Melissa's Guide: Best
Local Wineries, Food, Shopping & Entertainment
Melissa's Local Winery Recommendations
Casual atmosphere, great Italian food. Bocci ball and alfresco dinning. They have my favorite chardonnay. 14 miles.
61 locals recommend
Robert Renzoni Vineyards
37350 De Portola RdCasual atmosphere, great Italian food. Bocci ball and alfresco dinning. They have my favorite chardonnay. 14 miles.
Amazing mountain views, beautiful winery, great personalized tasting and charcuterie experience. 15 miles.
18 locals recommend
BOTTAIA Winery
35601 Rancho California RdAmazing mountain views, beautiful winery, great personalized tasting and charcuterie experience. 15 miles.
Nice casual tasting room, great reds and beautiful patio. If you are a wine enthusiast pick a tasting bar hosted by Erin or Heidi . They have great wine knowledge. 15 miles.
104 locals recommend
Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola RdNice casual tasting room, great reds and beautiful patio. If you are a wine enthusiast pick a tasting bar hosted by Erin or Heidi . They have great wine knowledge. 15 miles.
Intimate atmosphere and small batch wine making. A must see for vintage motorcycle fans. 16 miles.
49 locals recommend
Doffo Winery
36083 Summitville StIntimate atmosphere and small batch wine making. A must see for vintage motorcycle fans. 16 miles.
Danza del Sol Winery
39050 De Portola RdGood wine and pretty patio. 15 miles.
A little less traveled. Great wine and a nice patio to picnic.
15 miles.
10 locals recommend
Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery
36095 Monte De Oro RdA little less traveled. Great wine and a nice patio to picnic.
15 miles.
Enjoy a visit to the home of So. Cals. only mined wine caves.
14 miles.
34 locals recommend
Oak Mountain Winery
36522 Vía VerdeEnjoy a visit to the home of So. Cals. only mined wine caves.
14 miles.
A boutique winery. Handcrafted, small lot, premium artisan wines.
12 miles.
11 locals recommend
Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle CabrilloA boutique winery. Handcrafted, small lot, premium artisan wines.
12 miles.
One of the valleys new, impressive, contemporary wineries.
14 miles.
30 locals recommend
Akash Winery & Vineyard
39730 Calle ContentoOne of the valleys new, impressive, contemporary wineries.
14 miles.
Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California RdKnown for sparkling wine, great food and jazz concerts. 12 miles.
Beautiful tasting room and live music on the patio. 15 miles.
16 locals recommend
Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyard
35820 Rancho California RdBeautiful tasting room and live music on the patio. 15 miles.
Melissa's Local Food Recommendations
Avensole Winery
34567 Rancho California RdGreat lunch restaurant. Enjoyable tasting room. 14 miles.
Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California RdShady garden patio dining, great food and salads. 14 miles.
A personal favorite. Casual dining in Old Town Temecula. Be prepared, the atmosphere is a little loud. Yummy sangria, farm to table fresh, fresh, fresh! 8 miles.
*Be sure to use the Nowait/yelp app.
109 locals recommend
The Goat & Vine
41923 2nd Street#102A personal favorite. Casual dining in Old Town Temecula. Be prepared, the atmosphere is a little loud. Yummy sangria, farm to table fresh, fresh, fresh! 8 miles.
*Be sure to use the Nowait/yelp app.
Great authentic western steak house. Make a reservation.
9 miles.
62 locals recommend
The Gambling Cowboy
42072 5th StGreat authentic western steak house. Make a reservation.
9 miles.
Hana Sushi
31805 Temecula PkwyThe ONLY place I'll eat sushi in Temecula. 9 miles.
Newly imagined and re-opened. The gardens, farmhouse and cafe are all blooming and awaiting you. Grab a lemonade and stroll the grounds. Don't miss the goats and butterfly garden. After you build an appetite, casual lunch is available with a new and improved menu. I personally love this place. 7 min. drive from the house (3 miles.) Open Thursday - Sunday from 11am - 4pm.
19 locals recommend
Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery
2940 Reche RdNewly imagined and re-opened. The gardens, farmhouse and cafe are all blooming and awaiting you. Grab a lemonade and stroll the grounds. Don't miss the goats and butterfly garden. After you build an appetite, casual lunch is available with a new and improved menu. I personally love this place. 7 min. drive from the house (3 miles.) Open Thursday - Sunday from 11am - 4pm.
Great casual out-door dinning! Beautiful garden setting!
High quality food with local, small farm organic produce.
36 craft and specialty beers on tap. Arrogant Bastard Ale 7.2% alc, if you dare! Hated By Many, Loved By Few. And for those faint of heart, they have a great sangria :) Make a reservation. 17 miles.
