Things to do & places to visit in Temecula, California, United States

Centrally located near all of Southern California’s major cities, Temecula Valley is the region’s wine country — with 40+ wineries offering everything from tours and events to restaurants and early-morning hot air balloon flights featuring panoramic views. Visitors also enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreational activities; the largest casino in the state at Pechanga Resort Casino; and a historic Old Town featuring wooden boardwalks, artisanal shops and restaurants, and a bustling nightlife.

Temecula city in California, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 16:59.

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5.0 Ricardo Breceda Gallery & Sculpture Garden (46 reviews)
- Amazing metal work!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Absolutely amazing metalwork-so much talent by the artists working there. The sculptures go on for miles and look great up on top of the hill. It is $10 per person (adult) to enter which you get off of the price of a purchase-unfortunately these are way out of our price range tho! A must see if you are in the area!! See more..
5.0 The Alpaca Hacienda (22 reviews)
- Family Fun!!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Discover the wonder of our inquisitive and friendly alpacas! On your tour of The Alpaca Hacienda, you'll experience these captivating animals and their delightful personalities. You'll have the opportunity to hand feed the alpacas a nutritious treat. This is a great opportunity for photos and selfies! You will sit down for an entertaining slideshow to learn about alpacas and some of the quirky, interesting things they do. We will give you time to shop in our ranch store where you'll find many items made from luxurious alpaca fleece such as hats, scarves, and gloves, as well as toys and alpaca-themed items. Plan on an hour to an hour and a half for the tour. All tours are by appointment. See more..
4.5 Old Town Temecula (1.918 reviews)
- Very cute small town...
Friday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Neighborhoods

Browse the wares at Old Town Temecula’s antique stores and quaint boutiques, and stop by one of the many cafes to savor the finest local wines—you’re in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country, after all. Hang out along Old Town Front Street for a spot of people-watching as you take in the views of the mountains that tower over Temecula. If wine isn’t your thing, don’t fret. There are a growing number of breweries, distilleries, and meaderies in the region, so you’re sure to find an establishment serving something local to your taste. Don’t miss the weekly morning farmer’s market. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Wilson Creek Winery (895 reviews)
- Great Wine tasting in Temecula
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Wilson Creek Winery is warm and friendly, comfortable yet exhilarating, simple yet elegant Temecula Valley winery. With inspirations from the Estate wines, vineyards and Mount Palomar in the distance-you will feel transported. The Wilson family all join together to make your wine country experience enjoyable and 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 experiences, and a robust Wine Club. Make your visit complete with a visit to the Creekside Grille for vineyard view dining. Be sure to say “Hello” to one of the Wilson family, as they are always around the winery! See more..
4.5 Leoness Cellars (496 reviews)
- Return Visit; Even Better!
Friday: 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We first visited Leoness in 2014, when the winery was just establishing itself. Now they seem mature in their facility and it is wonderful. We splurged on the private Perfect Wine Experience and were hosted by Jameson. We got superb treatment and tasted many superb wines, complemented by cheese pairings. Jameson showed no hesitation about bringing out wines that were not on our tasting list as we discussed our likes (no dislikes!). Leoness has a small production, but is certainly making fine wines and certainly has a beautiful winery. This was great day trip from Palm Desert! See more..
4.5 Ponte Winery (425 reviews)
- Great food and service at the restaurant!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

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 per person. Guests arriving in a Limo or Bus must have a confirmed Limo Reservation to enter the winery between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. See more..
4.5 Vindemia Estate Winery (398 reviews)
- Cozy hillside winery
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

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 to bring out the best ripeness in the fruit for crafting quality wines. See more..
4.5 Wiens Family Cellars - Winery (345 reviews)
- Generous Pours
Friday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

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. See more..
4.5 Doffo Winery (243 reviews)
- an Argentinian wine maker and motorcycle enthusiast - how can you go wrong?
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

