Think Southern California, and beach towns, mountains and desert landscapes come to mind. But wine country? Yep, that’s… Read more.
Temecula
Southern California’s high-desert wine country is centered around the town of Temecula, 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego. A mild climate prevails year-round, with ocean breezes sweeping away much of the pollution that plagues the region’s metropolitan areas. Dog-friendly lodging, shops, restaurants and wineries abound in this very casual, outdoorsy community centered around the picturesque and strollable Old Town, a historic district developed to preserve Temecula’s Old West heritage and charm.