Wine is a huge draw for Temecula but it’s certainly not the only thing this city has to offer. This Southern California destination is a favorite of families with children,foodies,and adventurers.

Old Town Temecula has a variety of shops,restaurants and breweries,including Italian,American,and Mexican.

Wine Tours

Wine lovers have a choice of several guided tours which take them to some of the most renowned vineyards and tasting room in the area. Destination Temecula offers a public tour that includes limo transportation,escorted winery entrances,lunch at the winery,and an inside look at winemaking. Private tours can be arranged,with a tailored itinerary that suits your group.

One of the top-rated wine-tasting experiences in Temecula is offered by Grapeline Wine Tours,which is a small-group experience with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or another location of your choice. You can sample a wide range of wines from Wilson Creek,Cougar Vineyard and Winery and Somerset Vineyard and Winery. Enjoy a glass of Bordeaux-style Meritage wine or the Seductive Series at Falkner Winery while taking in views of the valley from 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. Soar above the vineyards and citrus groves of Temecula wine country on this romantic experience. This hour-long experience includes photos and a champagne toast. It’s a great way to celebrate birthdays,anniversaries or any other occasion.

Enjoy the scenic views of Southern California during a sunrise hot air balloon flight. As you soar above scenic landscapes,you will brush through treetops as well as see Temecula at 1,500 feet. Many people have this on their bucket list!

This family owned and operated tour company is the first woman-owned balloon company in Temecula. The company offers daily wine tours in their limousine party buses and hot air balloon rides. They are the only local tour company to offer both! Each adventure balloon flight is paired with wine tasting vouchers at Europa for 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 offers a honky-tonk experience that is in your face. There are live country music acts from around the world,as well as DJs who spin top country. The dance floor is a huge wooden one. 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. Open Wednesday through Sunday,they have a full bar and free country dancing lessons every night of the week.

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. Browse local instructors in Temecula CA to find the right fit for you. 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 even communicate with a remote host via chat for help when needed.

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’ll gain points for each completed challenge and see your live rankings compared to other teams in real time.