Tourist attractions in temecula, california
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If you travel 90 miles southeast from bustling Los Angeles or 60 miles northeast from San Diego, you'll find tranquil Temecula, Calif. The Temecula Valley's lush landscapes, scenic vineyards and award-winning wineries have earned it the label of Southern California's "Wine Country." When Northern California's Napa Valley seems too far away for a quick escape, Temecula offers acclaimed wines and other tourist attractions year-round.
Wineries in the Temecula Valley
Temecula is best known for its more than 25 wineries. The area's 1,500-foot elevation and temperate climate, with summer highs averaging 85 degrees and winter lows averaging 39, make it comparable to the Napa Valley as a location for the growth and maintenance of vineyards. A tourist favorite among Temecula's 3,000 acres of vineyards is the award-winning Baily Vineyard &- Winery. Dating to 1986, Baily features an 8,000-square-foot winemaking facility with 50,000 gallons of wine tanks. At the Baily Winery Tasting Room, experts guide you through your selection of any five wines to taste for $10, which includes a souvenir glass you keep. You can delve further into Baily wines or those from other Temecula wineries over lunch outdoors at the on-site Carol's Restaurant. The gift shop allows you to take your favorite finds home. Don't leave before tasting Baily's popular port, which keeps bringing tourists and locals back to Baily Vineyard.
Baily Vineyard &- Winery
33440 La Serena Way
(corner of Rancho California Road)
Temecula, CA 92592
951-676-9463
bailywinery.com
Temecula Valley Balloon &- Wine Festival
The Temecula Valley Balloon &- Wine Festival offers concerts, food and wine tastings, arts and crafts, and commercial exhibits and draws an average of 40,000 visitors each year. The festival has soared for a weekend each spring since 1984. More than 20 Temecula Valley wineries and others from Southern California provide tastings of premium wines. Local chefs pair their specialties with the wines for an additional charge. Book a hot-air balloon flight or watch the "Balloon Glow," a display of synchronized hot-air balloons that are lighted and set afloat to a musical beat and appear to dance in the night sky.
37701 Warren Road
Winchester, CA 92596
951-678-1456
tvbwf.com
Pechanga Resort &- Casino
The Pechanga Resort &- Casino adds thrills to Temecula's tranquillity. The AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel features eight dining options and nightly entertainment. The casino is California's largest, with 200,000 square feet of gaming. The casino provides more than 3,000 slot machines and more than 130 tables for such games as blackjack, craps and poker 24 hours a day. The resort includes Spa Pechanga with a selection of massage therapies, salon services and body treatments.
Pechanga Resort &- Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592
951-693-1819
pechanga.com
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