Temecula Area Activities
Temecula Valley Museum, Lake Harveston Park, The Alpaca Hacienda, Penny Pickle Workshop
Temecula Valley Museum is a little hidden gem in the heart of Temecula. You can find this museum at the end of Old Town Front Street It is a little off the main promenade which makes for an enjoyable walk about a mile or so. Admission is by donation, if you are a history buff then this museum is right up your alley.This is a fairly small museum, divided up into two floors located at 28314 Mercedes St, Temecula, CA 92590. The first floor is filled with so much history of Old Town temecula you will see where Earl Stanley Gardner wrote his Perry Mason Novels there is also a permanent exhibit of some of his book's which cover art and a few other items of memorabilia of Gardner's career. Here you can discover all about the old west. In the 1960's, a tv show called the invaders was filmed here. The museum has a permanent exhibit depicting moments from Temecula's rich, interesting history. the second floor is completely hands on and all for children its all creative and imaginary play try on costumes and mock-ups of shops and homes which allow for a little play-acting. There's even a horse for young visitors to sit on. Although the second floor is interactive it still has a good set of displays that adults and children will enjoy. The traveling exhibits that they bring in are excellent, from circus posters to the history of political cartoons. You will also enjoy the protected maps,documents, and photographs recently donated to the museum by Whitney Wilkinson. Here you will be able to look over 2,000 documents and photographs in this collection that was acquired by the original owners of Vail Ranch. Vail Ranch covers more than 87,000 acres from the Santa Rosa Plateau to Vail Lake. Much of these items date back from the mid-1800s. Vail Ranch was the focal point of economic development from its beginning in 1905 to its sale in 1964. The temecula valley museum also houses the Parker Collection which is a collection of columns Horace Parker wrote and illustrated for the Brush Country Journal from 1954 to 1957. The museum also offers a summer camp for children ages (6-12) July thru August 9am -1pm every week is a new exploration to a new region learning about different cultures through art, activities, food, special guest presentations, and games. Don't forget there is a small souvenir shop at the end of this amazing adventure thru time with some interesting books to buy. Adjacent to the museum is a nice park perfect for a picnic or just to take a minute to enjoy the fresh air you can also find an interesting list of famous people who have come through Temecula. They have several things that change on display so it's not always the same and it makes it more fun to go and learn about our beautiful and very historical Temecula!
Lake Harveston Park - This hidden Gem in Temecula is a perfect place to enjoy a stroll around the lake or a picnic with your family.The park is in the middle of the Harveston community of Temecula. The lake is surrounded by a very unique neighborhood dotted with cute Cape Cod style homes which look like a neighborhood brought from England. The neighbors are very nice and friendly it's a step back in time where families and friends can come and gather to enjoy each others company. Get there early or stay til dusk to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. There is Free parking and easy access via the surrounding streets. The wide concrete Path that surrounds the lake is just under a mile which is perfect for bikers, roller skaters, baby strollers, dog walkers and joggers. There is also a children's play area for the young or young at heart to play and enjoy. Plenty of park benches if you need a rest and grassy areas to enjoy. Have a picnic under the gazebos that the park offers or just relax and read a book. This has remained a wonderful place to meet up with friends to walk and talk, or just relax.The lake has ducks, turtles, fish and other water fowl although the park does warn against feeding the ducks and other water fowl due to many harmful repercussions that it may cause. You are able to fish this particular lake however it is a catch and release be mindful of the turtles that will try and eat the bait that is intended for the fish. You can sail your model boats along the rivers edge.The lake gets crowded on the weekends which you can easily see why with such a relaxing peaceful place to unwind. The lake offers pedal boat rentals in the summer months which will give you a different vantage point of the lake. Pedal Boat rental prices vary from $25-$15 an hour or half hour boat rental whichever you choose. You can buy refreshments at the local mini store and most importantly there is two restrooms that can be utilized. This lake offers amazing photo ops wether it be of family and friends or the wonderful wild life that surrounds the lake.Whatever your reason for visiting this park you will enjoy this safe and fun environment. Lake Harveston Park is truly a hidden gem, its a must see while vising Temecula.
