Temecula, CA April 2026

The Investment Issue

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

An Investment in What Endures In Temecula, investment has never been merely transactional. It has always been personal.

We see it in the vineyards that stretch across our hillsides, first planted with patience and tended with belief in a future harvest. We see it in the small businesses that line Old Town Temecula, built not on speculation, but on commitment — to family, to craft, to community. And we see it in the choices made every day by those who choose to build a life here, trusting that what we invest in now will matter in the years ahead.

This April, as we dedicate our pages to investment, we do so with a broader lens.

Temecula’s evolution did not happen overnight. It was shaped by generations who believed in its potential long before it was fully realized. From the pioneering spirit that established the valley’s early ranchlands to the visionaries who helped cultivate its now-renowned wine country, ours is a story of long-term thinking. It is a story of individuals and families who understood that the most meaningful returns are often measured in decades, not quarters.

Today, as neighborhoods expand, as entrepreneurs launch new ventures and families continue to arrive in search of possibility, we find ourselves at another defining moment. Growth is visible. Opportunity is real. But so too is responsibility.

What are we choosing to invest in?

Are we building spaces that strengthen connection? Supporting businesses that reflect our values? Preparing the next generation not just for prosperity, but for purpose?

Investment, at its highest form, is an act of belief. It is a declaration that this place — this community — is worthy of our time, our resources, and our long view.

As we move through this issue, we invite you to consider not only where the numbers are trending, but where your own conviction lies. Because in Temecula, the most meaningful investments have always been the ones made with both head and heart.

And that, perhaps, is our greatest asset.

SEAN ARNETT DESIREE ALLEN @ T E M E C U L AC I T Y L I F E S T Y L E

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Our Most Enduring Asset

Why investing in time outdoors may be the wisest decision a growing community can make.

The Investment in Community

On the Cover

Departments

An exploration of long-term value — from preserved open space to personal discipline — and the investments shaping Temecula’s future.

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Inspired By LIFE + CULTURE

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Local Limelight HEALTH + WELLNESS

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Giving Back LOCAL SERVICES

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Road Trip TRAVEL

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Must See HEALTH + WELLNESS

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Events

Why the strongest returns are the ones we reinvest locally

Time Is Currency

How we spend our hours may be the most consequential investment decision we make

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From championship trophies to global humanitarian impact, Tim Tebow’s journey has defied every standard playbook. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Tebow pulls back the curtain on the moments that truly defined him, from a humbling middle school church retreat to the life-altering shift of fatherhood. This isn’t just a look back at a career; it’s an invitation into the heart of a man driven by purpose. Read the highlights below, then join us for the full, unfiltered experience by scanning the QR code at the end.

Q: WE ALL KNOW YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, BUT TELL US ABOUT THE CURL CONTEST. A: I was competing for my future high school team (my brother’s team), and I pushed myself way past what was smart. I ended up collapsing and needing medical attention. But what stayed with me wasn’t the pain, it was the lesson. Would I be willing to do something that others aren’t? For much of my life, I strived to bring my best for a game, but I hope that I can say at the end of my life I was willing to do that for things that actually matter.

Q: YOU’VE ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN SPORTS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT NOW? A: Becoming a dad. Nothing compares. From the moment I knew my wife was pregnant, I felt a new depth of love for our child, but when you bring your baby home, the responsibility hits you like nothing else. Suddenly, everything you see, every decision you make, you’re asking, “Is this corner too sharp? What happens if she reaches that drawer?” It changes how you see the world and how you see other people.

Q: YOU’VE SPOKEN OPENLY ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND FOOTBALL. HOW DID THAT SEASON OF LIFE SHAPE YOU? A: I talked a lot about that very thing in my book Shaken. We all go through moments where our faith in our abilities and purpose feels rattled, but I believe it’s often in those storms when God can show us who we could become.

Q: YOU TALK A LOT ABOUT COMPARISON CULTURE. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE COMPARISON HAS BECOME SUCH A TRAP TODAY? A: Because we’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel. Social media shows people’s “best day,” often filtered and staged, and then we measure our reality against that.

There’s a reason filters are so popular—it’s not real. We end up scrolling through images that don’t tell the full story, and without realizing it, comparison starts to steal our joy and our gratitude.

“We’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel... comparison starts to steal our joy.”

Q: YOUR FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON THE “MOST VULNERABLE.” WHERE DID THAT CALLING BEGIN? A: When I was 15, I met a boy in the Philippines who was treated as a throwaway because he was born with physical differences.

