Temecula Travel Guide

 
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TEMECULA WINERIES

TEMECULA WINERIES, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Temecula Valley has it's own viticulture area named the same as of 2004. It was the Temecula Appellation since 1989 and grew to become a major player in California wines. There are about 28 wineries in Temecula and most are in the valley portion about 15 minutes from the... 

OLD TOWN TEMECULA

OLD TOWN TEMECULA, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Just off the I-15 in Temecula, on Front Street is the heart of Temecula, Old Town. the part of Temecula was started up in 1859 when the second post office in California was established. The first was in San Francisco. The Pechanga Band of Indians had been around for up to... 

Gallery at the Merc

Gallery at the Merc, Temecula

 TexturesFiberArts Says:  The gallery at the Merc always has a rotating show of different art types. It ranges from oils, watercolor, sculpture, etc. Always interesting and open during regular box office times. In October there is an outdoor quilt show (Oct 2, 2010) this year and in the gallery will... 

The Art Shack

The Art Shack, Temecula

 Yaqui Says:  Popular local artist, minister, and musician, Ralph Love, opened an art studio in an abandoned shack near this location in 1957. Best known for his paintings of the Grand Canyon, his landscapes of the Southwest include many scenes of the Temecula Valley. Love’s art is now... 

Original Site of Mrs. Hall's Cafe 1915

Original Site of Mrs. Hall's Cafe 1915, Temecula

 Yaqui Says:  Opened in 1915 by Mrs. Lizzie Hall, who was both proprietor and chef until the 1930’s. Daughter, Edna Swanguen, served as the only local telephone operator from 1918-1961 and ran the café when her mother retired. The switchboard was located in the rear of the café, where... 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn and Suites Temecula

 1 Review and 129 Opinions  As a frequent business traveler to Temecula, I routinely stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites. The... 

Restaurants  

BAILY'S OLD TOWN TEMECULA: OLD TOWN TEMECULA GOURMET

BAILY'S OLD TOWN TEMECULA: OLD TOWN TEMECULA GOURMET, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Baily's is like a mirage in Old Town. A beautiful building on the corner of Front Street and Second Street, on the second floor, and gourmet food. Having a winery up the road a bit doesn't hurt, either. Wine and dine is the theme of Chef Torres California/Continental... 

FRONT STREET BAR AND GRILL: A STIFF DRINK AND A GOOD BURGER

FRONT STREET BAR AND GRILL: A STIFF DRINK AND A GOOD BURGER, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Temecula has it's restaurants with specific ethic foods, but one has the all American cuisine from the regions of the United States and calls it the "Temecula Casual Cuisine". Located on Front Street in Old Town Temecula, what else could it call itself except Front Street... 

THE Original PANCAKE HOUSE: PANCAKE HEAVEN AT PANCAKE HOUSE

THE Original PANCAKE HOUSE: PANCAKE HEAVEN AT PANCAKE HOUSE, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Pancakes. Sounds like someone is off the diet. Well, it is well worth visiting "The Original PANCAKE HOUSE" and trying out what is, in my opinion, the best pancakes I have eaten. I use to believe that Amsterdam and the many pancake houses there were the best, but now I have... 

SEAFOOD GROTTO: PECHANGA RESORT CASINO SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD GROTTO: PECHANGA RESORT CASINO SEAFOOD, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Spotted the Pechanga Resort-Casino hot air balloon and decided to head on over to see what was at this location. The jackpot at this casino is not in the slot machines but in the restaurants. One of the best is the Seafood Grotto. A huge aquarium is the middle focus of the... 

Baily's in Old Town Temecula: If your ID is not in mint condition dont go!

Baily's in Old Town Temecula: If your ID is not in mint condition dont go!, Temecula

 kristalao Says:  I have only gone to Baily's once because I heard from locals it was a fun place to go to for dancing on weekend evenings. The security guard managing the front door would not allow us in because my friend's ID was cracked a little in the corner. I completely understand the... 

Nightlife  

TEMECULA STAMPEDE: GIT YOR DANC'IN BOOTS ON, BUCKAROO

TEMECULA STAMPEDE: GIT YOR DANC'IN BOOTS ON, BUCKAROO, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  YAHOO!!! No, I don't mean the search engine, I'm talk'in about letting out a hoop and a hollar as you boot scoot across the floor of the West Coast's largest country music venue. Temecula Stampede is the location for top notch fun and yahooing with bull riding, drink'in and... 

