We like coming to the Temecula Valley wine country. In many ways it reminds us of Santa Barbara, or…read moreSanta Ynez, just twenty or so years younger. Up in Santa Barbara, Fess Parker used his Daniel Boone Disney money in the 50's to buy up acreage. See the movie Sideways for more on this. Here in Temecula, you had Vincenzo Cilurzo (another Hollywood refugee), whose weekday job was that as a Light Director for Merv Griffin, see IMdB. Vincenzo and his wife Audrey planted 40 acres and that are considered Temecula's first vines in 1968, then along came Ely Callaway, then Joe Hart and the rest is history. We have visited over a dozen plus vineyards in Temecula and they're all a lot of fun. Each offers up a little history and a taste of their best for a few bucks. The wineries we continue to return to are Callaway, Wilson, Wiens, Hart, Ponte and South Coast. If you find one you like, I would recommend joining their wine club. Many of the wines aren't sold in discount stores. We would also suggest trying some the restaurants attached to the Winery, like Meritage at Callaway. As a postscript, Vincenzo & Audrey Cilurzo sold their winery in 2004 to Imre & Gizella Czirakis and they renamed it Bella Vista. Vincenzo died last year, but the family stayed in the Temecula area. Enjoy!

T he valley has grown in leaps and bounds. E legant and…read morequaint. M aking wine locally! E ducation available by friendly staff. C onveniently, located in Southern California. U nbelievable hot air hot air balloons... L ovely backroads from Rancho California Road. A perfect way to spend an afternoon. V ineyard tours and tastings. A tour bus will stop at several vineyards. L ive for food too? L ots of restaurant choices in the valley E ntertainment offererd at many properties. Y ou have some pet friendly options too! W edding sites galore! I nns for romantic getaways. N ice picnic spots. E vents are happening all the time! C harcutetires pair well. O utings on the weekend U YE's have occurred. N othing like wine country out your back door! T ry something new... R hone varietals grow well here. Y ou will discover something you love! #TemeculaAVA #SouthernCaliforniaWineCountry #iHeartTemecula

Although this touring company hasn't been around long, you wouldn't know it from their knowledge,…read moreexperience, and connections in Temecula. Danny recently took myself and my husband on a very relaxing half day tour of the area. We visited three wineries, even though we only knew one of which we wanted to go to. In addition to Cougar, Danny shared a very small and exclusive organic winery with us. We also visited Lorimar because the company knew it was one of the few wineries that tasted until 6....something we never would have known ourselves!! Along with not having to worry about drinking and driving, having such a knowledgable driver added a new level of enjoyment to our wine tasting experience! Can't wait to use them again!

My mom and I visited Temecula last weekend and decided that since we were staying for just one…read morenight we wanted to make the most of our time. I had stayed in Temecula once before for a single night and did a plan-it-yourself and take-uber/lyft-everywhere type of trip. That's the last time I'll do that! Danny's wine tour was amazing! We visited 3 different wineries as well as a combination chocolate shop (Sugarplum chocolates) and animal petting zoo (Hug-a-Duck animal sanctuary)! Note: we could have made it to 4 wineries and the petting zoo, but my mom and I really enjoyed one of the wines at Lorenzi winery so we decided to stay a little longer to enjoy a glass (versus purchasing the $80 bottle) of wine after one of the tastings. Danny really catered the whole trip to what we wanted (boutique winery experiences with little to no crowds) and was completely flexible with the timeline/stay at each location. His schedule was our schedule, as he would say :) We were never rushed but still got to experience so much! The tasting fees were included so we didn't even have to worry about closing out our bill after our visit, we just sampled and enjoyed! There were cold water bottles available for us in the car and Danny had a cooler available to keep any of our purchased food or drinks. Aside from the overall great hospitality, professionalism, and local knowledge that Danny brings to his tours, the convenience and flexibility of having the private tour (versus trying to plan your own and deal with waiting for uber/paying surge fees during the busy times, tasting fees, etc.) makes the whole experience totally worth it! Would definitely recommend!

We had an amazing weekend getaway to Cabo, and it was all thanks to Sunny Dreams Travel! Every…read moredetail of our trip was thoughtfully planned, making the entire experience completely stress-free. Our all-inclusive resort was beautiful, and the activities were perfectly chosen. The sunset sailing excursion was absolutely breathtaking and became one of the highlights of our trip. We also appreciated having transportation arranged to and from the airport, the resort, and even into downtown Cabo, which made exploring the area so easy and convenient. From start to finish, everything was seamless. We never had to worry about logistics or scheduling because it was all taken care of. If you're looking for someone who is organized, attentive, and truly knows how to create a memorable vacation, I highly recommend using this travel agent. We can't wait to book our next adventure!

Kristen and her team at Sunny Dreams Travel are amazing! She coordinated the best trip to Cabo for…read morea vow renewal weekend. She chose an amazing five star all-inclusive hotel, coordinated a vow renewal on the beach followed by a private beach dinner and a sunset boat cruise. I highly recommend using Sunny Dreams Travel for your next trip if you want to experience a seamless, fun and relaxing trip!

This is a fantastic location within walking distance of the wineries. My wife and I loved booking…read morethis space for our company Christmas party.

Sip Back & Relax is our family's favorite getaway. It's so close to LA and OC we wish we could go…read moreevery weekend! They have the most spectacular views surrounded by beautiful vineyards. The jacuzzi is top notch and is the perfect ending to a day of wine tasting. It's literally on the wine trail, so you know you can't go wrong in its location! If I could give this place 10 stars I would!

