Location: Temecula
Top Things to do in Temecula
The 10 Best Things to Do in Temecula, United States
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. Vindemia Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Vindemia is a family owned and operated winery in Temecula beautifully nestled on the Temecula hillside with the perfect blend of European style and a casual Southern California feel. Priding themselves on growing and harvesting their grapes and olives to bring out the best ripeness in the fruit for crafting quality wines and quality olive oil with estate olives.
Reviewed By rokkap - Ascona, Switzerland
A very expensive tasting, considering the tasting shack and quantity poured for tasting. For our group of six, also a very slow tasting, as not that much wine to taste, and long intervals...
Very different and very expensive wines, also, so the old truth: asking high prices is not crazy, paying is...
A clear 'Tripadvisor disappointment', as no match for the rating.
2. Wiens Family Cellars - Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 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 travellfar - St. Albert, Canada
Our first stop for wine tasting. There were many other wineries but we picked this one as it seemed a bit smaller than some others. It was really busy (long weekend) but we got in alright and had some really great wines to taste. We especially liked the port dessert wine. Light and sweet but not syrupy at all.
3. Leoness Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By Karen R - Cameron Park, California
On our tour, we stopped at Leoness Cellars. What a wonderful stop! We tasted eight different wines. Spread over rolling hills, we spent at least two hours! Farming...a way of life! Started in 1970's and in 1989 by Mike Rennie, they focused on the growth of their vineyard operations!
4. Old Town Temecula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Eric Y - Elk Grove, California
As far as old towns go, I am not impressed. Too much seems contrived. A few nice bars and restaurants. Some cute shops. It's fine, but I wouldn't drive a long way to go there.
5. Ponte Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, Ponte Winery sits on more than 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. The winery’s goal is to create an approachable, memorable experience that welcomes both new and experienced wine lovers with the motto, “If you like it, it’s good wine!” 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. With its picturesque setting, approachable wines, farm-fresh cuisine and quintessential wine country events, Ponte Winery is one of the most sought-after wine destinations in Southern California. The Tasting Room is open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm. Tastings include 6 pours for $20 per person. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Please be advised that on the weekends (Saturday & Sunday) only Limos and Buses with a prior Limo Reservation will be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm.
Reviewed By James T - Lincoln RI
It was a great spot for lunch. The scenery was really pretty . Great service and the food was spot on. We had a glass of their Malbec for lunch which was excellent. I would make reservations.
6. Wilson Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 698 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 Champagne", 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 Foddie-Traverler - Cape Girardeau, Missouri
We had lunch here and took a tour. The tour was informative and interesting. The Cab was great. One of my favorites.Thank you!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed the Cab! Please come back soon!
7. Danza del Sol Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Danza del Sol Winery is located on the beautiful De Portola Wine Trail and offers you a unique and personal wine tasting experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Danza del Sol Winery is excited to share with you its revamped wine tasting room and inviting outdoor patio that combine both simplicity and elegance paired nicely with our hand-crafted wines. To accompany this great atmosphere and the elegant selection of wines, the views from the patio of Danza del Sol Winery are wonderful, and really capture the true essence of the Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Reviewed By Chia2005 - Huntington Beach, California
Just fell in love with this winery the first time I came here!
Loved the more "relaxed atmosphere" of both the people that work here and chose to come here. The wine tasting room itself might seem a little dark and feel uninviting at first, but your worries are gone once you start communicating with their friendly staff. On a nice day, sitting and sipping their wine at their spacious outside patio can be really relaxing and enjoyable, despite the lack of view. They even sell some deli items like sausages and cheese to go with your wine! A great place to bring your friends who either don't drink much or winery first timers, so they don't feel overwhelmed and can also experience and compare the differences to the larger more commercialized wineries in the area. After all, you can do only so much wine tasting in one day, right? Another plus, their wines are good and are affordable. I especially liked their Sangiovese and purchased a bottle.
Tip: If you are going on a weekday, check their website for the "2 for coupon".
8. Doffo Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Kathy Z - Indio, California
We love Doffo Winery, family owned, nice patio to relax and enjoy a glass and some munchies. Explained to Alex, that we were looking for solid reds in small winery settings. He suggested both Vindimia and Palumbo Family...we prefer small places over the larger wineries. If you feel the same. Check them out!!
9. Europa Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By csarchibald - San Marcos, California
Friendly people, great service and nice ambience. When the complex is completed, this will be an incredible venue, but it is already a nice place to visit. They were serving in the wine cave and in Cest la Vie. They also had some great gift items for sale in their shop. Good Wine and Good People, really worth the stop.
10. Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Evie631 - Palm Desert, California
Very interactive place with science and interesting facts.Kids love the scavenger hunt and two wonderful ladies did a great demonstration with dry ice. Very friendly staff and even adults like it.
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