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Taking a weekend vacation to Temecula Valley in California offers many activities and sights for everyone in the family. Nestled into the foothills of Southern California, Temecula has a thriving wine industry with thousands of acres of grapes planted in rolling fields. There is a world class casino and resort in the valley that attracts gamblers and high rollers from all over the world. There are bike trails and hiking excursions, moonlit walks in the hills and balloon rides.

Not only is Temecula an easy trip from locations like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix, it is close to some of the most spectacular beaches on the California coast. Rather than sharing the beaches to the north with LA residents, visitors to Temecula can drive south on Interstate 15 and quickly reach more relaxed and quirky beaches within an hour.

Oceanside is a town nestled on the California coast just south of Camp Pendleton. It is home to the longest wooden pier on the western coast of the United States measuring just under 2,000 feet long. Oceanside offers not only beautiful public beaches but hosts outdoor festivals throughout the year including the Day of the Dead Festival held around November 1 and a spectacular fireworks display viewed from the pier on the 4th of July. The California Surf Museum resides in Oceanside and scenes from the movie Top Gun were filmed here.

Carlsbad

Just south of Oceanside lies the town of Carlsbad. Carlsbad has been a favorite resort town to San Diegans since its incorporation in 1952. Its beautiful beaches can be enjoyed year round. Carlsbad is one of the most diverse towns on the California coast and has a strong Latino population, making for great ethnic restaurants and architecture.

Encinitas

Encinitas is a small coastal community of approximately 58,000 residents. For its small size, it hosts no less than 11 beaches. There are activities for everyone on Encinitas’ beaches. Swami’s Beach is a popular hangout for surfers and was the subject of the Beach Boys song, Surfing USA. Encinitas Marine Life Refuge lies just off the coast of Swami’s and offers an underwater park for scuba divers. Moonlight Beach is family-oriented and patrolled by life guards.

Solana Beach

Solana Beach lies just north of San Diego and is one of the oldest resort towns on the coast. Solana Beach is a quiet relaxed beach area with a rugged coastline consisting of cliffs with staircases to the beach below. Solana Beach has a variety of activities available including surfing and scuba diving. Tide Beach also offers opportunities for tide pooling at low tide.

A trip to Temecula is not complete without a quick side trip to the coast. The beach towns between Temecula and San Diego offer a multitude of personalities and activities that will keep the whole family entertained.