TCE
Temecula City Events
Temecula
Old Town
Old Town Temecula has been around since 1882 when the California Railroad came through the valley and local investors created the first Bank, and retains many historical features. It's an absolute delight!
In Old Town Temecula you'll find an amazing array of specialty stores, exclusive boutiques, art galleries and a myriad of antiques stores which together with whimsical and historical features that make Old Town Temecula what it is.
Wineries
Temecula Valley is widely recognized as the 'jewel' of Riverside County. Centrally located just east of the I-15 fwy, and within an hours drive from San Diego, Orange County or the Palm Springs area. Temecula family owned wineries are easily accessible and situated just close enough in proximity to one another to make your wine country tour a breeze.
Introduction to Temecula
Temecula comes from an alternative spelling of the Luiseño Indian word "Temecunga", roughly translated to mean "Where the sun breaks through the mist". Early settlement in the area was boosted by the 1859 establishment of the first inland Southern California post office in Temecula, to which stagecoach deliveries were regular occurrences. Rail service arrived in the late 19th century, and by the turn of the century Temecula had gained prominence as a shipping point for grain and cattle. The community's growth continued through the 20th century, with dramatic changes taking place in the 1970s with the onset of large-scale subdivision and development of real estate. In 1989, Temecula became incorporated as a city. Temecula today is the site of one of California's oldest wineries, and the Temecula Valley serves as one of the state's relatively small but significant wine producing regions.
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