this is an Argentinian winery owned by a huge motorcycle enthusiast. the Malbec is some of the best we have tasted. the Malbec rose was very unique and quite good too. the food is good. try the pulled pork sandwich, empanadas, the tri - tip french fries were my favorites. of the many tasting rooms one has old classic motorcycles around the entire ceiling. the service was really good. make a reservation and go you will be glad you did. there is also a guest suite on premises for wine club members only. See more..
4.5 Europa Village Wineries & Resort (240 reviews)
- Good Experience
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Europa Village offers you the charm and character of Europe, transporting you to the old-world villages of Spain, France, and Italy. Three charming destinations, together as one grand resort in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. Embark on a journey to a simpler time as you discover our handcrafted, award-winning wines and delicious fare of distant lands—without ever stepping on a plane. See more..
4.5 Robert Renzoni Winery (222 reviews)
- " Good Wine, Good Food & OK Service "
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Some Friends of ours took us to the Robert Renzoni Vineyards to have some good wine and some food items. We sat down in an outside Patio seating area so we could see the beautiful views of the vineyards. The Winery was very crowded with people as all the tables were taken. We enjoyed some nice tasty wine and had some very tasty food items. But the Bad part of our visit was the many different server people we had and how long it took to get our order to us. It took forever to get our food orders. We were enjoying our wine while waiting, and there were a lot of people at the winery, but the winery should know that and have enough employees to take care of a large number of people. They were very disorganized in trying to get the food out to the correct tables. But we enjoyed our time with our friends. See more..
4.5 Danza del Sol Winery (203 reviews)
- Great boutique winery with awesome wines and service!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

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. See more..
4.5 Lorimar Vineyards and Winery (196 reviews)
- Highly Recommend for Large Groups!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

At Lorimar Vineyards and Winery we engage your senses with a blend of handcrafted wines, live music, local art, and gourmet food. Our captivating views of the Temecula Valley are almost as impressive as our award-winning wines. Lorimar wines are fruit forward and showcase dedication to producing the best product from grape to glass. Cheers! See more..
4.5 Monte De Oro Winery (169 reviews)
- Wine Tasting in difficult times
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Hello All, We love this winery. We have been coming for many year the staff is always welcoming and pleasant. I see some of the recent negative reviews. Please remember that the Covid and State have hampered the winery's ability to provide a gold tier experience. Reservations, showing up at you assigned time are a must! When this is behind us Grab a bottle of their Congruity award winning red wine, relax and enjoy the view. That's what wine tasting is all about! See more..
4.5 Hart Winery (163 reviews)
- Hands Down The Best Winery In Temecula
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Founded in 1980, family owned and operated Hart Winery is one of Temecula Valley's oldest wineries, and produces boutique wines of exceptional quality. Nestled on the western edge of the Temecula Valley, Hart Winery capitalizes on the soil and climate at 1,500 feet above sea level to produce premium estate grown Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo. See more..
4.5 Cougar Vineyard & Winery (162 reviews)
- Wine with a view
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

More intimate winery off the main road. Low key but with a great view from the adirondack chairs we reserved. $22 for a flight of six 1oz glasses of wine. Has a small deli on site for sandwiches and salads as well. A nice change from the more corporate wineries like Callaway. See more..
4.5 Avensole Winery (125 reviews)
- a beautiful winery with pretty good wine and food
Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Nestled along the scenic Rancho California ridgeline in Southern California Wine Country, Avensole Winery’s resort-like vineyard estate has been producing some of Temecula Valley’s finest grapes for more than four decades. We are committed to continuing the tradition of producing hand-crafted premium wines while offering paired culinary excellence in our Restaurant. We invite you to experience our award-winning wine, our spectacular views, live music on the weekends, seasonal award-winning cuisine, hosted tours and cheese pairings, and our elevated hospitality. Let our Special Events professionals help you plan your own Wine Country wedding, corporate event, birthday, engagement or anniversary in our gorgeous setting. See more..
4.5 Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum (124 reviews)
- So much fun for kids!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Children's Museums

