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The Temecula Valley is rich in natural resources, beauty and opportunities for the business or vacation traveler. Established in 1859, in the heart of the valley, lies the city of Temecula. Surrounded by rolling hills, wine fields and green pastures, the Temecula Valley offers an abundance of natural beauty blending seamlessly with its citizens, businesses and neighborhoods.

The Temecula Valley spans a 27 mile area, home to several medium-sized cities including Murrietta, Map of Temecula ValleyLake Elsinore and Fallbrook, and neighbor to San Diego and Los Angeles. Our valley and city offer unlimited value potential for businesses and families, with affordable housing, expansive land, strong demographics and beautiful geography-all quietly nestled underneath the warm California sun.


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 Activities

Come play with us in the Temecula Valley. Nestled quietly amongst rolling hills under clear azure skies, the Temecula Valley is an outdoor enthusiast's playground chock full of day and nighttime activities for all ages. Whether you want to play alone, with family or friends, the Temecula Valley has all the excitement you could ask for under the warm California sun.

Watersports - If you’re looking for a “water encounter of the fun kind,” the Temecula Valley offers several unique lakeside venues to fulfill your need of recreational water sports and activities. Choose from boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming and scuba diving. Envision yourself with your loved ones enjoying a sunny day out on the lakes of the Temecula Valley where there is an abundance of opportunity to be surrounded by beauty and to be “one with nature.”

Aerosports - If high-flying is your game, come soar with us! The Temecula Valley has world-famous thermal winds and is home to many aerial sports. Hot Air Ballooning, Hang Gliding, Biplane Flights, Skydiving, Paragliding and Aerial Gliding are some of the activities that will get your adrenalin pumping. Take excitement to new heights and enjoy the beautiful countryside while floating, drifting and ascending into the clear skies of the Temecula Valley.

Golf - Golf Golf and more Golf! The Temecula Valley area boasts 153 holes at eight golf courses, including seven championship courses. Many of these courses are open to the public seven days a week. The courses feature some of the best designs and most intriguing fairways. Professional instruction and practice facilities are also first class. If you are looking for your best game of golf, search no more…you’ve found it!

Casinos - The excitement of Vegas, plus everything for an ultimate Casino experience, is right here in the Temecula Valley. We have lots of Casino action if your game is Slots, Blackjack, Poker, Craps, or Roulette we have something fun for everyone! From intimate high-limit rooms to non-smoking gaming we have what you need to get the action started.

Shopping - The possibilities are endless when it comes to Temecula Valley shopping. Home to numerous world-class venues, the Temecula Valley shopping options keep growing and expanding. Experience huge shopping areas like Old Town Temecula, the Promenade Mall and the Temecula Wine Country. There are endless Temecula Valley shopping locations.


 Wine Country

Wine CountryJust 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego lies Southern California's beautiful wine country in Temecula Valley.

Rolling Hills covered with vineyards, expansive views that reach to the highest mountains in four Southern California counties, air swept clean by ocean breezes coming through a gap in the coastal mountains all make up Temecula Valley's Wine Country.

Twenty wineries produce award-winning premium wines made possible by a unique microclimate and well-drained decomposed granite soils. Our 1100-foot elevation makes for cool summer nights, and cooling breezes come through the vineyards every afternoon throughout the summer. Take a Winery Tour and learn how tiny ripe grapes transform into the amazing variety of wine styles made by wineries around the world.


 Dining

Catering to virtually every taste, the Temecula Valley region offers a multitude of exquisite cuisine, ranging from the very simple to the extraordinary. We have categorized our local eating establishments according to their pricing structure.


 Lodging

Pechanga Resort and CasinoDay or night, the Temecula Valley offers you a multitude of ways to relax your body and ease your mind. Let your thoughts wander while getting a massage at one of our many day spas. Enjoy a quiet morning overlooking the vineyards at a winery bed and breakfast. Luxuriate over a glass of wine while having an outdoor luncheon. Or, maybe just sleep the night away with the tranquil sounds of the Temecula Valley around you.

Visitors can stay in hotels, motels and resorts varying in amenities from first class, full-service properties to cozy vineyard inns and Bed & Breakfasts. By taking advantage of the numerous value-added accommodations, it provides visitors the luxury of using more of their budget to enjoy all the activities and attractions The Temecula Valley has to offer.

You'll find that romance is in the air at these spectacular bed & breakfasts and country inns. You can find your stay at most to include breakfast and in the evening, a private wine reception exclusive for guests. You can also expect your accommodations to include spacious rooms. And you will find many locations with large suites, gas burning fireplaces and Jacuzzi bathtubs for two. The views are amazing... just think of yourself sitting on your private terrace overlooking beautiful gardens or vineyards and watching the sunset or a hot air balloon float by. Your peace and serenity is waiting for you.


 Old Town Temecula

Old Town TemeculaYou’ll want to stroll along the wooden boardwalks and shop the specialty boutiques, art galleries and over 640 antique stores! While History buffs, antique collectors and window shoppers will take a step back in time wandering the streets of Old Town Temecula viewing rustic buildings, sidewalks, and store fronts reminiscent of our historic golden west.


 Events

Annual Glass Show-Galaxy of Glass (August) - The Art Center at Fallbrook is proud to present their 9th Annual Glass Show. Showcasing a broad spectrum of hand-made glass from artists and artisans across the region. Works for sale will include sculpture, furniture, vessels, jewelry, lamps, paperweights, perfumers and glassware, created by using a myriad of processes including blown, torched, slumped, fused and cast.

Annual Tomato Tasting (September) - Rusty Acres Herb Farm will hold the Annual Tomato Tasting Event. Tomatoes (especially heirloom tomatoes) have recently surged into popularity. Tomato enthusiasts are discovering bounties of sugar-sweet or rich acid fruits that come in all colors of the rainbow. Did you know that tomatoes are the most widely grown fruit in the home gardens of America? Come experience the tomato-frenzy and see for yourself why tomatoes are so popular.

Harvest Wine Celebration (November) - Come join our winery owners and winemakers as they celebrate harvest with a uniquely exciting food and wine event! Enjoy a selection of new and unreleased red and white wines. Some wineries will also offer barrel and tank samples. Savor delicious samples of wine-friendly foods at each stop. Visit each of the 21 participating wineries one time over this fun, informative weekend.



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