The Alpaca Hacienda - This magical place is located in the heart of Temecula at 31755 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, and here you will find anything and everything Alpaca. The Alpaca Hacienda has housed and cared for these inquisitive well natured animals with their luxurious fleece since 2003. A must come visit while finding things to see in Temecula. This Ranch has been featured on shows like HGTV, O Magazine and PETS.TV just to name a few. Arriving at the ranch you will most likely be greeted by Julie the event coordinator you will also have the opportunity to meet Beth or her husband Mike who have put their heart and soul into these beloved animals.The Alpaca Hacienda offers many different services like alpaca breeding, showings, sales of alpaca's, products and of course the wonderful and informational tour. Your visit will start out as a meet and greet with the alpacas that includes a bag of healthy treats to feed these amazing animals, alpacas do not have top front teeth so no need to worry about getting bit. The meet and greet's are scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am and Saturdays from 11 am and 1 pm keep in mind the Alpaca Hacienda is closed Sundays. The admission runs from $10 - $1 for children under four years of age meet and greets generally take about an hour to an hour and a half which is plenty of time to enjoy these precious, lovable animals. The gates will open about ten minutes to your scheduled tour, there is limited parking inside the gate and additional parking right outside of the gates on the south side of Rancho Vista Road. Keep in mind that the tours are scheduled so make sure to be on time as the tour will go on without you. The tour also includes an informational and entertaining seminar with the owner of the ranch who is extremely knowledgable she includes lots of interesting facts and behaviors of the quirky alpaca, you will also be given a tour of the Alpaca Shoppe in this adorable gift store you will find many items made out of the luxurious fleece like gloves, hates, scarfs and sweaters. For an additional cost you will be able to have a picnic lunch for a duration of 30 minutes, the ranch will provide the table and chairs for up to six people you will need to provide the food. Beware these alpacas are going to steal your heart.
Pennypickle's- Temecula Children's Museum is Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula at 42081 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590, close to home in beautiful sunny Southern California. Arrive early enough to find parking City Hall has parking and it's a short walk away but it's better to park in the museum parking lot which fills up quickly. Pennypickle's Workshop which is also known as the Imagination Workshop, has won an award from the Themed Entertainment Association, two from the California Park and Recreation, and the Nickelodeon Network's Parent's Pick Award for Best Museum and the Best place to have a Birthday Party at. The workshop/museum is a treasure trove of inventions and hands on activities. This museum offers over five different rooms to explore and a gift shop full of things STEM-related. This is a very clever and creative place to visit it's a must if you have children the museum offers science demonstrations, along with a spectrum of subjects from earthquakes, mirrors, and electricity. For $5 per person you get two hours to explore the workshop and you can also participate in a scavenger hunt. Don't forget to check out the presentation showing kids how liquid can turn into gas and how airplanes can fly. Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle as a child had always been fascinated with imagination and invention. Professor Pennypickle envisioned so many different ways to improve, and revolutionize everything from electricity, communication and transportation. Professor Pennypickle's love of reading only grew his knowledge of history, the world, music, all things science, art and of course music. His home became a collection of books, different kinds of gadgets, gizmos and a plethora of his inventions on time travel. His entire home became his workshop and laboratory. Professor Pennypickle has several interesting experiments in time travel not to mention his invention of the Electrolight-o-later, Philharmonicamatic and the Illusionator. Lost in his world of imagination and invention, he became somewhat reclusive. Although his friendships included Marconi, Edison, and Houdini, his one true friendship is with a little field mouse Beaker. Their friendship began many years ago when a lot of construction around the Professor's home was underway Poor little Beaker was displaced from his home and everything that he was familiar with. You have to see for yourself what a truly awesome learning experience this home, workshop/laboratory has to offer. Please don't forget to watch your step for Beaker the museum mouse as he watches over the workshop when the Professor is away.
Lake Harveston Park - This hidden Gem in Temecula is a perfect place to enjoy a stroll around the lake or a picnic with your family.The park is in the middle of the Harveston community of Temecula. The lake is surrounded by a very unique neighborhood dotted with cute Cape Cod style homes which look like a neighborhood brought from England. The neighbors are very nice and friendly it's a step back in time where families and friends can come and gather to enjoy each others company. Get there early or stay til dusk to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. There is Free parking and easy access via the surrounding streets. The wide concrete Path that surrounds the lake is just under a mile which is perfect for bikers, roller skaters, baby strollers, dog walkers and joggers. There is also a children's play area for the young or young at heart to play and enjoy. Plenty of park benches if you need a rest and grassy areas to enjoy. Have a picnic under the gazebos that the park offers or just relax and read a book. This has remained a wonderful place to meet up with friends to walk and talk, or just relax.The lake has ducks, turtles, fish and other water fowl although the park does warn against feeding the ducks and other water fowl due to many harmful repercussions that it may cause. You are able to fish this particular lake however it is a catch and release be mindful of the turtles that will try and eat the bait that is intended for the fish. You can sail your model boats along the rivers edge.The lake gets crowded on the weekends which you can easily see why with such a relaxing peaceful place to unwind. The lake offers pedal boat rentals in the summer months which will give you a different vantage point of the lake. Pedal Boat rental prices vary from $25-$15 an hour or half hour boat rental whichever you choose. You can buy refreshments at the local mini store and most importantly there is two restrooms that can be utilized. This lake offers amazing photo ops wether it be of family and friends or the wonderful wild life that surrounds the lake.Whatever your reason for visiting this park you will enjoy this safe and fun environment. Lake Harveston Park is truly a hidden gem, its a must see while vising Temecula.