That moment changed me. I realized God was calling me to pursue a different kind of MVP, not “Most Valuable Player,” but “Most Vulnerable People.”

Q: FINALLY, WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? A: I have some weird coffee habits, which include protein powder, collagen, and cream all mixed together. I love golf dates with my wife. And every night, I bring snacks to bed to share with our dogs. It brings me more joy than it probably should.

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OUR MOST Enduring Asset WHY INVESTING IN TIME OUTDOORS MAY BE THE WISEST DECISION A GROWING COMMUNITY CAN MAKE.

When we talk about investment in Temecula, we often begin with what is visible — new construction, expanding business districts, rising property values, the steady rhythm of a city in motion. Growth is tangible. It signals confidence. It reflects belief in what lies ahead.

But the truest measure of a community’s strength is not found only in what it builds.

It is also found in what it chooses to protect.

Beneath our wide Southern California skies, beyond the momentum of daily schedules and development plans, open land offers a different perspective on value. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve — and the preserved spaces that surround our region — represent a different kind of investment strategy. One rooted not in acceleration, but in endurance.

Open space does not generate immediate revenue. It does not maximize square footage. It does not promise rapid return.

“Access to preserved land reduces stress, supports ecological resilience, and reinforces the stability that thriving communities depend on.”

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And yet, it may be our most enduring asset.

To preserve land is to practice discipline. It requires foresight — the willingness to look beyond the next five years and consider the next fifty. It demands restraint in moments when expansion feels easier. It reflects an understanding that growth without balance can compromise the very qualities that made a place desirable in the first place.

Temecula’s identity has always been intertwined with land — with ranching heritage, vineyard rows, and wide horizons that remind us where we are.

As our city continues to evolve, that connection becomes even more important. Open space offers more than recreation. It provides equilibrium.

In the language of finance, the strongest portfolios are diversified. They balance risk and stability, short-term gain and long-term security. A thriving city must do the same. Commercial development fuels opportunity. Housing supports families.

Infrastructure enables progress. But preserved land anchors us.

It strengthens public health. It supports ecological systems. It cultivates mental clarity in ways we are only beginning to quantify. It becomes the backdrop for childhood memories, community gatherings, and personal recalibration.

Time outdoors is not idle. It is restorative capital.

When we step onto a dirt trail beneath open sky, when we allow an afternoon to unfold without urgency, we are not withdrawing from productivity — we are replenishing it. Leaders think more clearly after time in nature. Families reconnect more easily without distraction. Individuals return to their work steadier, healthier, more focused.

The return may not appear on a spreadsheet, but it accumulates nonetheless.

In an era defined by speed and visibility, choosing to value open land is a statement of confidence. It says we are not merely chasing growth; we are shaping it. It affirms that prosperity is not measured solely by expansion, but by sustainability.

The Santa Rosa Plateau stands as a visible reminder of that philosophy — land intentionally preserved so that future generations may experience the same horizon we see today. Its presence is not accidental. It exists because someone believed that protecting it would matter.

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And it does.

As we dedicate this issue to investment, we find ourselves expanding the definition. Yes, we celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic growth. But we also honor the investments that strengthen health, encourage stewardship, and make room for time under open sky.

Because the most enduring assets are often the ones that cannot be sold.

They are held in trust.

They shape the character of a place long after trends shift and markets fluctuate. They ground us in perspective. They remind us that success is not only about what we accumulate, but about what we sustain.

In Temecula, our open land is more than scenery.

It is a declaration.

And in choosing to protect it — and to spend time within it — we continue to invest in a future defined not just by growth, but by wisdom.

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WHY THE STRONGEST RETURNS ARE THE ONES WE REINVEST LOCALLY

In every community, money moves.

It flows through storefronts and payroll, through real estate and expansion plans, through investments carefully structured for growth. We measure it. We track it. We celebrate when it multiplies.

But beneath that visible current lies another form of capital — less discussed, rarely quantified, yet equally essential to the long-term strength of our city.

It is the capital of care.

It flows through advocacy centers, classrooms, therapy rooms, barns, gallery walls, and nonprofit offices, where meaningful work happens every day, often beyond public view.

It does not announce itself with ribbon cuttings or market reports. Yet without it, growth becomes fragile.

When a survivor walks into SAFE Family Justice Center and finds safety, the investment extends far beyond immediate crisis support.

