Old Town Murrieta has a seriously rustic and nostalgic look and vibe, with a couple of gems in the…read morerough for your dining pleasure. First and third Thursdays the street hosts a Night Market with local crafts and various food for purchase. Recommend having a visit if you are in the area.

If you want a break from the honky tonk that is Old Town Temecula, visit Old Town Murietta, its…read morecomplete opposite. Separated by only 5 miles, it may as well be 500. Where the former is loud and brash, the other is laid back and serene. Where the first requires a struggle to find parking, the later has space galore, even right in front of the half dozen or so bars and restaurants that are the local economy. We were staying nearby and drove through to get a feel for the town center. It was just three blocks square, with stately trees and a few small commercial developments. Some of the older places were closed down and abandoned, while three were open for business with outdoor seating and live acoustic music. Not in the mood for what was offered cuisine wise, we slowly drove out of town, passing a beautiful peacock jumping over a fence, until we found our way to Jefferson Avenue, the back route to Temecula that parallels Rt. 15. We joined the hoy polloi in the touristy hot spot for a short night of sensory overload. Old Town Murrieta seemed secure in its quietude, and maybe it was onto something in obviously not attempting to compete with big brother down the road. Still, with a little bit of effort and savvy marketing it could be the cool alternative to all that dusty sparkle nearby. Or, maybe, it already is.

Excellent nature hike!…read more The tour guide at the beginning of the trails was super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! The trail was well kept and beautiful scenery! Did this hike with work friends for the first time, but will definitely be back! $6 entry well worth it!

Phenomenal hike today with just the right amount of climb and decent…read more Took the trail from the Hidden Valley trailhead to the Adobes and back Good amount of scenery and more

So nice to see some Japanese artifacts in Temecula, California. We stayed at they hotel across the…read morestreet and saw a duck park with a Japanese gate everyday when we left the hotel. We walked over to see what it was and learned about a Sister City program where cities exchange items. We walked around the park and saw some Dutch items and Japanese. Of course we took a couple selfies and admired the gate and other items in the park.

I like going here because it's peaceful but the meaning behind it also makes me like it that much…read moremore. It's an icon to symbolize the sister city with Daisen. I like that Temecula has gotten more diverse in terms of public places and not just the restaurants. I take my kids here to hang out with the ducks and geese. It's also pretty manicured and well maintained.

We came from out of state for a few days stay right across the street. Definitely, a must go place…read moreif you're staying in the area and looking for things to do, eat, and shop! Cute town.. walk to all the little places on the road. Too bad they close so early..! Seems like a tourist spot. Unfortunately, the locals here are not that friendly or talkative. Seems odd since I'm sure it brings a lot of visitors to the area. Nonetheless, it's a nice morning stroll before anything is open. The gorgeous backdrop mountains. Lots of street parking, paid parking lots, and business lots. The streets feel super right. So drive slow and watch for pedestrians.

Old Town Temecula is a historic district of the city that has a western-themed vibe. It's…read moreconsidered the "downtown" of Temecula as it has a lot of dining, entertainment, and nightlife but it's still relatively small and compact. It has a Wild West charm that spans to the buildings, restaurants and bars in the form of "saloons", and wooden boardwalks and western-style storefronts. There is a farmers market every Saturday at 8am where tons of vendors show up selling things from food, veggies, fruits, honey, and lot more. There are also free public restrooms throughout for convenience. There is free parking at the many garages around and on the street which makes it easy to explore the area.

Whenever I come to the duck pond I make sure I come here so I can relax and think about my dad. He…read morewas in the Marines for 20 plus years so I'm glad Temecula built a memorial for our service members. As you walk up to the memorial you can see the names, rank and the branch that each member served in. It's pretty impressive to see all the names on the long side walk. There are a lot of names from WW1 and the Vietnam war it's definitely sad to see but I'm also grateful too. Temecula is starting to become a military town so it would be nice to see more memorials like this but this is a wonderful start.

Located within the Temecula Duck Pond is this very moving memorial dedicated to some of the men and…read morewomen who served in the armed forces whether in war or peace. I lost an uncle to the dangers of war in protecting the freedom that many of us take for granted. I never met him, but he was my mother's oldest brother. I'm proud of those who serve our great country, and I often think of what a great uncle he might have been.