This museum is build for young kids and is a lot of fun to explore! They are able to do experiments and learn interesting stuff at the same time! A bonus is that the children museum is located in old town Temecula! Nice for the parents to have lunch while the kids are at the museum! See more..
4.5 Peltzer Winery (107 reviews)
- Outstanding winery loved by locals
Friday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Peltzer Farm & Winery is open daily for tastings, wine by the glass and bottle, local beer, craft sangria, and Frozeezies. Extended Hours can be found on our website. We are open for all ages Sunday - Thursday during normal business hours with the exception of Wine Wednesday where we welcome families from 12-8pm. Fridays Saturdays we are a 21 only property. See more..
4.5 Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery (82 reviews)
- Some of the best wines in Temecula
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We've been visiting Temecula for about 6 years, but this was our first visit to Palumbo. We were told to go by a restaurant owner and we were not disappointed at all. Some excellent red wines. A little pricey, but of all the four or five wines we tasted we loved each one. To us the 2014 Sangiovese and the Estate Merlot were standouts. The tasting room is nothing fancy, but the wine makes up for it. Good wine club value and after just two shipments you've reached your commitment. But can't see dropping out. See more..
4.5 Baily Winery (73 reviews)
- Don't miss this one
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Baily is one of our favorite wineries during our visit in October. The place was beautiful and not commercialized. Pricing for their wines was very attractive!! Tasting was $20 for any 6 glasses on the menu and you get $5 off your purchase plus a souvenir glass to take home. My favorite wine here was the Serenity 13 - it is their dessert wine. Our server Cindy was knowledgeable and gave us good information during our tasting visit. They were running some awesome deals on 12 bottles where the average bottle gets down to $6. Too bad that we couldn’t take advantage of it since we were visiting! Staff were wearing masks and we felt super safe. See more..
4.5 Chapin Family Vineyards (65 reviews)
- Friendly visit!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We had a great visit here! They have a beautiful patio with misters (much appreciated in the summer). They were very accommodating with our dog too bringing over a water bowl. The tasting is very reasonable at $18 for 6 tastings which you can pick yourself from their menu of ~20 varietals. Will definitely return! See more..
4.5 Temecula Berry Company (47 reviews)
- Something else besides wine tasting
Farms

The farm is currently closed... we hope to open in May. We have lots of picture opportunities and our U-Pick blueberries are $6 a pint. See more..
4.5 Masia de la Vinya Winery (43 reviews)
- Spanish
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Masia de la Vinya, roughly translated 'Manor house of the vineyard', is located at the end of the beautiful De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula Valley, California. Our boutique winery was thoughtfully designed to offer a casual, relaxed wine tasting experience with a scenic view of our vineyard, the mountains and the valley. Our philosophy is to offer handcrafted, unique wines which are fruit-forward and made to pair well with food. See more..
4.0 Pechanga Casino (739 reviews)
- The Gambler
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Casinos

Players can strike it rich on more than 2,000 slots, test their skill at Blackjack, Pai Gow or Poker, and try their luck in the casino's grand Bingo hall. See more..
4.0 Miramonte Winery (304 reviews)
- Beautiful Bistro Patio
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Miramonte Winery is Southern California's premier artisan winery, specializing in adventurous, succulent Rhone-based varietal wines. Our winery is also known for its casual contemporary-chic tasting room, and jam packed music and events calendar. We invite you to come visit the winery that's taking Temecula Valley to new heights. See more..
4.0 South Coast Winery (276 reviews)
- Don't miss this winery
Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

This profile is made for South Coast Winery which produces wine only and not South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Please leave your feedback See more..
4.0 Callaway Vineyard and Winery (226 reviews)
- fantastic views
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Callaway Vineyard & Winery is Temecula Valley’s founding estate winery boasting breathtaking, panoramic views of rolling vineyards and spectacular sunsets. Artfully crafted award-winning wines are at the forefront of production with our state-of-the-art winemaking facility. Our friendly and knowledgeable tasting room staff offer the most comprehensive visitor experience in Temecula. Meritage at Callaway offers an alfresco, farm-to-table dining experience. Our Executive Chef believes in serving guests the freshest, most flavorful dishes with a cooking philosophy that stems from passion for quality food combined with the elegant art of plating, a culinary experience unparalleled in Southern California’s Wine Country. Memorable wines, gourmet cuisine, breathtaking vineyard views and spectacular sunsets make Callaway a must-see destination. We invite you to join us and experience over 50 years of passion, quality and excellence. See more..
4.0 Mount Palomar Winery (205 reviews)
- Best food at a Temecula winery!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Mount Palomar Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the Temecula Valley. Established in 1969, Mount Palomar is located on 315 acres of land in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. Escape for a day and tour the winery, take in the breathtaking views of the vineyards and the valley, and enjoy a wine tasting with friends. Mount Palomar Winery is also available as a venue for weddings, receptions, and private events. See more..
4.0 Falkner Winery (170 reviews)
- Fun time
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Falkner Winery is one of the premier wineries in southern California. Located in beautiful Temecula Wine Country, Falkner Winery offers spectacular hill-top vistas, daily wine tasting, tours, a large gift shop, wine tasting classes, weddings and scheduled events. FREE Jazz is performed on Sunday's from April through October. The Falkner's specialize in Mediterranean and Tuscan wine varietals including their award winning Super Tuscan "Amante". They also produce Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Riesling. See more..