Lauren & Blake
Things To Do
The Restaurant at Ponte
We absolutely LOVE this restaurant/winery and it is attached to our hotel. Probably one of the best restaurants in Temecula that is great for lunch and dinner. Reservations for lunch and dinner are highly recommended.
The Cellar @ Ponte Vineyard Inn
We will be here after the wedding to close out the evening. The Cellar is a cocktail & wine bar located downstairs at Ponte Vineyard Inn. They do not take reservations but all are welcome to join for a night cap.
Leoness Cellars
We absolutely love this restaurant and winery. Highly recommend making a reservation here in advance if you would like to stop by the winery or dine in at the restaurant. Leoness is one of the best restaurants in Temecula with fresh farm to table changing menu. It is located right next door to Altisima, Robert Renzoni, and numerous other wineries.
Altisima Winery
New chic & modern winery and restaurant in Temecula with amazing views. Reservations recommended. Bride & Groom will be here on Saturday 3-5pm. Reservations highly recommended!
Akash Winery & Vineyard
Approachable modern winery and brewery. Serves the most delicious pizza in Temecula and has live music on the weekends. Bride & Groom will be here on Saturday noon-3pm. Reservations highly recommended!
Bottaia Winery
BEAUTIFUL modern winery with incredible views and overall vibe. Located very close to Ponte Inn & is a sister property!
The Goat & Vine
Great Modern Italian restaurant for lunch or dinner in Old Town. They don't take reservations but have a day-of waitlist. Worth stopping by if you have the time! A top restaurant in Old Town.
Avensole Winery
Beautiful winery option located very close to Ponte & South Coast wineries.
Small Barn Old Town
This restaurant is in Old Town (12 min drive from our hotel) has delicious locally sourced dishes, cocktails, wine & overall great modern vibe. Reservations recommended.
Bouquet Restaurant
Ponte Vineyard Inn Bouquet Restaurant, amazing for breakfast or lunch. Reservations highly recommended.
Miramonte Winery
Great winery with small bistro restaurant and incredible views of the valley.
E.A.T Marketplace
The cutest coffee, smoothie and breakfast/lunch cafe + wine bar in Old Town! Worth stopping by for a latté or breakfast if you’re in the area.
Le Coffee Shop
Cute coffee & breakfast cafe in Old Town, Temecula with amazing quiche.
Apparition Room
Very cool hidden speakeasy and craft cocktail bar in Old Town. Great spot for before + after dinner drinks if you are in the area.
Cork | Fire Kitchen
Cute brunch spot
Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Think old-world villages of Spain, France, and Italy, together as one grand resort and restaurants. The Bolero restaurant was very good lunch spot and cool concept of different European food & wine influences in one village. Almost like drinking around the world in Epcot but make it Cali.
Bolero at Europa Village
Great Spanish style restaurant at a winery!
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience
There are a ton of companies that offer sunrise/sunset hot air balloon experiences in Temecula. Cielo and Grape Escape are highly rated companies to book with. A very cool way to experience wine country in the air and SoCal is the best place to do this because of the incredible weather. Meeting time is usually around 5am, just FYI!
Temecula Farmer’s Market
Farmers market every Saturday morning to grab a coffee and shop some fresh produce and local vendors. Be sure to stop by E.A.T marketplace next door to the market for breakfast!
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
3-day Balloon, Wine & Beer festival at Lake Skinner State Park in Temecula, CA. Brad Paisley is headlining on Saturday and Scotty Mccreery is headlining on Sunday. Buying tickets in advance is recommended!
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