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Temecula is located in Southern California, about 58 miles north of San Diego and 85 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The area features rolling hills with incredible panoramic views. Its temperate Mediterranean climate is suited for wine, and the Temecula Valley boasts its own AVA wine region.

The smaller city’s central and easy-to-access location from Southern California’s major cities, along with its charming Old Town center, sunny weather, wineries and fantastic area golf courses—like Pechanga’s Journey, The Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills, CrossCreek and Pala Mesa Resort—make Temecula a popular tourist destination.

The city’s downtown, called Old Town Temecula, is a tourist destination that also has a lot to offer new residents. Featuring historic buildings, museums, restaurants, antique shops and boutiques, it is also home to a burgeoning nightlife scene and many festivals throughout the year.

Old Town hosts the Rod Run car show, an Art and Street Painting Festival, western days, Santa’s Electric Parade Show in the winter, and even more entertainment in the summer. Every Sunday, an outdoor farmers’ market takes place in Old Town with more than 70 vendors. It’s also home to the Temecula Valley Museum, which highlights local history, The Merc, a performance venue, and Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Temecula is a great place to live if you’re moving to Southern California for the weather. With average highs in the upper 60s through the winter and low 90s in the summer, most days are sunny and beautiful, which is why there are so many fantastic golf courses and tournaments in the area!

August is usually the hottest month and December the coldest. There are some winter storms, but usually, the rain is mild and only occurs in the winter. Most rainfall will come between November and March, with February being the wettest month. Even the wettest time in Southern California is dry compared to most everywhere else.

A few miles east of Old Town Temecula, The Temecula Valley Wine Country is home to more than 40 wineries with more than 3,500 acres of producing vineyards. It is a fantastic place to be close to as a resident, since you can tour so many of these gorgeous wineries and their rolling hills of vines. Many wineries offer tasting rooms for you to try what they grow.

There are events throughout the year to enjoy like the annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, which offers hot air balloon rides, wine tastings, food and entertainment on the shores of Lake Skinner.

If you’re loading up a storage pod and moving to Temecula, you might need to swap your favorite sports jersey for a new team. Temecula is almost exactly between Los Angeles and San Diego, which means there’s no shortage of collegiate and professionals sports teams to root for!

In the world of professional football, you’ll need to choose between the Los Angeles Rams or the Los Angeles Chargers. If you prefer college football, get ready to root for the UCLA Bruins or the USC Trojans. Prefer baseball instead? Catch a Los Angeles Dodgers game, root for the Los Angeles Angels or cheer on the San Diego Padres.

Basketball is big in this area of the state, which makes Temecula a battleground for NBA fandoms. Take your pick of the LA Lakers, LA Clippers or Golden State Warriors and cheer on teams that have long histories of winning! Even hockey has a presence in this region—the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings have a strong following in Temecula.

Want a sport that’s closer to home? Temecula is home to the Wine Town Rollers roller derby league, the Temecula FC Quails (semi-pro soccer) and a freestyle motocross club called the Metal Mulisha!

The estimated population of Temecula in Southern California is 112,230, making it a quaint little town. The median age of people living in Temecula is 35, and the median household income is $90,964 per year. If you’re buying a home in Temecula, the median property value is $424,100. Temecula is an up-and-coming area, according to the data. Home values have risen more than seven percent in the last year (2020) and the population has risen alongside it (one percent).

Moving to Temecula with school-aged children? The first thing you’ll want to know about is the reputation of area schools. Public schools in Temecula are operated by the Temecula Valley Unified School District, which is considered one of the best in the county. Within the district, Great Oak, Chaparral and Temecula Valley high schools have all received silver medals in the U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. There are also more than a dozen private and charter high schools to choose from in Temecula.

It’s always fun to learn a little about the pop culture surrounding a place you’re moving to, and Temecula has some interesting trivia to share.

Former NFL Pro Bowl running back Terrell Davis was born and raised in Temecula, as was Breaking Bad actor Dean Norris. Author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote over 100 Perry Mason novels at his Temecula ranch. Temecula is also home to dozens of notable individuals, from Olympic medalists to entertainment personalities, comedians to actors, singers and athletes. The city is even honored in the song “Temecula Sunrise” by the rock group, The Dirty Projectors.

As you unload your moving container in Temecula and look around at your new home, you’ll quickly realize there’s a lot to love about this city. From the beautiful year-round climate, to the attractions of Old Town Temecula, to wine country, sports fandoms, pop culture trivia and more, Temecula is a neat little town. It’s a great place to call home and an up-and-coming place to send your kids to school own property and build your life.

To get started on your journey to Temecula, contact MI-BOX today to learn more about our moving pod options. We’ll help you get packed, moved and unpacked in “a tourist’s secret paradise.”