The Alpaca Hacienda - This magical place is located in the heart of Temecula at 31755 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, and here you will find anything and everything Alpaca. The Alpaca Hacienda has housed and cared for these inquisitive well natured animals with their luxurious fleece since 2003. A must come visit while finding things to see in Temecula. This Ranch has been featured on shows like HGTV, O Magazine and PETS.TV just to name a few. Arriving at the ranch you will most likely be greeted by Julie the event coordinator you will also have the opportunity to meet Beth or her husband Mike who have put their heart and soul into these beloved animals.The Alpaca Hacienda offers many different services like alpaca breeding, showings, sales of alpaca's, products and of course the wonderful and informational tour. Your visit will start out as a meet and greet with the alpacas that includes a bag of healthy treats to feed these amazing animals, alpacas do not have top front teeth so no need to worry about getting bit. The meet and greet's are scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am and Saturdays from 11 am and 1 pm keep in mind the Alpaca Hacienda is closed Sundays. The admission runs from $10 - $1 for children under four years of age meet and greets generally take about an hour to an hour and a half which is plenty of time to enjoy these precious, lovable animals. The gates will open about ten minutes to your scheduled tour, there is limited parking inside the gate and additional parking right outside of the gates on the south side of Rancho Vista Road. Keep in mind that the tours are scheduled so make sure to be on time as the tour will go on without you. The tour also includes an informational and entertaining seminar with the owner of the ranch who is extremely knowledgable she includes lots of interesting facts and behaviors of the quirky alpaca, you will also be given a tour of the Alpaca Shoppe in this adorable gift store you will find many items made out of the luxurious fleece like gloves, hates, scarfs and sweaters. For an additional cost you will be able to have a picnic lunch for a duration of 30 minutes, the ranch will provide the table and chairs for up to six people you will need to provide the food. Beware these alpacas are going to steal your heart.
Pennypickle's- Temecula Children's Museum is Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula at 42081 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590, close to home in beautiful sunny Southern California. Arrive early enough to find parking City Hall has parking and it's a short walk away but it's better to park in the museum parking lot which fills up quickly. Pennypickle's Workshop which is also known as the Imagination Workshop, has won an award from the Themed Entertainment Association, two from the California Park and Recreation, and the Nickelodeon Network's Parent's Pick Award for Best Museum and the Best place to have a Birthday Party at. The workshop/museum is a treasure trove of inventions and hands on activities. This museum offers over five different rooms to explore and a gift shop full of things STEM-related. This is a very clever and creative place to visit it's a must if you have children the museum offers science demonstrations, along with a spectrum of subjects from earthquakes, mirrors, and electricity. For $5 per person you get two hours to explore the workshop and you can also participate in a scavenger hunt. Don't forget to check out the presentation showing kids how liquid can turn into gas and how airplanes can fly. Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle as a child had always been fascinated with imagination and invention. Professor Pennypickle envisioned so many different ways to improve, and revolutionize everything from electricity, communication and transportation. Professor Pennypickle's love of reading only grew his knowledge of history, the world, music, all things science, art and of course music. His home became a collection of books, different kinds of gadgets, gizmos and a plethora of his inventions on time travel. His entire home became his workshop and laboratory. Professor Pennypickle has several interesting experiments in time travel not to mention his invention of the Electrolight-o-later, Philharmonicamatic and the Illusionator. Lost in his world of imagination and invention, he became somewhat reclusive. Although his friendships included Marconi, Edison, and Houdini, his one true friendship is with a little field mouse Beaker. Their friendship began many years ago when a lot of construction around the Professor's home was underway Poor little Beaker was displaced from his home and everything that he was familiar with. You have to see for yourself what a truly awesome learning experience this home, workshop/laboratory has to offer. Please don't forget to watch your step for Beaker the museum mouse as he watches over the workshop when the Professor is away.