Roya’s Local Guidebook
Food scene
Old Town features numerous restaurants and nightlife. Street and lot parking are available as well as the parking structure near city hall.
149 locals recommend
Old Town Front Street
Old Town Front StreetOld Town features numerous restaurants and nightlife. Street and lot parking are available as well as the parking structure near city hall.
Gourmet Italia
27499 Ynez RdItalian food restaurant is a local favorite.
If you have both beer and wine lovers, Crush & Brew is a great spot that offers tasty food and a wide selection of both beer and wine. Located in Old Town.
38 locals recommend
Crush & Brew
28544 Old Town Front StIf you have both beer and wine lovers, Crush & Brew is a great spot that offers tasty food and a wide selection of both beer and wine. Located in Old Town.
Popular steakhouse in Old Town. Parking nearby is tricky, especially at night or on weekends so you may need to circle around before finding a spot.
62 locals recommend
The Gambling Cowboy
42072 5th StPopular steakhouse in Old Town. Parking nearby is tricky, especially at night or on weekends so you may need to circle around before finding a spot.
Great farm-to-table location with a menu that changes frequently. As with all of Old Town, parking can be a challenge, but once you get out of the car, it's worth it.
47 locals recommend
E.A.T Marketplace
28410 Old Town Front StGreat farm-to-table location with a menu that changes frequently. As with all of Old Town, parking can be a challenge, but once you get out of the car, it's worth it.
TOAST
31093 Temecula PkwyBreakfast spot off Temecula Parkway. Lots of morning goodies to try.
Vineyard Rose is located at South Coast Winery. They offer everything from brunch to dinner. Call ahead for hours and operations information.
11 locals recommend
The Vineyard Rose Restaurant
34843 Rancho California RdVineyard Rose is located at South Coast Winery. They offer everything from brunch to dinner. Call ahead for hours and operations information.
Italian cafe offering wood-fired pizzas, deli sandwiches & housemade pasta along with a gourmet food shop.
30 locals recommend
Spuntino Pizzeria Italia
31891 Rancho California RdItalian cafe offering wood-fired pizzas, deli sandwiches & housemade pasta along with a gourmet food shop.
Wineries
Many wines to choose from. Everything from sweet to dry, bold reds and refreshing whites. They also have a tapas and other small bites available. On weekends they usually have live music.
23 locals recommend
Fazeli Cellars Winery
37320 De Portola RdMany wines to choose from. Everything from sweet to dry, bold reds and refreshing whites. They also have a tapas and other small bites available. On weekends they usually have live music.
This is both a winery and an elegant restaurant. The seasonal menu always offers something new and fresh.
104 locals recommend
Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola RdThis is both a winery and an elegant restaurant. The seasonal menu always offers something new and fresh.
Call ahead to make sure they're open. This boutique storybook themed winery is a little gem off the main winery trail but something special to check-out.
11 locals recommend
Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle CabrilloCall ahead to make sure they're open. This boutique storybook themed winery is a little gem off the main winery trail but something special to check-out.
Smaller winery with lots of charm. They have a deli with great lunch options to check out. Call ahead to see if reservations are needed.
24 locals recommend
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
39870 De Portola RdSmaller winery with lots of charm. They have a deli with great lunch options to check out. Call ahead to see if reservations are needed.
Things to Do
Pamper yourself with a variety of services like facials and massage at the Grapeseed Spa.
7 locals recommend
Grape Seed Spa
34843 Rancho California RdPamper yourself with a variety of services like facials and massage at the Grapeseed Spa.
The Alpaca Hacienda
31755 Rancho Vista RdVisit the alpacas and learn about them at this local ranch.
Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers visitors expansive natural vistas and invigorating recreational opportunities, including picnicking, splash pad, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. All boating activities must be non-body contact (no swimming, skiing, etc.)
8 locals recommend
Lake Skinner Marina
37701 Warren RoadLake Skinner Recreation Area offers visitors expansive natural vistas and invigorating recreational opportunities, including picnicking, splash pad, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. All boating activities must be non-body contact (no swimming, skiing, etc.)
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve
39400 Clinton Keith RdHiking trails and local museum.
Cross Creek Golf Club
43860 Glen Meadows RdLocal golf course nestled in the foothills.
Historic area inside a shopping center that has been preserved and revitalized. There are shops and restaurants worth checking out.
8 locals recommend
Historic Vail Ranch Headquarters
32127 Temecula PkwyHistoric area inside a shopping center that has been preserved and revitalized. There are shops and restaurants worth checking out.
Essentials
Ralphs
33145 Temecula PkwyRalph's on Temecula Parkway is the closest grocery shopping.
Sprouts is also nearby and offers organic produce, grass-fed meats and natural products. If you normally shop Whole Foods, Mother's or Jimbo's, this is a good spot to check out.
22 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
32413 Temecula PkwySprouts is also nearby and offers organic produce, grass-fed meats and natural products. If you normally shop Whole Foods, Mother's or Jimbo's, this is a good spot to check out.
Store is open 24hrs a day (pharmacy closes at 10pm). It's close by and in the same center as Ralph's.
CVS
33205 Temecula PkwyStore is open 24hrs a day (pharmacy closes at 10pm). It's close by and in the same center as Ralph's.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Book your winery tour before you arrive
Winery tours do book up, especially in the warmer months. If you'd like to book one, we suggest that you make arrangements before you arrive for your stay.
Book before you go
COVID-19
Business operations remain in flux due to the pandemic. Please call ahead before going out. Websites are not always up to date with the most current hours or policies.