Things To Do
8 bit Brewing Company
One of Jarid’s favorite local spots—8-Bit Brewing in Temecula is craft beer + retro arcade games. You can grab a flight, play some classics, and hang out. They rotate a ton of beers, but you’ll usually see fun ones like Beers of War, Mario Tart, Redpool Red Ale, and Cersei’s Revenge floating around (yes, the names are half the experience). Easy place to grab a drink, play a game, and pretend you’re better at old-school games like pinball than you actually are.
Ponte Winery
One of our favorite spots in Temecula—Ponte Winery is perfect if you want something a little more relaxed while you’re in town. You can do a tasting, grab a glass, walk the vineyard, or just hang out on the patio. They’ve got great wines like Super T, Bolero, D’Ambra, and their rosé—so there’s something for everyone. Kayla’s a member here, so it’s a place we’ve really enjoyed and definitely recommend checking out while you’re in the area 🍷
Doffo Winery
Another one of our go-to spots—Doffo Winery is a little more low-key but has some of the best reds in Temecula. You can do a tasting, hang out on the patio, and check out their vintage motorcycle collection (which is actually really cool). They’re known for wines like Malbec, Zinfandel, Syrah Reserve, and blends like Mistura or MotoDoffo Super Tinto—so if you like bold reds, this is your place  Jarid’s a member here, so this is a spot we recommend if you want a really solid Temecula winery experience and love red wines 🍷
Old Town Temecula
If you’re looking for something to do outside of wineries—Old Town Temecula is the go-to. It’s got that western-style strip with bars, restaurants, shops, and usually something going on. You can bar hop, grab dinner, find live music, or just walk around and see where the night takes you. Easy spot to end up at…especially if you say “just one drink” and then don’t leave for a few hours 😄
Pechanga Resort Casino
If you want a little bit of everything—Pechanga has it. Huge casino, tons of restaurants, bars, and even a really nice pool area if you’re trying to relax. You can gamble, grab a great dinner, get drinks, or just wander around—it’s one of those places where there’s always something going on. Also a solid late-night option…if you’re feeling lucky (or just not ready to call it yet) 🎰