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyGreat casual out-door dinning! Beautiful garden setting!
High quality food with local, small farm organic produce.
36 craft and specialty beers on tap. Arrogant Bastard Ale 7.2% alc, if you dare! Hated By Many, Loved By Few. And for those faint of heart, they have a great sangria :) Make a reservation. 17 miles.
Authentic Italian dinning. You may even hear the owner sing. Great food and great people. 9 miles.
46 locals recommend
Gourmet Italia
27499 Ynez RdAuthentic Italian dinning. You may even hear the owner sing. Great food and great people. 9 miles.
Estrella's Restaurant
129 E Mission RdGood casual classic Mexican. 7 miles.
Great little local eatery. Gourmet pizza, burgers and more. Wine, beer and a bar with unique house specialty drinks. 5 miles.
25 locals recommend
127 West Social House
127 W Elder StGreat little local eatery. Gourmet pizza, burgers and more. Wine, beer and a bar with unique house specialty drinks. 5 miles.
Less than a 2 mile drive. Great burgers in a pinch. I love the turkey burger/protein style (lettuce wrapped). The beef burgers and fries are also good.
14 locals recommend
Nessy Burgers
3235 Old Hwy 395Less than a 2 mile drive. Great burgers in a pinch. I love the turkey burger/protein style (lettuce wrapped). The beef burgers and fries are also good.
Live music on the patio and fine food. Funky cool with a relaxed vibe. Fully stocked bar, specialty cocktails, wine and beer. 9 miles.
43 locals recommend
Public House
41971 Main StLive music on the patio and fine food. Funky cool with a relaxed vibe. Fully stocked bar, specialty cocktails, wine and beer. 9 miles.
Nestled beautifully amongst the rolling hills and vineyards.
A great view, friendly and lively atmosphere. Good salads, tapas, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. 13 miles.
13 locals recommend
Meritage At Callaway
32720 Rancho California RdNestled beautifully amongst the rolling hills and vineyards.
A great view, friendly and lively atmosphere. Good salads, tapas, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. 13 miles.
Melissa's Local Sightseeing Recommendations
Julian's beginning rooted in the 1870's gold rush. Shop stores housed in historic buildings and be sure to sample their famous apple pie. A charming mountain town. 34 miles.
245 locals recommend
Julian
Julian's beginning rooted in the 1870's gold rush. Shop stores housed in historic buildings and be sure to sample their famous apple pie. A charming mountain town. 34 miles.
An expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. It's renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens. 20 miles.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAn expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. It's renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens. 20 miles.
Palomar Mountain Observatory is owned by Caltech and is home to the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope. Whether you are an astronomy, history, or engineering enthusiast, or simply curious you will enjoy the visit. 17 miles.
47 locals recommend
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdPalomar Mountain Observatory is owned by Caltech and is home to the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope. Whether you are an astronomy, history, or engineering enthusiast, or simply curious you will enjoy the visit. 17 miles.
A luxury whale-watching company located in front of the historic lighthouse in Oceanside Harbor. 17 miles.
31 locals recommend
Oceanside Adventures
256 S Harbor DrA luxury whale-watching company located in front of the historic lighthouse in Oceanside Harbor. 17 miles.
Amazing experience. Make reservations early.
56 locals recommend
California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures
33133 Vista Del Monte RdAmazing experience. Make reservations early.
The world's largest rotating tram car-travels over 2 1/2 miles along breathtaking cliffs transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Elevation 8,516 ft.
Enjoy 2 restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 46 miles.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe world's largest rotating tram car-travels over 2 1/2 miles along breathtaking cliffs transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Elevation 8,516 ft.
Enjoy 2 restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 46 miles.
A 1,200-acre park with green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, restaurants and the world- famous San Diego Zoo. Placed in reserve in 1835. 43 miles.
61 locals recommend
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El PradoA 1,200-acre park with green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, restaurants and the world- famous San Diego Zoo. Placed in reserve in 1835. 43 miles.
A one- of-a-kind horseback riding experience through the beautiful vineyards of Temecula wine country. Scenic guided tour on gentle horses. info@winecountrytrailsbyhorseback.com.
13 miles.
48 locals recommend
Wine Country Trails by Horseback
39000 Rancho California RdA one- of-a-kind horseback riding experience through the beautiful vineyards of Temecula wine country. Scenic guided tour on gentle horses. info@winecountrytrailsbyhorseback.com.
13 miles.
Take a stroll through Historic Old Town Temecula filled with little local shops, eatery's and entertainment. 9 miles.
