Wine is a huge draw for Temecula but it’s certainly not the only thing this city has to offer. Families with children,foodies and adventurers all find plenty to love about this Southern California destination.
Old Town Temecula is home to Italian,American and Mexican restaurants,breweries and shops.
Wine Tours
Wine lovers can choose between a number of guided tours that take them to the area’s most notable vineyards and tasting rooms. A public tour with Destination Temecula provides limo transport and escorted entrances to wineries as well as lunch at a winery and a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process. Private tours are also available,and they include a customized itinerary to suit your group’s interests.
Grapeline Wine Tours offers a top-rated small-group wine tasting experience in Temecula. They will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel,or any other location of your choosing. Sample a variety of wines at Wilson Creek,Cougar Vineyard & Winery,Somerset Vineyard and Winery,Callaway Vineyard and Winery,and more. At Falkner Winery,sip a Bordeaux-style Meritage or their Seductive Series wine while enjoying views of the valley through floor-to-ceiling windows. Satisfy your hunger at Bel Vino or the upscale restaurant at the top of the hill,The Pinnacle,with a delicious Mediterranean-influenced meal.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Hot air ballooning is an experience that you will never forget. This romantic experience will take you above the vineyards,citrus groves and wineries of Temecula. The hour-long ride includes a champagne toast and photos. It’s a great way to celebrate birthdays,anniversaries or any other occasion.
A sunrise hot air ballon flight will allow you to enjoy the beautiful views of Southern California. You will soar over scenic landscapes at sunrise,brush across treetops and see Temecula from up to 1,500 feet in the air. Many people have this on their bucket list!
This family owned and operated tour company is the first woman-owned balloon company in Temecula. They host daily wine tours on their limousine party bus and hot air balloon flights. The only local tour operator to offer both. Each adventure balloon flight comes with a wine tasting voucher at Europa that is 20% off. The package also includes a visit to Old Town Temecula and a self-guided walking wine tour.
Line Dancing
It is also a fun way to make new friends. Temecula CA offers plenty of dance opportunities for beginners and experts alike.
Moonshine Flats is an in your face honky tonk experience with national live music acts,DJs spinning top country and a massive wooden dance floor. They have a country line dancing instructor that offers lessons on Thursdays,Friday and Saturday.
Cowboy Palace Saloon offers a friendly,fun place to dance the country line or partner dances. The Cowboy Palace Saloon is open Wednesday through Sunday. They have a bar with a full menu and offer free lessons in country dancing every night.
Consider hiring a dance teacher to lead your group dances at the wedding. This will make it a unique event that will impress all of your guests. Find the perfect fit by browsing local Temecula CA instructors. They will offer a customized quote based on your event details.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
This fun scavenger-hunt adventure will turn Temecula,California into a giant board game. Guided from any smart phone,you’ll make your way among well known and overlooked gems of the city while solving clues and completing challenges. While having fun,you’ll learn about local history.
Operation City Quest is the perfect scavenger hunt to take on by yourself,as a team or with friends. You can submit photos and complete challenges using an app. You can order the items however you like and compete with teams all over the nation. You can also communicate with a host remotely via chat to get help.
Be the champion of an unconventional scavenger hunting. You’ll be pushed out of your comfort zones as you accept crazy challenges and interpret creative tasks in an urban environment. You will earn points for each challenge you complete and can compare your ranking with other teams.