In Southern California's Wine Country (Temecula,) Spring means Chocolate & Wine, Wine & Jazz and Bluegrass & Cowboys. How do you top that?

Summer in Temecula is Wine & Hot Air Balloons, a Star Spangled 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza, and Hot Summer Nights Concerts throughout the season.  

In addition to the city's events, Pechanga Casino & Resort features a world class Journey Golf Club, new Spa, largest casino floor room West of the Mississippi, and entertainment. Featured acts have included Chicago, Tony Bennett, Julio Iglesias, Paul Simon, O'Jays with Brenton Wood, B-52's, Choo Mimi & Johnson Lee, The Moody Blues, Goo Goo Dolls!

Two of our favorite places to stay are the Temecula Creek Inn, golf resort, and South Coast Winery & Spa (sleep in a casa among the vineyards).

For information: Temecula Convention and Visitors Bureau  visittemeculavalley.com