Destination: Temecula Wine Country
The Temecula Valley brims with more than 30 wineries, a range of quality restaurants, and many comfy hotels and B&Bs for a relaxing getaway. Check out our insider's guide to the land of rolling hills, ocean breezes and citrus aromas.
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Hart Winery
41300 Avenida Biona, Temecula, CA
One of Temecula's oldest wineries, this family-run spot offers small-ish production wines in a friendly, country store-like tasting room. -
Leonesse Cellars
38311 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA
South Coast region winery produces estate-grown varietals--including Caliornia's only Cinsault Port--and offers tiered tastings in a grand setting. -
Baily Vineyard & Winery
33440 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA
Founded in 1986 by Phil Baily and family, guests enjoy Bordeaux varietals, celebrated Rieslings, more at this medieval-inspired tasting room. -
Longshadow Ranch Winery
39847 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA
Mom and pop owners bring a taste of Old West Wyoming to their laid back Temecula ranch. -
Alex's Red Barn Winery
39820 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA
Industrial looking red "barn" offers personalized service from its namesake owner and his wife Lise--and an authentic solera-made cream Sherry. -
Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula, CA
Fairy tale-like setting inspires husband and wife team to open Temecula's first official reservations-only winery.
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Cafe Champagne
32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA
Thornton winery's fine dining restaurant serves Cal-French fare, Sunday brunch amid vineyard views and seasonal weekend patio jazz concerts. -
Baily's Fine Dining
28699 Front St, Temecula, CA
Upscale old town eatery known for seasonal California fare continues the work of a local wine and hospitality family dynasty. -
The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
40620 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA
Perched on a hilltop with panoramic vineyard and valley views this Cal-Med, lunch-only eatery well showcases the wines of Falkner. -
The Vineyard Rose
34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA
South Coast winery's fine dining restaurant offers three meals a day of artfully presented Californian fare with European influences. -
The Smokehouse Restaurant
35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA
Casual al fresco eatery offers dining component to the busy social calendar at this large winery and wedding destination spot. -
Penfold's Cattle Company
42072 5th St, Temecula, CA
Large barn-style building in Old Town houses locals' favorite traditional American steakhouse on its third floor.
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South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA
Luxurious all-in-one winery, fine dining restaurant, indulgent spa and gorgeous private villa-style hotel caters to destination weddings and corporate functions.
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The Castle Bed & Breakfast
35925 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA
Private home converted into European-inspired castle offers slow-paced, weekend-only getaways for couples and over-stressed city folk. -
Temecula Creek Inn
44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA
Temecula golf resort offers a lush, cool respite in San Diego's dessert highlands and nearby wine country. -
Inn at Churon Winery
33233 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA
French country chateau-style bed and breakfast features in-room fireplaces, private balconies and full breakfasts for romantic getaways and corporate retreats. -
Pechanga Resort And Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA
Prairie-style architecture frames this massive resort and casino with more than 500 guest rooms and suites. -
Loma Vista Bed & Breakfast
33350 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA
Hilltop Mission-style home perched above Baily Winery features 10 guest rooms on two floors, panoramic vistas and special services.
