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Local Food
Some of the best recommendations for dining in the immediate area
Best coffee in town and only a 5 minute drive away straight down Washington, on the edge of old town Murrieta. 1 of 3 locations, the largest being on Temecula Parkway is also a roaster so everything is fresh no matter which you end up at. local bakeries deliver pastries every morning as well
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The Press Espresso
28601 Old Town Front StBest coffee in town and only a 5 minute drive away straight down Washington, on the edge of old town Murrieta. 1 of 3 locations, the largest being on Temecula Parkway is also a roaster so everything is fresh no matter which you end up at. local bakeries deliver pastries every morning as well
local spot that expanded and become a hot place within the last 2 years. known for being "Gourmet Casual", modest pricing for high quality food and cocktails in a laid back atmosphere. They just opened their patio seating which is dog friendly!
The Chef's Grille
24660 Jefferson Avelocal spot that expanded and become a hot place within the last 2 years. known for being "Gourmet Casual", modest pricing for high quality food and cocktails in a laid back atmosphere. They just opened their patio seating which is dog friendly!
great Industrial Gastro Pub who's been part of the community for years. second of 2 locations in the area, the other being in Old Town Temecula. Amazing place to grab a drink and relax outside on the patio
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DownTown Public House
24619 Washington Avegreat Industrial Gastro Pub who's been part of the community for years. second of 2 locations in the area, the other being in Old Town Temecula. Amazing place to grab a drink and relax outside on the patio
Small hole in the wall Texas BBQ spot. Been serving up amazing food for years and are still kickin. Hands down the best BBQ in the entire area. They are smoking and grilling all day, so everything is straight from the pit.
Calhoun's Family Texas Barbeque
24710 Washington AveSmall hole in the wall Texas BBQ spot. Been serving up amazing food for years and are still kickin. Hands down the best BBQ in the entire area. They are smoking and grilling all day, so everything is straight from the pit.
great little spot for fresh local doughnuts. My perfect morning consists of grabbing a doughnut here and taking a walk to The Press Espresso to get some coffee, or vice versa!
Vista Doughnuts
24793 Washington Avenuegreat little spot for fresh local doughnuts. My perfect morning consists of grabbing a doughnut here and taking a walk to The Press Espresso to get some coffee, or vice versa!
Temecula Wine Country
Some of my top recommendations for wineries out in Temecula Wine Country for all occasions
Best Reds in the Valley!
Often overlooked hidden gem out in Temecula Wine Country. Its the last winery out on the Rancho Cal trail with patio sitting looking out to unobstructed hills and vineyards. Small, Intimate, peaceful
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Chapin Family Vineyards
36084 Summitville StBest Reds in the Valley!
Often overlooked hidden gem out in Temecula Wine Country. Its the last winery out on the Rancho Cal trail with patio sitting looking out to unobstructed hills and vineyards. Small, Intimate, peaceful
Another small off the beaten path vineyard producing some really stellar varietals. If you're out to try the best of what Temecula has to offer for wine, this and Chapin should be on top of your list
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Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery
36095 Monte De Oro RdAnother small off the beaten path vineyard producing some really stellar varietals. If you're out to try the best of what Temecula has to offer for wine, this and Chapin should be on top of your list
amazing spot for a great selection of wines, food and live music on the weekends
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Lorimar Vineyards and Winery
39990 Anza Rdamazing spot for a great selection of wines, food and live music on the weekends
among the largest in terms of size and production, this is the party place. The busiest in the valley with the most happening on site at all times. looking for a good time and to meet plenty of others? this is the spot. That may or may not be for you, but now you know
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Bodega Wilson Creek
35960 Rancho California Rdamong the largest in terms of size and production, this is the party place. The busiest in the valley with the most happening on site at all times. looking for a good time and to meet plenty of others? this is the spot. That may or may not be for you, but now you know
much smaller than Wislon Creek, but another place to go to have a good time. Open later on the weekends, great small bites and sangria
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Miramonte Winery
33410 Rancho California Rdmuch smaller than Wislon Creek, but another place to go to have a good time. Open later on the weekends, great small bites and sangria
out of all the big wineries on the main strip of Racho Cal, this would be the one that id stop and visit. The sign on the road says big reds and they mean it. They serve some stellar varietals both red and white. I cant say that about Ponte, Bottia, South Coast, Carter or Wilson Creek
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Wiens Family Cellars - Winery
35055 Via Delout of all the big wineries on the main strip of Racho Cal, this would be the one that id stop and visit. The sign on the road says big reds and they mean it. They serve some stellar varietals both red and white. I cant say that about Ponte, Bottia, South Coast, Carter or Wilson Creek
Altisima! The newest place in the valley, and they have caught on real quick. The prettiest winery around with amazing food and the best view
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De Portola Estate Winery
37440 De Portola RoadAltisima! The newest place in the valley, and they have caught on real quick. The prettiest winery around with amazing food and the best view
Such a cool spot after renovating. They have sections of the winery built out as old world villages of Europe, serving their respective varietals in each area
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Europa Village
41150 Via EuropaSuch a cool spot after renovating. They have sections of the winery built out as old world villages of Europe, serving their respective varietals in each area
something a bit different if you're interested in farmhouse vibes. Tasting room is built in a large barn and the whole property is farmland. they throw some of the best events. Pumpkin patch every year is a must!
