Riverside district, California, United States

Places to visit near Temecula

Temecula is a city in Riverside district, California, United States, home to about 112,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Temecula Stampede (1 km), KRTM-FM (Temecula) (4 km) and Wolf Creek Linear Park (5 km).

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Temecula, California
Temecula, Riverside district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Temecula at a glance

Location
Riverside district, California, United States
Population
about 112,011
Coordinates
33.4936° N, 117.1484° W
Places within 50 km
50 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Temecula

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Temecula: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Temecula

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Wolf Creek Linear Park (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Temecula

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Temecula

38 churches within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Temecula Stampede (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Temecula

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Lake Skinner (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Temecula

23 temples within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Ramakrishna Monastery (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Temecula

20 parks within 100 km of Temecula. The closest is Legoland California (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Temecula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Temecula
  2. 1 km Temecula Stampede · church, Riverside
  3. 6 km Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve · nature spot, Riverside
  4. 7 km Wolf Creek Linear Park · viewpoint, Riverside
  5. 6 km Butterfield Stage Park · viewpoint, Riverside
  6. 1 km Pauba Ridge Park · viewpoint, Riverside
  7. 9 km Back to Temecula

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Temecula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2682Wolf Creek Linear Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens539Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (6 km)
    Churches438Temecula Stampede (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs733Lake Skinner (18 km)
    Other attractions127KRTM-FM (Temecula) (4 km)
    Temples023Ramakrishna Monastery (59 km)
    Parks020Legoland California (54 km)
    Museums419Southern California Railway Museum (38 km)
    Beaches & coast17San Onofre State Beach (48 km)
    Waterfalls04Blackstar Canyon Waterfall (72 km)
    Buddhist sites23Mettāvanārāma (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Islamic Center of Riverside (71 km)
    Forts & heritage01Audrey Geisel University House (86 km)
    Treks01Santa Ana River Trail (94 km)

    Temecula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Temecula?

    Temecula Stampede (church, about 1 km), KRTM-FM (Temecula) (attraction, about 4 km), Wolf Creek Linear Park (viewpoint, about 5 km), Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Pauba Ridge Park (viewpoint, about 9 km), Butterfield Stage Park (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Temecula?

    50 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Temecula?

    Wolf Creek Linear Park, about 5 km by road; Pauba Ridge Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Temecula?

    Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, about 6 km by road; San Mateo Canyon Wilderness (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Temecula?

    Temecula Stampede, about 1 km by road; Hemet United Methodist Church (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Temecula?

    Start in Temecula, visit Temecula Stampede, then Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, then Wolf Creek Linear Park, then Butterfield Stage Park, then Pauba Ridge Park, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Temecula?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Temecula’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Temecula on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.