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THE INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY

Stability is restored. A family regains footing. That stability ripples outward — into schools, workplaces, neighborhoods. Safety is not sentimental; it is structural. And when it is strengthened, everything built around it stands firmer.

When a foster youth is paired with a Court Appointed Special Advocate through Voices for Children, consistency enters a life that may have known very little of it. That presence compounds — in confidence, in education, in long-term opportunity. The return may not be immediate, but it is exponential.

When artists exhibit at the Fallbrook Art Center, and community members gather to experience culture in shared space, we are reminded that creativity is not decorative — it is connective.

It deepens civic identity. It fosters dialogue. It strengthens the cultural fabric that gives a growing city depth beyond commerce.

Through Charity for Charity, local leadership turns generosity into sustained action. Funds are directed where they can do the most good. Critical services remain available. Community support continues to reach the neighborhoods where it began.

And at Green Acres Interactive Therapy, where equine-assisted programs support children and families navigating emotional and developmental challenges, healing takes form in unexpected ways. Surrounded by the rhythm of hoofbeats and the openness of the land, confidence is rebuilt. Trust is restored. The impact may begin with one child, but it reshapes an entire family system.

None of these investments exist in isolation.

They circulate.

A stabilized parent supports a thriving child.

A supported child grows into a capable adult.

A healed individual becomes a steady employee and engaged neighbor.

A culturally enriched community becomes more cohesive and resilient.

This is how social capital compounds.

In finance, idle capital underperforms. Resources must move to generate return. The same principle governs community health.

When success is contained, it stagnates. When it is reinvested — in safety, in youth, in healing, in culture — it multiplies.

Temecula’s growth story is often told through development and expansion, and rightly so. But growth that outpaces reinvestment creates imbalance. Prosperity without strong support systems becomes brittle.

The true strength of a city lies not only in what it builds, but in what it sustains.

Community investment is not charity. It is strategy with a longer horizon. It acknowledges that workforce stability depends on family stability, that economic vitality relies on education and well-being, and that innovation flourishes in environments where people feel secure and valued.

As we dedicate this issue to investment, we widen the definition. Capital is not only financial; it is relational and generational.

It lives in trust built slowly, in mentorship offered consistently, in services delivered with dignity.

When we invest in one another, the dividends are visible — in stronger families, safer neighborhoods, higher graduation rates, and deeper civic pride.

And those returns do not diminish over time.

They circulate.

Strengthening the whole.

Fortifying the foundation.

Ensuring that Temecula’s growth is not only impressive — but enduring.

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SIP, SWIRL, AND SAVOR YOUR WAY THROUGH YOUNTVILLE, THE CULINARY HEART OF NAPA

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Yountville, which is nestled into Napa County with vineyards in every direction, is a treasure trove of foodie greatness at every turn. Here is how to take a bite out of it all.

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RH YOUNTVILLE RESTAURANT The flashy, splashy RH Yountville is hard to miss as it takes up nearly a full block along Yountville’s ultra-walkable downtown. The Restoration Hardwareowned property is a wine, food, and shopping mecca comprised of five separate experiences—an indoor/ outdoor restaurant with a glass roof surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees and adorned with dramatic crystal chandeliers; a two-story wine-tasting space with its own share of crystal chandeliers and a sleek limestone bar; a limited-production wine center; an espresso bar; and a boutique design gallery grander in scale than even its ever-so-lavish sister property at the Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale.

Award-winning chef Brendan Sodikoff leads the kitchen, sourcing seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and using them as inspiration for both whimsical, shareable, and New American fare, as well as twists on comfort-food classics. His team allows vegetables to shine right along with proteins, making it the perfect place for all diets. There are at least 40 wines by the glass on the menu at any given time, many from neighboring wineries. The expertly trained staff has pairing suggestions—be they wine, craft beer, or craft cocktails—for each dish, offering recommendations based on guests’ palates and preferences over trends and their personal tastes.

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TASTING ROOM TREATS Yountville’s many wineries and vineyards toss out tradition—bellying up to a bar for a flight of wine with crackers to cleanse the palate or a basic meat and cheese board—in favor of interactive foodie fun when it comes to its tastings.

