About Temecula

Distance to Key Cities

The weather is comparable to the Napa Valley, evidenced by a growing wine industry, with warm dry days and ocean breeze-cooled evenings. Although separated from the Pacific by the Santa Rosa range, the Rainbow Gap funnels the mild beach climate into the Valley. Average summer highs are 85 , with winter low temperatures of 39 degrees.

The quality of air in the Temecula Valley is consistently better than in surrounding communities and other parts  of western Riverside County.  Ocean breezes flowthrough Rainbow Gap almost daily, sweeping away smog and moderating temperatures. In the summer, the cool Pacific winds bring temperatures up to 10 degrees lower than in Sun City or Lake Elsinore - only 12 to 15 miles away.

Today the area can boast excellent major shopping centers, with more expected to begin construction shortly.  Clean industrial parks offer rapidly expanding employment opportunities. A wide selection of restaurants are in place with more on the way. The Temecula Valley Unified School District serves the students of Temecula with two high schools, three middle schools, and six elementary schools.

Michael, Dylan and Danica Drotman at Duck Pond.

The community has three multi-screen movie theaters, new car dealerships, a state of the art Community Recreation Center, Sports Park, and two hospitals within seven short miles of Temecula. Many professional buildings housing doctors, attorneys, accountants, and others benefit the residents of Temecula. The French Valley Airport was designed to accommodate business jets and commuter sized airlines and is located 4 miles north of I-15 on Winchester Road.

The rate of growth experienced by the Temecula Valley has "gone through the roof". The freeway provides a high volume traffic corridor and easy links with San Diego, Orange County, Riverside, and Los Angeles. Indeed, the central location between these urban centers makes it ideal for manufacturing and distributing industrial and consumer products throughout Southern California.

Because of location, scenic beauty, opportunity, and lifestyle, as well as all the other reasons people have for wanting to live here, the Temecula Valley promises to continue to be one of the fastest growing areas in the United States

PARKS
Temecula has numerous parks and greenbelts throughout the city, all of which are meticulously maintained. 

Rancho California Sports Park

OLD TOWN TEMECULA

'Take a step back in time, to those thrilling days of yesteryear... you get the idea!'  Tie your horse to the hitching post, and wander through the quaint collectible/anitque stores, restaurants and all of the other sights this western-theme area has to offer.  The friendly people and unique gift ideas, offer visitors, and local residents alike, an enjoyable escape to the past.

HOUSING

Even with all of the growth and development of the Temecula area, the home prices still represent one of the finest home values in all of Southern California. The homes are generally newer (most built since 1987), in well-maintained neighborhoods showing true pride-of-ownership, and the people who live in this area are warm and friendly. Whether you, or someone you know, is looking for affordable homes starting in the $200,000s, custom homes on acreage, ranch homes on horse properties, or custom estates, Temecula offers home buyers a wide choice of exceptional home values.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Diamond Lake with its water, parks and vast open areas for environmental preservation, is a vision for the future--a future to depend on. Whether you're a day hiker, weekend camper, equestrian, sailing or fishing enthusiast, the Diamond Lake has something for you. For information, call (800) 273-3430.

Lake Skinner - Rancho California Road. 10 miles northeast of Temecula. Fishing, camping, day use. About 300 campsites, many with full hookups. Group camping, cafe, marina, camp store and swimming pool.  Campground reservations (800) 234-PARK.  General Information. (909) 926-1541.

National Forest Campgrounds - Within 30 minutes of Temecula are many campgrounds. Many are in the Trabuco Dist. of the Cleveland Nat'l forest on Hwy. 74 between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore. Call (909) 736-1811 for more information.  Others are located in the Palomar District of the Forest on Palomar Mountain. Form maps and info call (619)788-0250.

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve - 7,300 + acre wildlife preserve is open for hiking. Guided tours by reservation. Call the reserve for tour information. 22115 Tenaja Road, Murrieta. (909) 699-1856. Woodchuck R.V. and tent camping under the Oaks. 140 hookup sites. Hiking trails, fishing ponds, swimming pools and spa. Western town, saloon, playground - (909) 676-4701

Information obtained from the Temecula Valley Economic Development Corporation.