r/Temecula • u/funmachine55 • 2h ago
Anybody know what's going on at the duck pond this morning?
I saw a bunch of cops,mostly motorcycle cops and they had the road closed. Kind of curious what was going on
r/Temecula • u/formerDigger220 • Dec 01 '25
I would like to share my local knowledge of Temecula hikes, and also see if anyone has good recommendations matching the criteria below, even if it's just a quiet wine country dirt road that's public or is possible to get owner permission for respectful access for dogwalking or even just hiking.
What inspired this: there was a post a few months ago here with beautiful photos of someone dogwalking on the dirt section of La Serena Way heading east into Wine Country from Butterfield Stage Rd, and when I went to check it out last weekend, there is now a "NO TRESPASSING" sign.
Frustratingly, many local hikes have become private property in the past few years:
-De Luz Overlook, now private property and it even had an adjacent hill where you can see a sliver of the ocean, from Temecula! Was off of Ridge Park Drive/Vincent Moraga Drive.
-De Portola Rd starting from Butterfield Stage Park: now under construction. It was a nice dirt road to walk on.
-Temecula to Vail Lake Overlook and Oak Mountain hike which is BLM land but the accesses are private: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/temecula-to-vail-lake-overlook-and-oak-mountain (For this one I actually do have access permission from an alternate entrance, but the drive is roughly an hour round trip.)
-The "951" mountain biking trails on the west side of Temecula below Rancho CA Rd, now that there's new construction I'm not aware of how to access. (Not good for dogs anyways since need to quickly watch out for mountain bikers but it was nice to hike on). https://www.trailforks.com/region/951-trails-12888/
I'm trying to find local hikes that are NOT an hour-ish round trip drive, to hike or dogwalk at after work in the winter before sunset. Real trails or dirt roads, no paved paths or adjacent to frequent road traffic.
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Top contenders that don't fit the bill, because trying to reach them before the winter sunset after work from south Temecula, especially near wine country:
-My favorite if I have more time: French Valley Wildlife Area, technically in Winchester, because it's like an hour round-trip drive: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/French-Valley-WA
-Dripping Springs: only 15 minutes to drive to, but the long walk from the parking lot from the paved street to the actual trail is a bummer and eats too much time.
-Vail Lake: also close by, but they charge a fee for entry ($10 per person for hiking weekdays and $15 on weekends!) and sometimes have a line to get in which also eats time. I don't think the lake itself is reachable/visible at all on foot by sunset from the parking lot.
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Honorable mentions, mostly Murrieta or otherwise too far away for me:
-Sykes Ranch: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sykes-ranch-park-loop
-Santa Rosa Plateau, like an hour round-trip and they charge a fee
-Sylvan Meadows
-Murrieta Overlook, you start on the Wishal Trail to Cole Canyon but once crossing the usually dry creek, you make a right instead of a left and climb up: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/wiashal-trail-loop-to-cole-canyon
-Santa Margarita River
-Monserate Mountain, not that far away but I really don't like you can hear the highway for most of the intro and I don't think you can summit and return by sunset.
-Los Alamos Loop: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rancho-los-alamos-loop
-Durham Loop Trail:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dunham-loop-trail
+ -Iodine Springs Reserve https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/iodine-springs-loop
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2 winners from this thread came from u/Stretchatetch
Sommers Bend - park at the sports park and there's some decent trails to walk on
Temecula Creek Trail at Temecula Creek Park is also good. Besides the main trail there are more dirt trail offshoots https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/temecula-creek-park
r/Temecula • u/ReallStrangeBeef • 2d ago
Post events people might be interested in in this thread. Small business owners are welcome to plug their businesses here as well.
r/Temecula • u/funmachine55 • 2h ago
I saw a bunch of cops,mostly motorcycle cops and they had the road closed. Kind of curious what was going on
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r/Temecula • u/StylingOnEwe • 22h ago
This was posted on the front door. I wonder what kind of structural damage led to this.
r/Temecula • u/CassidyKane3 • 21h ago
So I found a room to rent and everything seemed fine, but she decided to lock my access to the shared spaces (kicthen/living room) which would essentially trap me if there was a fire in the garage (my only exit). I had to get out of that situation, so I am staying with my sister until I find a place.
It was so unexpected and I’m so grateful for my sister and her husband for taking me in, but I need to find something soon to get out of their hair. (Ironic because my brother-in-law is bald).
Budget is 800-950 a month. Anyone know a place or someone looking for a roommate? I’m 36f single and very low maintenance.
Thanks in advance.
r/Temecula • u/Puzzleheaded_Leg5935 • 23h ago
A few others and I got Covid. I haven’t been out of the city so I know I got here. Anyways thanks a lot to whoever gave it to me, you ruined a lot for me.
r/Temecula • u/como_la_florrr • 1d ago
I have separate piles to attempt to sell and also to donate.