RH Yountville. Photo courtesy RH Yountville

Handwritten Wines, for example, offers a Breadand-Butter Experience. During the 90-minute seated event, guests can enjoy white truffle potato chips and Bouchon Bakery baguettes, along with multiple mouthwatering artisan butters. The butters are handmade to complement five of the winery’s most awarded varietals that are made on the Napa Valley hillside and most coveted vineyard blocks. HandWrittenWines.com

Priest Ranch, which is next door to Handwritten, boasts a Bacon and Wine Tasting. A must if you love meat and wine, the 90-minute experience marries four wines with its own bacon, each of which has been flavored with everything from honey to harissa to Italian herbs to bring out distinct notes in the wine. PriestRanchWines.com

Silver Trident Winery, across the two-lane street from Priest Ranch and Handwritten—so a one-minute walk— is home to what it calls the Potato Chip Extravaganza.

True to its name, those who book this crunch-tastic tasting are treated to five types of potato chips, each sourced from a small producer. Each chip comes with a glass of wine to accompany it. The combination will take your taste buds on a magical mystery tour of flavor. SilverTridentWinery.com

JCB Tasting Salon, approximately 300 feet from Silver Trident, is home to a Caviar and Sparkling Wine Pairing. This dive into the ultimate in decadence pairs four high-end sparkling wines with four distinct artisanal caviars. Prepare for bubbly effervescence and over-the-top indulgence. JCBcollection.com

Chandon is nearly a mile from the others, but well worth the three-minute drive. During its ambitious Epicurean Experience, chef Juan Cabrera highlights the beauty of bubbles by pairing his favorites with five precisely plated works of culinary art. Chandon.com

Baldacci Family Vineyards sits at the intersection of Yountville and Stag’s Leap, and its Perfect Pairings program is just that. The nibble-heavy experience explores the science of how wine and food amplify each other, and even offers suggestions of what to pair with your personal favorite bites and sips.

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ROMANTIC RESORT RESTAURANTS As one might imagine, all the accommodations in the region drip luxury, but Hotel Yountville, Bardessono Hotel and Spa, and North Block Hotel stand out, thanks in great part to their dining options.

Hotel Yountville, just steps from more than a dozen tasting rooms and boutiques and built using river rocks from the nearby Napa River, has elegance to spare—and that extends to Heritage Oak, its signature eatery. Guests in the know always arrive prior to their reservations for killer craft cocktails (and adult popsicles!) at the Y Bar before being seated for elevated comfort food infused with wine country sophistication. HotelYountville.com

Bardessono Hotel and Spa is approximately two blocks from Hotel Yountville. The striking, sprawling LEED Platinum Certified property, situated within its own vineyard, is committed to providing a lavish experience for guests and diners within a sustainable environment.

Its world-renowned Lucy Restaurant & Bar—named for the Bardessono family’s matriarch—serves up craveable farm-to-fork dishes with global flair, using ingredients from the hotel’s orchards, on-site certified organic farming garden, and similarly minded farms and purveyors across the region. Bonus: The dog-friendly restaurant also has a menu for pups. Bardessono.com

North Block Hotel, which is nearly next door to RH Yountville, features all things wood-fired and wonderful at its primarily al fresco Restaurant at North Block. Beyond the gorgeous grilled main dishes, North Block is a happy hour hot spot thanks to its daily Oyster Hour, where fresh oysters are just $1, as well as a local craft beer selection and seasonally changing menu of scrumptious sourdough pizzas. NorthBlockHotel.com

A selection of options at Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono Hotel and Spa

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CELEB CHEF SUPPER CLUB No gourmet guide to Yountville would be complete without some stargazing. Many of the world’s most celebrated celebrity chefs sharpen their knives and showcase their skills in Yountville.

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Bottega Napa Valley

French Laundry helped put the region on the map.

The prix fixe spot—named by Anthony Bourdain as the best restaurant in the world—is one of the only restaurants to hold three Michelin stars. Every dish tells a story, and every visit is unique. Founder Thomas Keller is a veteran of several Food Network shows, a staple of talk shows, and a guest judge on Top Chef.

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Mustards Grill, a casual, yet elegant spot, is known for American fare and is named to honor Napa’s yellow mustard flowers that provide vital nutrients to the vines. The restaurant is covered in them, save for the space carved out for its organic garden. Its founder is bestselling cookbook author and Top Chef: Masters contender Cynthia Pawlcyn. MustardsGrill.com

Bottega Napa Valley excels at bold Italian flavors in a dizzyingly delicious setting complete with dreamy stone fireplaces and glass chandeliers. Emmy® award-winning chef Michael Chiarello helms Bottega, always seeking to authentically connect guests with the flavors from his family’s roots in Southern Italy.