Absolutely amazing experience! From the beginning to the very end every moment was an adventure I…read morewill cherish for years to come. Our tour guide Mark couldn't have been more kind, patient and helpful. He made excellent choices matching our group to their appropriate horse for riding. Based on our weight and height our horses were Chili, Boogie, and Izzy! Such sweet babies they were. Chili loved to snack on the vines, but was easily redirected to get back on track. If you're too nervous to take photos while on the trail, DON'T WORRY because MARK is sweet enough to do that for you! If you love wine, highly recommend to purchase the package with the wine tasting (to be enjoyed after your ride) because the wine from DANZA SOL WINERY was THE BEST WINE I had all weekend. Looking forward to returning to this beautiful ranch!

5 stars all round…read more This horseback tour is amazing, not only do you get to ride horses through the vineyards you also get a voucher to go next door (Danza Sol winery) and sample 6 wines of your choice. The horseback tour is amazing. You arrive get your paperwork situated and they match you with your horse based off height. All the horses are just so kind. Our tour guy Mark was amazing, talked to us about the venue, the grapevine, took pictures throughout the tour and sent us all the pictures he took as well. Felt safe while riding with our tour guide. The horses do like to sneak in a few pecks off the vines and some more than others...lol but it's manageable. It doesnt look like your high up, but once you saddle up you realize the height, but the more you ride the more comfortable you get on your horse. I loved it. The weather was amazing. All the staff were friendly and professional. Had an over all great ride. We were celebrating my sister birthday and we couldn't have had a better experience and time with our horses and Mark our tour guy. The ride is pretty lengthy but its nice and you get what you pay for. Make sure to bring pants, closed toe shoes and sunglasses. After your ride you can give the horses some cookies, which they love and look forward to it. I enjoyed that part as well. There's only a port-a-potty on sight that I saw. So technically there is a restroom on sight, but we all know how stinky those are. So go before you arrive or the winery next door has restrooms that are much more ample. Definitely worth every penny. Would highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy and good time riding as well as some good wine afterwards.

Hey Y'all , Grape Seed Loft is a new vacation rental in the heart of Old Town Temecula…read more As a first time rental, there are a few horses to corral. However, the in-town location cannot be beat! Do you want to eat, shop or be entertained? It can all be found outside the back door! Aside from problems obtaining a key initially, the expected weekend noise levels, and let's throw in a scratch here and there to our auto from the coming and goings of others from the adjoining parking lot...we showed up for the round up! We loved the amenities, views and the proximity! A pool table, a sauna and a jacuzzi to indulge. A balcony with views of the mountains, the town and room for your well behaved pet. We ate, we shopped, we were entertained...as we celebrated our fall equinox anniversary of getting hitched. Old Town Temecula is our second home but it will always be Home Sweet Home to me. A lively events calendar and a real sense of community! It's time to dust off the boots, saddle up with a glass of wine and a cigar and enjoy the Old Town experience! HeeHaw! #GrapeSeedLoft #OldTownTemecula #Staycation

What a truly unique and special place! The location is perfect, with wineries and restaurants just…read morea short 5 to 10-minute drive away. The property has an incredible view and is one of those places that just feels good to be at. The rooms and common areas are immaculate, with thoughtfully designed decor and cool artwork. We stayed in the Surf and Rabbit Hole rooms, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Tyler and Marjori are such warm and welcoming hosts, and visiting their sweet dogs and adorable pygmy goats was an absolute delight. It was such a fun and one-of-a-kind experience!

I wish I could leave a 20 star review for this place. Tyler and margi were absolutely amazing. From…read morethe moment we got there they were attentive and so friendly! They took us for a house tour (which is so gorgeous) & we were lucky enough that Tyler was in the means of making wine so he let us press some grapes with him. the beds were extremely comfortable and king sized. The room was spacious and so were the bathrooms. In the morning they had all sorts of coffee (but I'd recommend asking Tyler to make you an espresso) they also had breakfast snacks, while drinking our coffee we were treated with beautiful views of their land and also their super adorable doggos and even goats! We will 100% be making this place a go to! Thanks so much again for having us!

Carter Estate Winery and Resort is an upscale resort and winery in Temecula. It sits on 100+ acres…read moreof vineyards and has bungalow suites on the property. One of the biggest appeals is its peace, quiet, and the open back patio that overlooks acres and acres of vineyards. The room itself was spacious with a huge king-sized bed. The bathroom was also big with both a tub and shower. Other amenities included a pool, a restaurant on-site, and complimentary shuttles to other wineries in the area. They also offer hot air balloon and spa packages. The only thing was that the fridge was not that cold so our water and food weren't very cold overnight. The tasting room is on-site closer to the front of the property and when staying at the resort you get $5 off their wine tasting ($30 for 5). We came here after we checked out of our room and our favorite was the cuvée prestige. This place is very peaceful and secluded which makes for the perfect weekend getaway. It's pricey but it's relaxing with beautiful vineyard views.

Just had an amazing one-night stay at Carter Estate Winery and Resort. The bungalow was perfect. I…read moreloved super comfy bed and the private patio with gorgeous vineyard views. We loved sipping wine out there at sunset. The service was friendly , wines were great, and what a peaceful, beautiful setting. One night wasn't enough. we'll definitely be back!