Things to do in Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula combines the region’s storied past and its exciting up-and-coming future in a unique blend of shops, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and event opportunities in one walkable, easy-to-navigate hub for visitors to explore.
Take a step back in time as you stroll past rustic western-era buildings, antique shops, and specialty boutiques featuring Temecula-made artisan goods, or explore the most up-to-date trends including sampling pints at craft breweries and wine in tasting rooms, attending outdoor festivals, grabbing a bite of local, farm-to-table dining, or dancing to live music .
History buffs can wander the streets of Old Town Temecula viewing rustic building and storefronts reminiscent of our historic golden west in the 1880s. Old Town Temecula has it all.
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- Temecula Valley Museum (Moreno Rd/Mercedes St)
- Sam Hicks Monument Park (Moreno Rd/Mercedes St)
- Farmers Market, Saturdays (Sixth St)
- Civic Center (Mercedes St)
- Town Square Park (Main St)
- The Merc Concert House (Main St)
- Old Town Community Theater (Main St)
- Pennypickle’s Workshop, Temecula Children’s Museum (Main St)
- Old Town Bridge (Main St)
- Old Town Creek Walk (at bridge)
- The Jail (Main St, at end of alley)
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- The Bank, Old Town Front St/Main St – 1914
- The Welty Building, Old Town Front St/Main St – 1890’s (Now Temecula Olive Oil Co)
- The Burnham Store, Main St – 1890’s (Now The Merc)
- The Hotel Temecula, Main St – 1891
- The Palomar Inn Hotel – 1927
- The Machado Store, Old Town Front St/Main St – 1909 (Now 1909 Restaurant)
- The Knott House, Old Town Front St/Fifth St – 1913 (Now Small Barn)
- Mother’s Café, Old Town Front St/Third St – 1927 (Now Swing Inn Café)
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- Old Town Arches (north and south end entry)
- Temecula History Mural (6th St)
- Emigrant Trail Mosaic (Civic Center Building)
- Pechanga Basket Fountain (Main St)
- Art Galleries: Civic Center Hallway, Temecula Valley Museum Entry, The Merc
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Parking is available curbside throughout Old Town. All public parking is free. There are a few paid lots available from private businesses. Free public lots are located at:
- Sixth St/Mercedes St
- Temecula Valley Museum
- Pennypickle’s Workshop
- Mercedes St/Main St
- Old Town Parking Garage on Mercedes St
- Second St at The Stampede
EV Charging Stations:
- EVgo - Sixth Street Parking Lot
- Charge Point – Sixth Street Parking Lot
- Charge Point – Old Town Parking Garage, 3rd Floor
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Within Old Town:
Within Short Walking Distance:
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- Rod Run (May)
- CultureFest (May)
- A Tribute to Heroes: Memorial Day Observance (May)
- Taste of Old Town (July, December)
- 4th of July Parade
- Temecula ArtFest (September)
- Outdoor Quilt Show (October)
- Santa’s Electric Light Parade (December)
- New Year’s Eve Grape Drop (December)
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Shopping:
Things To Do:
Restaurants with Kid Menus:
- 1909
- Devilicious Eatery
- Espadin
- Mad Madeline’s Grill
- Texas Lil’s
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