History
 In the early 900 A.D. the City of Temecula became the home to the first Temecula Indians, the Luiseņo Indians, who built their homes on the beautiful hillsides. Throughout the years many came and visited and established their own life style and culture. But in the mid-1840's Mexico could no longer hold on to California so governors began processing grants to individuals. In 1845 Temecula was granted to Felix Valdez and the romantic era of the rancheros and vaqueros began. By the late 1860's with the population growing the first town store and inland Southern California post office was established and the first of the Butterfield Overland stagecoach line ended up in the Temecula Valley, which was to run between St. Louis and San Francisco. Temecula Valley grew and grew and by the 1980's the I-15 corridor between Los Angeles and San Diego was completed. On December 1989 the citizens on the valley officially voted to name their city "Temecula."
Shopping
 With the rich history and diversity that Temecula provides you can find unlimited shopping boutiques, year round entertainment, beautiful gold courses and award winning wineries. For those that love to shop you are able to find a variety of shops in and around the Promenade Mall located off of Winchester Road and Ynez. There will also be lots of fast food or fine dining options and a theater stadium 15 to enjoy a movie with the family. Temecula Valley is a great place for family growth and can provide many opportunities over the horizon. www.promenadeintemecula.com
Golfing
For the golf lover in you, you will find several championship golf courses to include Temecula Creek Inn, Bear Creek Golf Club, and the Southern California Golf Association Member's Club. These golf courses are open to the public seven days a week. www.temeculacvb.com
Lakes
During the hot summer days the family can enjoy a trip to one of the two lakes that Temecula has. The Diamond Lake which allows you to bring your boat for fishing, hike or drive through the hill surrounding the reserve, and visit the aquatic center with the children. www.dvlake.com
Lake Skinner provides a variety of activities that the whole family can enjoy which include boating, swimming, kayaking/canoeing, camping and hiking trails. www.temeculacvb.com.
Parks
 The City of Temecula also provides the first Skate Park located on Margarita Road. The park consists of a competition 60-foot diameter bowl with ramp entry. A 10-foot wide apron connects the upper bowl with a street plaza skate area. The street plaza has a pyramid, fun box, curbs, ramps, stairs and a 20 foot hand rail. Temecula Skate Park
Festivals
The city also holds their yearly Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival www.tvbwf.com and the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festivals www.tviff.com . During these two great festivals you will find an abundant list of activates for the whole family or for that romantic night out with your significant other.
 The Temecula Valley is best known for their award winning wineries located all along Rancho California Road in the Wine Country. Through the spectacular views, rolling hills covered by vineyards and a light breeze that pass by from the coastal mountains you will find a total of 22 wonderful wineries that will provide complementary wine glasses and great service. www.temeculawines.org
Casino
  And just south of Temecula, the Pechanga Tribe of American Indians operate the Pechanga Casino and Entertainment Center where visitors can enjoy many gaming options, boxing events and concerts. With 188,000 square feet of gaming floor it makes it the largest casino in California. www.pechanga.com
Schools
 Temecula Valley School District has consistently been a top district in Riverside County and one of the top school districts in Southern California. TVSD has posted some of the highest scores on standardized tests, according to the California Department of Education's Academic Performance Index measuring system.
Temecula Schools Directory: http://www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/Schools/
California Department of Education API Scores: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/
Real Estate
Search the local MLS for Temecula Real Estate at www.TysonRobinson.com/mls.php. |
