Family Fun

Temecula is Just Good, Clean Fun for the Whole Family

Temecula is well known for romantic weekends, weddings, casino partying, wine and golf – so many folks think they’d better find a sitter before their trip, but there is plenty of great kid-friendly fun to be had in this spectacular valley! Some choices speak for themselves, you could take the kids on an unforgettable balloon ride, or maybe get them on a horse for a real West Coast experience, there are lakes for boating and fishing, a network of trails for hikers of every level, great picnic spots tucked in amongst the hills and high-octane excitement in the form of indoor kart racing! And that’s just scratching the surface!

One very popular choice for parents and kids is Pennypickle’s Workshop (42081 Main Street, Temecula 951-308-6376) – this unique Children’s Museum boasts 7500 square feet of space, cluttered with hands-on inventions, gadgets, experiments…and kids who have no idea how much they are learning as they play! Located in the heart of Old Town Pennypickle’s Workshop (formerly called the Imagination Workshop) has already won a THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Association, representing creators of compelling places and experiences, and two awards from the California Park and Recreation Society – not to mention Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Award for “Best Museum” and “Best Kids’ Party Place”.

Or, grab the fam and head down to Mulligan Family Fun Center ( From I-15, take Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. exit west and turn right on Madison Ave. It’ll be on the right hand side past Los Alamos Rd. 951-696-9696) for an exhaustingly fun day full of  lazer tag, mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, bowling, rock wall climbing, a kiddie corral and loads more. You can bet the kids will drop happily into bed before the last of the color fades from the skies after a day here!

SoCal gets pretty hot in the summer and, while the valley does draw in a healthy dose of ocean cooled air, Temecula is no place to go if you’re looking for respite. But summer is also time to go camping, and thanks to some top-notch Temecula RV Resortsp that offer cool pools in which to splash the day away, you can  keep right on having a great time with the kids straight through summer vacation. Try Vail Lake Village & Resort – 38000 Hwy 79 S, Temecula – 909 303 0173, Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch -38120 E. Benton Road, Box 922, Temecula – 909 302 5399 and Pachenga RV Resort – 45000 Pala Rd, Temecula -  951- 587 -0484,  909- 587- 0484.

But Wait, There’s More!

Temecula has loads of parks and playgrounds where kids of all ages can take a break from sightseeing and just have a little fun – there’s also a skatepark at 42569 Margarita Rd, plus motocross tracks for all skill levels, horse stables… and, of course, great family-friendly festivals galore! Some favorites for kids are the Balloon & Wine Festival, which boasts it’s own Kids Faire for the under 14 crowd, not to mention a sky full of whimsical, multicolored balloons to delight all members of the family. Another fun festival for families is the Temecula Rod Run – a party so awesome that it’s held not once, but twice a year – which provides a unique opportunity to see the swankiest, shiniest, most colorful and accessorized cars of yesteryear lining the streets and competing for the attention of passersby.

There are plenty of great options for families, singles and couples of all ages waiting to be discovered in Temecula. If you’ve found something that got the kids excited or brought out your own inner child, let us know here. We love your input and it helps guarantee that our site continues to provide the most up-to-date, comprehensive info possible on Temecula. So drop us a line and let us know what treasures you’ve discovered amidst the Temecula hills.