75 locals recommend
Old Town Temecula House of Jerky
28655 Old Town Front StTake a stroll through Historic Old Town Temecula filled with little local shops, eatery's and entertainment. 9 miles.
Melissa's Local Hiking Recommendations
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve preserves approx. 8,400 acres of the plateau, and includes the Moreno and Machado Adobes, and other structures. 14 miles.
22 locals recommend
Santa Rosa Plateau
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve preserves approx. 8,400 acres of the plateau, and includes the Moreno and Machado Adobes, and other structures. 14 miles.
Only 2 miles away, this 4.4 mile loop trail offers amazing scenic views. Each September there is an annual firefighter pilgrimage hike and a 911 Memorial at the top.
We have not hiked it as of yet, however it is in our view every day calling us, LOL.
More information:
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/monserate-mountain-hike-fallbrook/
7 locals recommend
Monserate Mountain
Only 2 miles away, this 4.4 mile loop trail offers amazing scenic views. Each September there is an annual firefighter pilgrimage hike and a 911 Memorial at the top.
We have not hiked it as of yet, however it is in our view every day calling us, LOL.
More information:
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/monserate-mountain-hike-fallbrook/
Acquired to preserve the resources and picturesque scenery of the Santa Margarita Mountains. Raptors are a common sight overhead or perched in trees. Deer and other large protected animals rely on the river for their water. The 22 acre lush river corridor contains 2 miles of non-motorized multi-use trails. 5 miles.
51 locals recommend
Santa Margarita River Hiking Trail
4251 River Edge RdAcquired to preserve the resources and picturesque scenery of the Santa Margarita Mountains. Raptors are a common sight overhead or perched in trees. Deer and other large protected animals rely on the river for their water. The 22 acre lush river corridor contains 2 miles of non-motorized multi-use trails. 5 miles.
Melissa's Local Entertainment Recommendations
Pechanga Resort
45000 Casino DrEntertainment and casino. 8 miles away.
Temecula Farmer’s Market
6th StreetHeld every Saturday. 9 miles.
Featuring food and music, this large street fair, covering 4 city blocks, is open every Thursday from 5pm - 9pm. 16 miles.
109 locals recommend
Oceanside Sunset Market
401 Pier View WayFeaturing food and music, this large street fair, covering 4 city blocks, is open every Thursday from 5pm - 9pm. 16 miles.
Palomar Mountain Observatory is owned by Caltech and is home to the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope. Whether you are an astronomy, history, or engineering enthusiast, or simply curious you will enjoy the visit. 17 miles.
47 locals recommend
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdPalomar Mountain Observatory is owned by Caltech and is home to the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope. Whether you are an astronomy, history, or engineering enthusiast, or simply curious you will enjoy the visit. 17 miles.
Fallbrook Art Center
103 S Main AveShow schedule @ www.fallbrookartcenter.org. 6 miles
Casino, dining, sports bar, spa and entertainment. 5 miles.
74 locals recommend
Pala Casino Spa & Resort
11154 CA-76Casino, dining, sports bar, spa and entertainment. 5 miles.
Golf
One of So Cal's most challenging courses, this 18 hole, par72 championship course has spectacular mountain views. 1 mile.
6 locals recommend
Golf at Pala Mesa Resort
2001 Old Hwy 395One of So Cal's most challenging courses, this 18 hole, par72 championship course has spectacular mountain views. 1 mile.
Fallbrook has one of the best golfing climates in So Cal. and this is one of the best courses in the North San Diego County area. It has a great practice area that features driving and chipping areas and a putting green. 3 miles.
16 locals recommend
The Golf Club of California
3742 Flowerwood LnFallbrook has one of the best golfing climates in So Cal. and this is one of the best courses in the North San Diego County area. It has a great practice area that features driving and chipping areas and a putting green. 3 miles.
Another local premier golf course, this par 72 course has breathtaking views of Temecula Wine Country and the surrounding hills. 8 miles.
8 locals recommend
Pechanga Golf Course
45000 Pechanga PkwyAnother local premier golf course, this par 72 course has breathtaking views of Temecula Wine Country and the surrounding hills. 8 miles.
Local Brewery Recommendations
Aftershock Brewing Co.
28822 Old Town Front StUnique beers. Located in Old Town Temecula. 9 miles.
The service is awesome. Located in Old Town Temecula. 9 miles.
Ironfire Brewing Company Old Town Outpost Tasting Room
42081 3rd StThe service is awesome. Located in Old Town Temecula. 9 miles.
A wide range of beers, from signature Fallen Angel Blonde to Warlock IPAs. 9 miles.
Craft Brewing Company - Temecula
41955 4th StA wide range of beers, from signature Fallen Angel Blonde to Warlock IPAs. 9 miles.