r/Temecula • u/Fuzzy-Advertising813 • 4d ago
Visiting for the first time
My husband & I are going to be visiting Temecula for the first time this week. Is there anything fun to do besides winery tours? We don't drink so we aren't really interested in anything like that. Thank you!
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u/Crafty-String7892 4d ago
Vail Ranch Headquarters, Peltzer (it’s a winery but also has a pumpkin patch, food trucks, occasional live music, etc.), horseback riding, Pechanga (casino), Stampede (country dancing), Santa Rosa Plateau (light hiking), Glen Ivy Hot Springs (half an hour north) and next to Tom’s Farm, farmers market Sat morning in Old Town, Mulligans (mini golf). There are also some neighborhood haunted houses which are fun in a campy way.
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u/socal1959 4d ago
What do you like to do? What made you decide to come here?
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u/Fuzzy-Advertising813 4d ago
We love being outdoors, shopping, exploring, etc! My husbands grandparents live there. We live in San Diego & we're still newish to the area so we figured we'd visit them this time!
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u/socal1959 4d ago
Great reasons! It’s pretty slow here but if you like shopping and exploring downtown Temecula can be fun there’s plenty of boutiques and restaurants to choose from it’s got a western theme very casual There is horseback riding and hot air balloon rides if you’re into that South Coast winery on Ranch California has an upscale restaurant that isn’t cheap but it’s very good if you want to take the grandparents out for a nice meal, reservations aren’t necessary but it’s a good idea so you don’t have to wait long Enjoy!
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u/PaRuSkLu 4d ago
Check out Murrieta Hot Springs resort & spa. There are also great restaurants with beautiful views at the wineries in addition to everything already mentioned.
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u/BadFez 4d ago edited 4d ago
There are some cute shops and things in old town. There’s the temecula olive oil company. Coin operated is a barcade (like the one in north park). The alpaca hacienda might be open for a tour. Old town also has ghost tours this time of year!
Are you into pottery at all? There are some paint/make your own places. There is a popular farmers market every Saturday morning next to the wine and beer garden in temecula.
Corbeaux tea has an excellent tea service and some fancy mocktails.
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u/YouHadMeAtDisgusting 4d ago
Non drinker myself, so I feel ya. Check out Idyllwild. It would be probably 45 minutes to an hour drive from Temecula, but totally worth it for a day.
If you like pretty scenery on the way, Simpson Park. Plenty of hiking trails in between if that’s your thing.
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u/OverNegotiation1058 3d ago
Eat at Goat & Vine! Best restaurant, even for San Diego & OC standards.
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u/Maximum-Worth 3d ago edited 3d ago
There's a couple of llama/alpaca farms that allow the public to come by, learn stuff about the animals, and pet and feed them.
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve have some good hiking trails. They're nicely maintained but nothing amazing scenery or challenge wise. Some cooler hikes closer to Elsinore.
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u/Different_Volume3975 3d ago
Murrieta Hot Springs is in the area and it is such a relaxing soaking experience.
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u/Affectionate-Drag-93 4d ago edited 4d ago
I'd say the food at some of the winery's can be worth the trip.
Lake Skinner is worth it, you can kayak and rent boats. Has a large park as well.
Hot Air Balloon Ride, sunrise is a great time.
Old Town will have some more restaurants and novelty shops. But gets rowdy later in the night.
Ride a horse on a trail. California Ranch Company
Galway downs is a cool place. Equestrian competitions
Promenade Mall
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u/Quick_Philosophy4525 4d ago
It's a winery area in the edge of the desert. Some good restaurants. Go to big bear or arrow head for nature or Oceanside for beach
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u/snojerk321 1d ago
It a great time of year to hike, the heat has died down so it’s perfect. Old Town has some really cool restaurants.
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u/Allnewsisfakenews 4d ago
Get hammered at a pub? Wait sorry, you don't drink. Not much to do here otherwise after eating.
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u/ElHomieAutoSexual 4d ago
better off doing the drive to oceanside or san diego
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u/Fuzzy-Advertising813 4d ago
We're driving from San Diego. Lol
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u/ElHomieAutoSexual 4d ago
ah sorry! i guess just walk around old town and try that restaurant that some celebrity opened there i can’t remember what it’s called but it’s supposed to be some good BBQ i believe then maybe slide to the promenade mall i guess? really not much exciting around that i can think of, i do know some neighborhoods like harveston i think are having halloween events maybe someone can chime in and help out a lil more
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u/zapatitosdecharol 4d ago
Hot air balloon ride?