Temecula, California
About Temecula
Temecula, CA is a mid-size city located in southeastern California, home to 112,431 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#283 nationwide).
Officially, Temecula is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 37.18 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,024 residents per square mile.
📰 Temecula News Today
- Riverside County High Schools Launch 'Fentanyl Awareness Curriculum' In Health Classes Patch · Aug 18
- New Report Shows Temecula Valley Tourism Delivers $1.2 Billion in Economic Impact Wine Industry Advisor · Aug 12
- Daniele Casazza Braham Obituary (2026) - Temecula, CA - Peck and Peck Funeral Homes - Pine Plains Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- CHP arrests driver clocked at 140 mph on I-15 in Temecula, vehicle towed kmph.com · Aug 12
- Murrieta Mesa vs Temecula Valley Fr Football - Aug 13, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Temecula Unique
- The only place in America named Temecula — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Temecula
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Temecula
- 2n1 Korean BBQ — korean
- Applebee's — american
- BJ's — american
- Blaze Pizza — pizza
- Bluewater Grill — seafood
- Bottega Italia — italian
- Broken Yolk Cafe — breakfast (café)
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Burgers & Beer — burger
- CAVA — mediterranean
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Temecula Valley Museum · Museum
- Air Hocky · Arcade
- Baily Winery · Attraction
- Bel Vino · Attraction
- Bella Vista Winery · Attraction
- Bounce House · Attraction
- Briar Rose Winery · Attraction
- Bull Ride · Attraction
- COIN-OP · Arcade
- Callaway Vineyard & Winery · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Temecula
- Atherton Park reviews ★
- Emerson Oaks Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Galleron Park reviews ★
- Joseph Park reviews ★
- Madigan Park reviews ★
- Meadowview natural area reviews ★
- Morgan Hill Park reviews ★
- Nakayama Park reviews ★
- Overlook Park reviews ★
- Terracina Park reviews ★
- Veterans Park reviews ★
- Bahia Vista Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Temecula
- Abby Reinke Elementary
- Chaparral High
- Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
- James L. Day Middle
- Margarita Middle
- Paloma Elementary
- Pauba Valley Elementary
- Rancho Elementary
- Rancho Vista High
- Temecula Middle
- Temecula Valley High
- Vail Elementary
- Vail Ranch Middle
- Vintage Hills Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Temecula Valley Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.