina in Chile. We are without doubt join the legacy wine club. The rest of the time in the Temecula Wine Country was very nice, but Doffo stood out by far. Temecula has a great future ahead of it with wineries such as Doffo producing such outstanding wines.
9. Robert Renzoni Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By KonaKelly2019
Love taking out of town guests to a Robert Renzoni’s patio restaurant with beautiful wine country views. Food is good Italian: love the Caesar (prefer w/out chicken), pizza, and charcuterie appetizers and sandwiches. Nice selection of wines and beers, including a red wine served cold! Sun and shade seating available and misters on hot days. Always music, but on weekends it’s live. Super delicious, super relaxing!
10. Temecula Olive Oil Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By JandJMiller - Valley Stream, United States
We recently stopped at this charming shop for an Olive Oil and Vinegar tasting. We tasted many options and was given a lot of great tips on how to use oils and vinegars. I now use olive oil instead of butter to cook eggs and it’s delicious. We had 3 oils and 3 vinegars shipped home and did our own tasting with our family. It was lots of fun. Temecula is not just for wine tastings.
