However, while it may not have the most accolades for award winning wine in the state, there is still a lot that is appealing about Temecula. First and foremost, my favorite thing about Temecula is its laidback atmosphere. Here, you can rock up to wineries without reservations, wearing whatever the hell you want and not feel judged. While many visitors to Temecula are of course serious about wine, the underlying vibe is that people here just want to have fun.
And I can fully get behind that. For first-time visitors, there are some incredible curated activities including wine tours and epic hot air balloon experiences. Keep reading for a quick guide to visiting Temecula wine country and for my full list of the best things to do in the area.
From San Diego, the drive to Temecula is off the I freeway and takes around 60 minutes. Yes and no. In that case, you would have to be OK with flying into a nearby airport like San Diego and taking an expensive taxi or Uber from there and for the remainder of your trip. In my opinion, the much easier option is to drive yourself and then either take local Ubers between wineries to avoid drinking and driving or have a friend be the designated driver.
Like many Southern California destinations, Temecula has pretty mild weather year-round which makes it a great place to visit during any season. Spring: Thinking about visiting in Spring?
Summer: July through September are definitely the hottest months in Temecula and also bring the most visitors.