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Peltzer Winery
40275 Calle Contentosomething a bit different if you're interested in farmhouse vibes. Tasting room is built in a large barn and the whole property is farmland. they throw some of the best events. Pumpkin patch every year is a must!
Casino
what can i say? The largest casino in California that offers so much more that just gambling. Some of the biggest artist perform here throughout the year, the resort and spa are perfect for a relaxing getaway and a killer golf course. Plenty of food and beverage spots to choose from, including a club on the upper level
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Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwywhat can i say? The largest casino in California that offers so much more that just gambling. Some of the biggest artist perform here throughout the year, the resort and spa are perfect for a relaxing getaway and a killer golf course. Plenty of food and beverage spots to choose from, including a club on the upper level
Old Town Temecula
Outside of Wine Country, Old Town is some of the absolute best of what Temecula has to offer. Full of small shops, incredible food, drinks, live music and events. This place is always lively on the weekends Such a fun spot to enjoy a night out. Host of the annual Temecula Rod Run and farmers market every Saturday morning.
Speakeasy within Crush & Brew serving up awesome craft cocktails in an old timey western setting
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Thompson &Twain Prospecting Co
28544 Old Town Front StSpeakeasy within Crush & Brew serving up awesome craft cocktails in an old timey western setting
If you're interested in catching a live performance, make sure you see whats playing in town during your visit
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Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main StIf you're interested in catching a live performance, make sure you see whats playing in town during your visit
incredible fresh and modern little restaurant serving up handcrafted sandwiches, pizza and salad daily from scratch everyday
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The Goat & Vine
41923 2nd Street#102incredible fresh and modern little restaurant serving up handcrafted sandwiches, pizza and salad daily from scratch everyday
another hidden little speakeasy whipping up carefully crafted cocktails in Old Town Temecula
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Apparition Room
28693 Old Town Front Stanother hidden little speakeasy whipping up carefully crafted cocktails in Old Town Temecula
Crazy cool little bar/arcade in Old town. Great little spot to come grab a drink and just have fun
Coin-Op Game Room Temecula
28588 Old Town Front StCrazy cool little bar/arcade in Old town. Great little spot to come grab a drink and just have fun
a mainstay in Temecula for years! offering a great variety of food and drink outside on the patio. They usually always have live music on the weekends as well
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Public House
41971 Main Sta mainstay in Temecula for years! offering a great variety of food and drink outside on the patio. They usually always have live music on the weekends as well
If you're a fan of a traditional American Diner Breakfast this place is a must! it is always packed so make sure you get there early
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Swing Inn Cafe
28676 Old Town Front StIf you're a fan of a traditional American Diner Breakfast this place is a must! it is always packed so make sure you get there early
The Holy Grail of grabbing a beer and some small bites. I would consider the menu stoner food serving up items such as bacon wrapped mac and cheese, cheesesteak loaded fries, pork belly tacos and too many burgers and sandwiches to name. this is the place if you want to have a cold pint and pig out
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Devilicious Eatery & Tap Room
28693 Old Town Front StThe Holy Grail of grabbing a beer and some small bites. I would consider the menu stoner food serving up items such as bacon wrapped mac and cheese, cheesesteak loaded fries, pork belly tacos and too many burgers and sandwiches to name. this is the place if you want to have a cold pint and pig out
Hiking Spots
Large open space for miles with plenty of beautiful trails to choose from. A must for any avid hikers. You can spend days exploring each path and what the preserve has to offer
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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve
39400 Clinton Keith RdLarge open space for miles with plenty of beautiful trails to choose from. A must for any avid hikers. You can spend days exploring each path and what the preserve has to offer
The perfect little day hike following the Santa Margarita river and back. Nice and shaded with the sound of flowing water depending on the time of the year..
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Santa Margarita River Hiking Trail
4251 River Edge RdThe perfect little day hike following the Santa Margarita river and back. Nice and shaded with the sound of flowing water depending on the time of the year..
off the beaten path on some rough road, but you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view and a cool pool of rushing water
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Tenaja Falls
Forest Route 7S02off the beaten path on some rough road, but you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view and a cool pool of rushing water
there are 2 ways up, 1 of which is long and strenuous uphill for miles and the other much closer and shorter time. Either way the rock itself is really cool to see
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Potato Chip Rock
there are 2 ways up, 1 of which is long and strenuous uphill for miles and the other much closer and shorter time. Either way the rock itself is really cool to see
an hour drive south but absolutely worth the drive. You're instantly transported into a forest wonderland with plenty of trails to hike and camping spots available to stay. Also an observatory on the peak of the mountain which is really cool to check out
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Parque Estatal de la Montaña Palomar
19952 State Park Drivean hour drive south but absolutely worth the drive. You're instantly transported into a forest wonderland with plenty of trails to hike and camping spots available to stay. Also an observatory on the peak of the mountain which is really cool to check out