A Balloon Adventure
800-373-3359
www.californiadreamin.com
Part of California Dreamin', which also runs biplane rides, this is another good hot air ballooning service in Temecula.
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Music Room at the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum |
A Grape Escape
800-965-2122
www.hotairtours.com
Hot air ballooning company offers early morning flights over Temecula Valley wine country, including a continental breakfast and champagne toast following the journey.
Sunrise Balloons
800-548-9912
www.sunriseballoons.com
Since 1975, this hot-air adventure company has been serving the Temecula Valley.
Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum
42081 Main St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-308-6376
www.pennypickles.org
Interactive kids museum teaches young ones about science with hands-on learning features.
Dan's Feed & Seed
41065 1st St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-676-4040
Jeans and western wear for boys and men.
Doc's Temecula Traders
28657 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-506-5437
www.docstherealwest.com
All things Old West, from vintage accessories and Winchester rifles to Indian jewelry and spurs.
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House of Jerky
28665 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-308-9232
www.getmyjerky.com
A carnivore's paradise of preserved meats, from typical turkey and beef to the more exotic venison and ostrich.
Jack's Nuts
42072 5th St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-693-2416
www.jacksnuts.net
Named after one of the owners, this shop offers all arrays of nuts, either plain or in various flavors like toffee, barbecue, garlic and chipotle.
La Menagerie
28636 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-699-0904
Another nice shop for accessories, purses and shoes for women.
Le Chocolat
42030 Main St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-3084
Women's clothing store sells boutique-style outfits and accessories.
Old Town Leather
28690 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-695-5454
Specialty shop features western-themed and other leather ware, plus accessories and shoes.
Old Town Root Beer Company
28545 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-676-5088
Popular SoCal mini-chain stocks heaps of classic old soda pop, as well as its namesake specialty.
Old Town Temecula Farmer's Market
Front St. & 6th St.
760-728-7343
www.temeculainformation.com
This weekly event takes place in the heart of Old Town every Saturday and features food, artisan products, shopping and more.
Queen Bee
28475 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-506-4757
Cool, women's vintage-style clothes and accessories in Old Town Temecula.
Temecula Olive Oil Company
28653 Front St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-693-0607
www.temeculaoliveoil.com
Old Town boutique offers tastings of various styles and flavors of olive oil and also sells other gourmet delicacies.
Temecula Valley Cheese Co.
42072 5th St.
Temecula, CA 92590
951-693-9500
One of the top gourmet stores for cheese in all of the Inland Empire , the selection encompasses international and domestic goods.
GrapeSeed Spa
34843 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-587-9463
www.wineresort.com
South Coast 's high-end spa features signature treatments in massage, skin treatments and even a yoga class that incorporates wine tasting.
Old Town Mercantile Building and Community Theater
42051 Main St.
Temecula, CA 92590
866-653-8696
www.temeculatheater.org
Multi-use entertainment complex in the heart of Old Town features everything from big name bands and cultural performances to art gallery shows and live rock.
Alex's Red Barn Winery
39820 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
951-693-3201
www.redbarnwine.com
Family run winery started by former growers specializes in old-vine wines and a solera-style sherry.
Baily Winery
33440 La Serena Wy .
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-9463
www.bailywinery.com
The red wines at this knights-of-the-roundtable-style tasting room benefit from barrel aging, while the whites are highlighted by a signature Riesling.
Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle Cabrillo
Temecula, CA 92592
951-308-1098
www.briarrosewinery.com
A lovely cottage done up to look like the home of Sleeping Beauty is the setting for appointment-only wine tastings of limited varietals like Petit Verdot, Sangiovese and Viognier.
Cougar Vineyards
39870 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
951-491-0825
www.cougarvineyards.com
Italian varietals are the main focus at this low-key winery from a husband-and-wife team who came to Temecula by way of Seattle and Texas.
Filsinger Winery
39050 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-6363
www.filsingerwinery.com
One of the earliest growers in the area, Bill Filsinger first planted in 1972, carrying on his family wine-making roots in Germany.
Hart Winery
41300 Avenida Biona
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-6300
www.thehartfamilywinery.com
One of the earliest families to plant in Temecula, Joe Hart makes outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, as well as reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grown in volcanic soil.
Keyways Wines
37338 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
877-539-9297
www.keywayswine.com
Female-owned winery treats guests to cozy couches, lovely décor touches, lots of for-sale knick knacks and a variety of varietals.
Leonesse Cellars
38311 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-7601
www.leonessecellars.com
This gorgeous winery offers a full range of entry level to intense reserve wines, including the state's only Cinsaut port.
Longshadow Ranch
39847 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
951-587-6221
www.longshadowranchwinery.com
This Old West-themed winery houses Belgian draft horses onsite, and makes big, bold Syrahs, plus a famous whiskey barrel-aged Ponderosa port.
Miramonte Winery 3410 Rancho California RD
33410 Rancho Calfornia Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-506-5500
www.miramontewinery.com
Hilltop winery known for Rhone-style blends as well as their custom wine-bottle etching business.
Mount Palomar Winery
33820 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-5047
www.mountpalomar.com
Stunning views, a large courtyard and the Valley's best known solera-style sherry make this beautifully tiled winery a popular pick. There's also an onsite quick service counter.
Palumbo
40150 Barksdale Cir.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-7900
www.palumbofamilyvineyards.com
Small production of all-estate-wines is the key at Palumbo—and there are some real gems like a "Côte Rotie" rose and Merlots capable of changing people's thinking about Merlot.
VR La Cereza Winery
34567 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-699-6961
www.lacerezawinery.com/lacereza
Done up in Cuban décor, this sister winery to Maurice Car'rie is known for Spanish-style varietals like Grenache, Tempranillo, as well as their sweet "girlfriends" label.
Wiens Family Cellars
35055 Via Del Ponte
Temecula, CA 92592
951-694-9892
www.wienscellars.com
A band of brothers runs this family business, and as the sign outside proclaims, it's the home of big reds.
Grapeline
888-894-6379
www.gogrape.com
Southern California wine country company offers group shuttle service between wineries.
Sunrider Jeep Wine Tour
951-551-1516
www.sunriderwinetours.com
Jeep adventure tour takes up to six guests on a behind-the-scenes look at winery production, wine grape-tasting in the vineyards and other VIP experiences.
Lake Skinner
37701 Warren Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
951-926-1541
www.riversidecountyparks.org
Located 10 minutes outside of town, this scenic Riverside County park offers swimming, boating and fishing.
Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
888-363-2852, 951-491-6085
www.temeculacvb.com
