Rise above the vineyards and cities of Napa valley and take a ride in the hot air balloon, Tom Sawyer style. Fully experienced pilots will take you through a wonderful journey as you see the lush green scenery of the Californian landscape below. The rides start from a vineyard where visitors can also enjoy delicious wines and breakfast.
Located in Temecula, Leoness Cellars is a pretty winery that offers guests a chance to tour the facility and enjoy the verdant vineyards and the distant rolling hills. One can indulge in wine-tastings of various blends such as Merlot, Syrah, Grande Melange and more. The wines are complemented with a delicious meal at the vineyard's restaurant, which is opulent to say the least. Thanks to the grandiose setting, the winery also hosts beautiful weddings from time to time.
Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum is one of the finest places to educate your young ones as well as yourself with hands on science experiments. The award-winning workshop has become a favorite among the locals for its interactive experience, with events being organized frequently.
Revisit the history and culture of the region at the Temecula Valley Museum. Other than housing a permanent collection based on the history of the region, the museum also houses books that were written by Erle Stanley Gardener who penned the Perry Mason series. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy the Children's Touch history Exhibit. The museum also occasionally hosts traveling exhibitions by renowned artists. You can also actively participate in the events and shows hosted by the museum for both adults and kids.
Sample exotic wines and learn more about them at the Monte De Oro Winery. You don't have to be a wine snob to visit this place, the friendly staff here will explain to you about the reds and the whites. You can choose from the various sampling packages that best suit you or go in for the wine tasting tours. In the tours, guests can not only sample rare wines, but can glance through different processes of wine-making. Its picturesque setting and marvelous catering services make it one of the ideal wedding venues in town. You can even host private receptions or corporate events here. Apart from that, Monte De Oro Winery also hosts interesting events like concerts and wine festivals. So Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Swish and Spit!
Dotted with charming vintage stores, antique shops and old school pubs, Old Town Temecula has a lovely Old West vibe. With a wonderful shopping scene, people can shop for antiques at Granny's Attic & Antiques, spice up their kitchen at Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants, or pick up a nice gift or a souvenir at The Nifty Gift, the options are endless. After a shopping spree, unwind with a glass of cold beer at one of the many gorgeous bars that dot the area.
The Blue Heron Gallery hosts works by several artists and seeks to bring in a wide variety of works for people to enjoy. Those works range from paintings to photography, silver to pottery, and various other types of art. The Blue Heron Gallery will gladly open for those unable to make it to their showroom during their regular hours, Though they have regular business hours and do not require reservations, they host eight to ten shows a year, so they recommend reservations. The Blue Heron Gallery also buys art from artists and collectors they do not normally work with. - Erick Pettersen
Many people first see Trabuco Canyon Community Church when they hike at O'Neill Park. The beautiful hilltop setting of the New England-style church not only catches every hiker's attention, but even draws many of them to visit. Although the road to the church is not easily visible, the effort of finding it is rewarded by a scenic canyon drive under a canopy of live oak trees and a 360-degree panoramic view of Cleveland National Forest, the south county and Catalina Island. In addition to the church building, there are a wedding chapel and a giant cross on different sides of the property. No matter where you stand, you’d be amazed by the view at any time of day. This is a very special place to get married. Trabuco Canyon Community Church is non-denominational. -Hoiyin IpÂ