This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. For procrastinators, as Feb. Why not surprise your valentine this year with something a little different? This year, think outside the box of chocolates. For those living in Murrieta, there are several romantic options to consider. Murrieta is home to Boorman Vineyards Estate Winery. The property, nestled on the Santa Rosa Plateau at the south end of the Santa Margarita Mountains, paints a beautiful picture to a romantic day.
Enjoy a private tasting inside the winery or outside if weather permits, with owners Todd and Rosie Boorman. We only serve premium red wines; that is our specialty. Because Boorman is a private estate winery, all tastings are made by appointment only. However, the winery is open weekdays and weekends.
For more information, visit BoormanVineyards. For some sweethearts, nothing gets their heart racing faster than a little competition. Indoor kart racing is a definite way to get your Valentine to chase after you for 16 laps. The special race includes races, food, drinks and apparel. Pole Position does not take reservations; all racing is on a first come, first serve basis.
On Valentine's Day, the track will be open from 11 a. Visit Polepositionraceway. Load up your bikes in the car or just slip on some comfortable athletic shoes and take a drive up Clinton Keith Road to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.
The 8,acre ecological reserve makes a great place to take a bike ride to a lookout spot or walk to a picnic area and enjoy lunch together. While you take in the beauty of the hills and roam the area, make sure to explore some of the oldest standing structures in Riverside County: two adobe bunkhouses that were inhabited by cowboys dating back to These adobes are covered by the shade of a year-old oak tree.
