Kat & Josh
Things To Do
Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula combines the region’s storied past and its exciting up-and-coming future in a unique blend of shops, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and event opportunities in one walkable, easy-to-navigate hub for visitors to explore. Take a step back in time as you walk the wooden boardwalks past rustic western-era buildings, antique shops, and specialty boutiques featuring Temecula-made artisan goods, or explore the most up-to-date trends including sampling pints at craft breweries, attending outdoor festivals, grabbing a bite of local, farm-to-table dining, or dancing to live music at bars and unique outdoor venues. History buffs can wander the streets of Old Town Temecula viewing rustic buildings, sidewalks and storefronts reminiscent of our historic golden west in the 1880's. Old Town Temecula has it all.
Lorimar Vineyards and Winery
Yes, this is the venue for the wedding. Come early and start the celebration with a fun wine tasting tour of the area!
Santa Rosa Plateau
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is one of the most well-loved attractions in the Temecula area and is made up of an impressive 9,000 acres of land. The reserve is dedicated to the preservation of the local flora and fauna and to that end you can expect to find 49 different species of endangered plant and animal life here. Favorite activities here include hiking one of the many trails that run all over the reserve and offer opportunities for a range of hikes for different levels of ability.
Peltzer Pumpkin Farm
For a quirky day out in Temecula look no further than the Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, a family run business that is well loved in the local area. The farm has been at its present location for nine seasons and has a huge range of attractions for you to enjoy as well as simply picking pumpkins. If you come here you can expect fun for all the family in the form of gold mining, pony rides, and even a petting zoo that younger visitors are sure to love. If you happen to come in the Fall, around the time of the pumpkin harvest then you can also take home one of these fabulous vegetables a souvenir of your trip.
Galway Downs
Galway Downs was first opened in 1968 and used to be called the Rancho California Track and Training Center. The property sprawls over 242 acres and is known as a center of equestrian excellence in the Temecula area. The property has several different areas for the public to enjoy such as the newly opened Village which is known for its beautiful vistas and as a great place to eat and drink while enjoying the Temecula countryside. You can also go horseback riding here and there are paddocks and meadows all over the property that let you get a firsthand experience of all the local flora and fauna.
Dripping Springs Trail
The Dripping Springs Trail runs through the 18,000 acre Agua Tibia Wilderness close to Palomar Mountain, and is the place to come if you love hiking and want to check out some unspoiled terrain in the Temecula area. The forests through which the trail runs are covered in Coulter pines and Douglas Firs, as well as different species of oak trees. As you progress along the trail, expect dramatic canyons, picturesque streams, and lowlands covered in scrub. The trail stretches for 14 miles and takes about 8 hours to complete, so if you are in the mood for a day spent exploring the wilderness then this is certainly worth the trip.