Temecula is located on Interstate 15, about half way between San Diego and Riverside. Much of the Temecula Valley Wine Country is just a few miles east of I-15 on Rancho California Road. Temecula is easily included in any Southern California vacation itinerary.
Temecula wineries have become a popular day trip for Southern Californians, but now is beginning to become a destination resort area with several new accommodations being built in the past couple of years. With many lodging rates in Temecula still reasonable, those looking for cheap vacations need look no further. It's an easy, no-muss, no-fuss way to visit California wineries.
Any time of year. California wineries generally harvest August to September and you can see more of the grape and wine production activities at that time. Temperatures are best in the winter months. Weekends are quite busy, so weekdays are highly recommended. If you go on a weekend, visit the most popular tasting rooms in the morning, about 10 a.m. when they open. If you're booking one of the local inns and resorts, be sure to ask about travel deals and vacation packages. Sometimes last minute travel deals are available.
Temecula is a good place to visit California wineries and be able to talk one-on-one with vintners and see how they make wine. And, like other wine-growing regions, it's very scenic.
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