Overall a fun time and we felt safe. I was disappointed that people checked in late and we had to…read morewait to confirm no shows. Also that we had to listen to a spiel about the $250 video package. All this took time and I hate waiting around. Once we got on the shuttle things progressed in a timely fashion, except we had to return to the starting point for our champagne toast. Would have been fun to do in the field. There was more time on the ground than in the balloon. Also noticed that other companies started earlier and were going much higher and lower than we were. The drone following us taking video was extremely annoying. Not the adventure I had hoped for, but enjoyable do do one time.

My boyfriend and I came to do a hot air balloon ride for the first time for my birthday!…read more The employees really had everything down to a science and I felt confident that they were experienced and knew what they were doing. It was SO early, and it really was good I had a jacket before we got into the balloon because it was chilly, but it is warm up in the air and in the balloon! Watching the set up and tear down ended up feeling like a part of the experience. The ride itself was amazing. It was unreal and so pretty!!! Our pilot had so much fun knowledge of the area and kept everyone engaged and entertained. At the end, they provided a champagne toast and certificates which was such a nice touch. I am definitely glad we went with this company and highly recommend them to anyone else interested in checking out a hot air balloon ride!

I went with some family members and we all loved it. Highly recommend this experience!read more

So glad we checked this off the bucket list. We had a great experience. Despite the morning being…read morevery foggy from having warm weather the day before, the company did a great job of finding clear skies to take off from. Pilot Denni (the owner of the company with almost 40 years of pilot experience) was great and landed in the same place we took off, which is likened to a hole in one in golf. The whole experience was less than 3hrs. The ride itself lasted about an hour. We were transported to and from the launch and landing sites. They took some pictures for us and provided a balloon ride certificate at the end with discounts for local wineries and businesses. Mimosas and a bag of snacks were provided at the end. It was a great experience and would recommend to anyone willing to wake up before sunrise.

Best bar in town, best vibes I recommend it definitely come out karaoke nights. The owners are the…read morebest

Loved the place. drinks were made good just felt like a good place to have drinks with friends…read moreand it was.

Mosaic Rhino Tours provided an exemplary trip for us to Africa! Every single detail was taken care…read moreof with precise attention, thoroughness and professionalism. As a result, we were able to enjoy our game drives, hotel accommodations and experiences completely! It was a world class experience, and I give them my highest recommendation!

We had four cities scattered around Spain to visit in just 10 days. Mosaic Rhino Tours created the…read moreperfect itinerary, placing us at the heart of the cities whether we were exploring art and architecture, the beach, historical sites, or unique dining experiences. Barcelona started at a tapas bar where we chose tapas from a buffet in a rustic atmosphere of archways made of giant stones, Then a Barcelona tour that included architecture from the Roman era to Gaudi's creations and a view of America's Cup race in the Marina. A train took us to Alicante where we stayed in a Palace that was 100 feet away from the plaza full of sidewalk cafes! Paid a visit to the Miguel Cervantes tribute (Author of Don Quixote), the plaza, and marina. Next was Seville, where we took a tour and stopped at a Pizza restaurant -- walked around some landmarks, and prepped for our 4 days in Madrid. There we had an amazing Tapas and Wine Tour, visited Prado Museum, and other historical sites, and yes, discovered some amazing cafe/restaurants right around the corner from our hotel. Found the best Paella in Spain, discovered new wines, and found a restaurant "Jardin Secreto" overlooking the plaza. (from a list of hidden dining gems thanks to tour guide Patricia Willems.) There is no way I could have arranged or found everything myself. It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience.

This is such a beautiful small memorial/friendship pond. I love that it's small enough to where you…read morecan stay in one spot, have your children walk around, and still be able to see them. I hope that eventually the informational plaques get restored, as most of them are worn out and illegible. It's the perfect place to have a picnic even if you do not bring any food, since there are plenty of restaurants surrounding the pond.

I have driven by countless times and never stopped in…read more Finally decided to give it a try after checking out the local farmer's market. Had lunch there before heading over to the balloon festival. I posted plenty of pics so you can see the lay of the land. There are picnic tables with shade covering, and some with no covering. I also saw people sitting in the grass having a picnic lunch. There are sculptures and memorials to the US Military, and some other sculptures from Europe and beyond. Plenty of ducks and turtles walking around, or hanging out in the pond. Free parking lot. Free bathroom facility there as well. Located on a main road near the freeway.