Shopping  

THE COUNTRY PORCH: NOT JUST OLD BUT AN ANTIQUE

THE COUNTRY PORCH: NOT JUST OLD BUT AN ANTIQUE, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  The Country Porch. Makes you think of sitting on a rocking chair on an old dilapidated wood floor, sipping a cool cider. In reality, it is a store located in Temecula full of old stuff. Junk to some, gold to others. Oh, and the old stuff is referred to as antique. To be old... 

TEMECULA OLIVE OIL COMPANY: OIL, OLIVE OIL, THAT IS.

TEMECULA OLIVE OIL COMPANY: OIL, OLIVE OIL, THAT IS., Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  OLIVE OIL. Yes, a store that is dedicated to the precious oil, olive oil, that is. This store has many types of olive oils, eight that I counted, from a limited production Fresh Basil olive oil to my favorite, the Roasted Garlic olive oil, as well as the different artisan... 

Local Customs  

TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL

TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Once a year, Temecula Valley puts on a festival that will excite anyone who has a desire to fly up, up, and away all the while enjoying great tasting wines from the vineyards of the valley. The 25th Festival had the added delight of seeing a rare 5 balloon formation lift... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

ROLL OUT THE BARREL TRASH

ROLL OUT THE BARREL TRASH, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Like all tourist destinations, OLD TOWN, likes to keep it clean. With all the food and drinks being consumed on Front Street, the main walking part of OLD TOWN, the city has come up with a clever way of having you dispose of trash, without having a trashy can. The wood... 

Off The Beaten Path  

MAURICE CAR'RIE WINERY VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE

MAURICE CAR'RIE  WINERY VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Visiting the Temecula Wine country on the weekend and you can't miss the Maurice Car'rie Winery with all the white tent canopies near the parking lot by Rancho California Road. This is the Arts & Crafts Fair that takes place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays on the... 

Sam Hick's Memorial Park

Sam Hick's Memorial Park, Temecula

 Yaqui Says:  This lovely park has lots to offer. A really wonderful play area for kids, picnic tables to sit on and relax, plus there is this wonderful rock sculpture that is a wonderful centerpiece of the park. This 150-ton granite monument honoring frontier people who brought the town... 

Sports & Outdoors  

HOT AIR BALLOONING, OH BOY!!!

HOT AIR BALLOONING, OH BOY!!!, Temecula

 travelgourmet Says:  Wake up! It's 4:30 in the morning and you are getting ready to find out if you can take the rush of lifting into the air in a hot air balloon. Hot Air Ballooning is available in Temecula with CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' and they are experts at giving you a thrill or two. Most... 

Favorites  

ATM, Directory, & Stage Stop

ATM, Directory, & Stage Stop, Temecula

 Yaqui Says:  The ATM booth also had tourist information including some wonderful maps that everyone kept asking me where I got them. This booth is next to the public parking and bus stop area.41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92589(800) 757-2471Stage StopTo visit the cultural district of... 

Public Parking

Public Parking, Temecula

 Yaqui Says:  To visit the cultural district of Old Town Temecula take the 15 Freeway to Rancho California Road or Highway 79 south and follow the signs leading to Old Town Front Street. Public parking is free. RV parking is available in town for $30 for the weekend. There are two public... 

 
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 Wineries, Golf Courses, and Casinos... - What else can you ask for? And we live here! Temecula is well known for its championship golf courses, a climate perfect for serene and beautiful hot-air ballooning adventures, and award-winning... 

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TEMECULA, WINE AND DINE DESTINATION

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 Temecula, California is located south of Corona and north of San Diego on the I-15 highway. Easy to reach by car, this is one city that is growing by leaps and bounds. Becoming famous for the wine... 

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Temecula~Old Town

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 I have passed by this wonderful gem of a city. I finally took the opportunity to stop and explore old town Temecula. It was suggested by a wonderful fellow VTer travelgourmetthat I take the time to...... 

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Wineries, Golf Courses, and Casinos...

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 What else can you ask for? And we live here! Temecula is well known for its championship golf courses, a climate perfect for serene and beautiful hot-air ballooning adventures, and award-winning... 

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My sister VTer Jumpingwithnorman got married here!

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Temecula. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Wine, Balloons, Great Schools

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Temecula. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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