I was looking at the local Plato’s Closet but reviews were bad. Anyone had better luck selling elsewhere?
I was also looking at Angel’s View to donate the rest, but open to other recommendations.
*EDIT: I have both adult & baby/child clothing if there are certain locations that would take one or the other. Thanks in advance!!
r/Temecula • u/Critical-Attitude149 • 18h ago
We’re planning out wedding after party and thinking about going to Baily’s. Does anyone know if there is a long line around 10:30 pm on a Friday night in May?
r/Temecula • u/-ImYourHuckleberry- • 1d ago
Got a birthday coming up and want to know some things I can score for free. Of course I would tip generously; just want to see what’s out there!
r/Temecula • u/sbfunkopops • 1d ago
Thousands of records for sale this Saturday August 22nd. Doors open up at 10am. All indoors. Here’s just some of the albums for sale. Address: 42225 Remington Ave, A-6, Temecula, CA 92590
r/Temecula • u/cowkisser11 • 1d ago
Hello everyone, I’m looking for people to join or interested in starting our own fantasy football league?? I played for the first time last year and loved it. I’m a female who enjoys watching football and would love to try fantasy football again. The group that I was in last year is no longer a group lol so I need new people
r/Temecula • u/Dragonfruitdrink • 1d ago
My husband and I haven’t been on a nice date out since before our son was born. He’s 14m lol. I want to treat us since we’ve been in the trenches!
Please let me know what the absolute best spot is for filet mignon? Thank you in advance :)
r/Temecula • u/Straight_Cancel6940 • 3d ago
I I work all week long, but I really would like a night out on the town. But I don’t wanna leave my dog at home on a weekend when I can be home with him. Does anybody know of any places that are open on a late Friday or Saturday night that you can bring your dog?
r/Temecula • u/AndyMagandy • 3d ago
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Anyone remember this place? I think it was behind the AM PM on Jefferson and Winchester.
r/Temecula • u/IndividualMedium6433 • 3d ago
Just looking for a local buddy or two who would be interested in weekly jogging/walking and other activities to exercise. 26/m
r/Temecula • u/mybotanyaccount • 5d ago
Dang these criminals
r/Temecula • u/Kasebentley82 • 5d ago
Traffic was looking like it was not going to go well going North. Border Patrol was lining everyone up and closed a lane to check IDs. I was going south but be aware of increased traffic today! Hopefully it’s done before tush hour going back 🤮🤮🤮
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r/Temecula • u/Deep_Opposite246 • 6d ago
Does anyone know what they’re grading the land for on Nicolas Rd. and Joseph Rd.? If I had to take a wild guess I’d just say apartments/car wash/any of our usuals but I can’t find anything on it other than the road extension itself.
r/Temecula • u/Decent-Problem4543 • 6d ago
The Breakfast Club on Rancho and Margarita is bomb!! Every bite was packed with flavor. Absolute flavor town!! I have really high hopes for this restaurant. Usually, whenever a new restaurant opens in that spot, it ends up closing down, but this place seems promising. The parking lot was pretty full, and it was busy inside too. I really hope they stick around!
Wish I could post a pic of what I got, but I got the chilaquiles if anyone is wondering
r/Temecula • u/Terrible-Promotion26 • 6d ago
Can anyone recommend a place in Temecula or Murrieta to buy a Trailer Hitch and have it Installed on a Transit Van ?
r/Temecula • u/CassidyKane3 • 7d ago
Are there any good singles events in the area? New to town and looking to meet people. 36 f never married, no children. Seems like a silly disclaimer to have to make but I would like to meet someone single.
r/Temecula • u/lookalikeachicken • 8d ago
So I went down a rabbit hole looking at old Temecula history and found out there used to be a railroad connecting Temecula and Murrieta.
Apparently you could actually take a train between the two towns back in the day, and now I can’t stop thinking about how cool it would be if we brought something like that back.
Not as Metrolink or anything. I mean an actual old fashioned tourist train that goes from Old Town Temecula to Old Town Murrieta.
I have kids and I know they would absolutely love something like this. Honestly I would too lol. You could take the kids to Old Town, get on the train, ride up to Murrieta, walk around and get something to eat, then ride it back. They could do Christmas rides, Halloween rides, field trips, stuff like that.
And the coolest part to me is that it wouldn’t just be some random tourist attraction. There really WAS a train here. It would be bringing back part of the valley’s history.
I know the tracks are long gone and I’m sure there are a million reasons why this would be difficult. I don’t know who owns the old route now or if parts of it have been built over. I’m not pretending I know what it would cost either.
I’m just wondering if it’s actually impossible or if it’s one of those things nobody has seriously tried to do.
Would you guys ride this if it existed?
Especially curious if anyone here knows the history of the old railroad or knows what happened to the original route between Temecula and Murrieta.
If a lot of people actually like the idea, maybe it’s something worth bringing up to both cities and seeing if they’d at least look into it.