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Shop, Dine & Play in Old Town
To big-time small-town vibes
With roots in California’s storied ranching and stagecoach history, Temecula exudes an authentic small-town vibe. The historical heart of the Valley, Old Town oozes quaint and nostalgic charm and genuine country western character.
When the railroad came to Temecula in 1882, the station was built here, establishing the area as the town center. The first paved two-lane road, the Inland Highway, followed in 1915. Today, more than a dozen historical properties, dating as far back as the late 1880s, have been repurposed and reopened in Old Town.
The boardwalks bustle with craft and artisan boutiques, an emerging and evolving culinary scene, a vibrant public art collection, and even a couple speakeasys. A year-round mild climate offers an ideal outdoor dining setting, and you’ll likely choose to linger well into the night watching a local band, country line-dancing or catching a stage performance at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Families can explore history at the Temecula Valley Museum, take in a festival or seasonal event, and meet local makers and artisans at Saturday’s farmers’ market.
Historic Buildings in Old Town
The Temecula Valley Historical Society’s tour guide brochure is available at the Temecula Valley Museum for anyone who wants to take a self-guided tour of historic buildings in Old Town Temecula. For groups of any age, arrangements can be made with the museum for a docent-led tour. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.
