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. A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure offers surnise hot air balloon rides daily over the Temecula Valley wine country in Southern California. One hour scenic flights include champagne, orange juice, continental breakfast, souvenir certificare and two for one wine tasting.
2. Temecula Valley Jeep & Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Guided Open-Air Jeep Tours through Temecula Valley's Beautiful Wine Country. Taste award winning wines, tour barrel rooms, have a picnic lunch and take an off-road adventure with us. The most fun and unique way to explore Wine Country....call now!
3. California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures
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5.0 based on 486 reviews
Take flight over Temecula Wine Country with Southern California’s #1 rated Hot Air Balloon company. Enjoy breathtaking views of acres of vineyards, wineries, olive trees, citrus groves, and the mountain ranges. Included with your flight, is a light European-style champagne breakfast in the rose garden at Vindemia Winery with locally-baked bread, fresh fruit, cheeses and a 2-for-1 tasting voucher for Vindemia Winery. Flights daily, call or visit our website to make reservations.
4. Grapeline Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 1,122 reviews
Grapeline -- Voted the 2020 Top Wine Tour Company in America -- offers an insider's view of Southern California Wine Country's wineries. 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 Grapeline's popular Vineyard Picnic Tour, or in a private group outing, Grapeline offers fun, carefree, hosted tours throughout Temecula Wine Country.
5. Ponte Winery
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4.5 based on 415 reviews
OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP ONLY. Located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, Ponte Winery sits on nearly 300 acres of vineyards. The winery offers guests a relaxing “Day in the Country” experience, with its spacious rustic-style tasting room, al fresco dining and elegant Italian gardens. Visitors can enjoy tours of the winemaking process, participate in special events like the Annual Grape Stomp Festival, or work with the winery’s event planners to create an exceptional wine country wedding or other group event. The Tasting Room is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tastings include 6 pours, and are $20 per person Wednesday – Friday, and $25 per person Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Guests arriving in a Limo or Bus must have a confirmed Limo Reservation to enter the winery between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Reviewed By rustied - Portland, United States
My brother and his wife took my partner and me here for my birthday. Visiting sunny California is what this vineyard is all about. The service was excellent! The white wine I ordered was a sweet nectar from the gods themselves. It paired excellently with my food, which was the sea, a pasta dish with tons of seafood in a light cream sauce. Delicious! In fact the burger my partner had did not last long on his plate! Everything was great. We told the waitress that it was my birthday and my sister in law's and they brought out a really nice dish of ice cream covered in carmel sauce and shaved chocolate. It was all so very great!
6. Old Town Temecula
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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....
7. Wiens Family Cellars - Winery
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4.5 based on 332 reviews
Wiens Family Cellars is a Temecula winery located 7 miles East of the 15 on Rancho California Road in Temecula, Southern California. Wiens is especially known for their quality red wines, "Big Reds". When planning your trip to the Temecula wineries make sure to visit Wiens for a tour, wine tasting, and a picnic on our patio.
Reviewed By Smittyapolis - Tustin, United States
This is hidden gem down the road away from the more "commercial" wineries. I brought my dad here for his birthday and both we walked away having thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The reds, as it advertises, are truly exceptional - bold, linear, lots of rich fruit flavors. But the whites are quite delightful - very well-rounded with a variety of floral, fruity and creamy notes depending on your selection. This place is more intimate and you can enjoy a more in-depth conversation with your server, as opposed to some other place that will take your tickets and get you in-and-out. Wiens is fantastic, don't pass it by.
8. Wilson Creek Winery
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4.5 based on 862 reviews
Wilson Creek Winery is warm and friendly, comfortable yet exhilarating, simple yet elegant, all inspirations from the Estate wines, vineyards and Mount Palomar in the distance. The Wilson family all join together to make your wine country experience an enjoyable one, one that you will remember! Home of the famous "Almond Sparkling Wine", Wilson Creek offers world-class wines, corporate event facilities, beautiful wedding venues, fun tasting room, wine club and Creekside Grille for vineyard view dining. Be sure to say “Hello” to one of the Wilson family, as they are always around the winery!
Reviewed By lma55806 - Duluth, United States
We really enjoyed our stop here, staff was awesome and super friendly, great wine, very nice facility and grounds,we especially liked the flavored sparkling wines and actually ordered some for the holidays once we got home,
9. Leoness Cellars
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4.5 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By tammieh2014 - Dresser, United States
This was our third time visiting Leoness Cellars. The first time back in 2018 I became a member, and have enjoyed getting their wines shipped to my home every quarter! For this “girls weekend” visit, we arranged a private tasting. Our private host was Jamison, ably assisted and “shadowed” by Sarina. Wow — we learned so much and tasted so many great wines! Jamison really knows his stuff and told us many interesting facts about wine, the history of the wine industry in Temecula, etc. I really enjoyed every single wine we tasted, and the four of us ended up buying a case! The views are the best in Temecula also, so after our private tasting, we enjoyed a glass of wine, really wonderful Brussels sprouts, and the truffle oil fries out on the member’s terrace. Can’t wait to go back next year!
10. Europa Village Wineries & Resort
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
Europa Village offers you the charm and character of Europe, transporting you to the old-world villages of Spain, France, and Italy. Embark on a journey to a simpler time as you discover unique vintages and delicious fare at our one-of-a-kind destination wine resort.
Reviewed By annabethg2016 - Seal Beach, United States
We had an amazing time here! Wonderful ambiance, great grounds, fabulous wine tasting, excellent service! Robert brought us our tastings and he was so attentive and engaging! Stevie fell in love my white fluffy dog and she was absolutely DARLING! We had a phenomenal experience here! Thank you!