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Bistro Jeanty brings the French countryside to Yountville. The brainchild of Michelin star and James Beard Award-winner Philippe Jeanty, the bistro has been a Napa staple since 1998. Today, Philippe’s daughter Camille continues his legacy, creating each menu as an homage to her father’s favorite childhood food memories from his native France, and diners taste the love in every bite. BistroJeanty.com AP R I L 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / T E M E C UL A

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TIME IS CURRENCY ARTICLE BY DESIREE ALLEN

Unlike money, time cannot be replenished. It cannot be recovered once spent. It compounds only through intentional use, and it depreciates quietly when squandered.

In a city as dynamic as Temecula, where growth feels visible and momentum constant, time becomes our most valuable form of currency. It fuels businesses. It shapes families. It determines whether ambition translates into legacy.

The question is not whether we are investing.

It is where.

Time spent building a business may yield financial security.

Time spent mentoring a child may yield generational impact.

Time spent tending to health may yield longevity.

Time spent distracted may yield nothing at all.

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The discipline of investment is not simply about resources; it is about allocation. Sophisticated investors understand that capital must be directed with clarity. The same principle applies to our hours.

When we say yes to one commitment, we are implicitly saying no to another. Every calendar entry is a transaction. Every evening spent scrolling instead of connecting is a withdrawal from relational equity. Every neglected morning routine is a missed opportunity to invest in strength and stability.

Time compounds in subtle ways.

Ten minutes a day reading becomes expertise over years.

Consistent exercise becomes resilience in later decades.

Regular presence at a child’s event becomes trust that endures.

Strategic thinking time becomes leadership clarity.

None of these returns are immediate. That is precisely why they are powerful.

In financial markets, short-term volatility often distracts from long-term strategy. In life, urgency can distract from importance. The most meaningful investments are rarely urgent — but they are essential.

Temecula’s growth reminds us that momentum is valuable. But endurance is invaluable.

If time is currency, then attention is its amplifier.

Where we place our focus determines the quality of the return. Divided attention dilutes impact.

Intentional presence multiplies it.

This is not a call to productivity for productivity’s sake. It is a call to stewardship.

Because unlike financial capital, time does not regenerate through strategy alone. It demands prioritization. It demands boundaries. It demands the humility to recognize that not every opportunity deserves allocation.

The most sophisticated investors are selective.

So must we be.

As we consider investment this month — in land, in business, in community — we are also invited to examine our personal ledger. Where are we overextended?

Where are we underinvested? What relationships, skills, or disciplines deserve a greater share of our hours?

We cannot control market cycles. We cannot prevent volatility. But we can determine how we spend today.

And over years, that allocation becomes identity.

Time invested in health becomes vitality.

Time invested in learning becomes wisdom.

Time invested in others becomes legacy.

The return may not be immediate, but it is inevitable.

In the end, wealth is not only what we accumulate — it is what we sustain.

And the most powerful portfolio we manage is measured not in dollars, but in days.

“Time compounds quietly; where we invest our hours today determines the strength, clarity, and legacy we carry into tomorrow.”

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“Every calendar entry is a transaction — and over years, the way we spend our time becomes the life we build.”

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APRIL 2026

events A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LO C A L E V E N T S

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Golden Hour Pilates on the Vineyard Patio Akash Winery & Vineyards 39730 Calle Contento | 5:30 PM Unwind and reset at Golden Hour Pilates on the vineyard patio at Akash Winery & Vineyards on April 3, 2026, from 5:30– 6:30 PM. Set against sweeping vineyard views and warm evening light, this guided session blends mindful movement with wine-country ambiance. It’s an invitation to strengthen, stretch, and slow down as the sun sets over Temecula.

APR IL 5TH

Easter Brunch at Ponte Winery Ponte Family Estate Winery 35053 Rancho California Rd. | 11:00 AM Celebrate Easter in wine country at Ponte Winery with a festive brunch designed for gathering. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu, live music, and plenty of sparkle with bubbles and bottomless mimosas. Set against the scenic vineyard backdrop, it’s a relaxed yet refined way to toast the holiday with family and friends.For reservations and menu details, call 951-694-9444.

APR IL 10 TH - 27TH

Circus Vargas Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road Step right up as Circus Vargas brings its high-energy, big-top experience to Promenade Temecula. Featuring daring acrobatics, aerial performances, and dynamic live entertainment, this modern circus production delivers excitement for all ages. Gather the family and experience an unforgettable show filled with spectacle, artistry, and classic circus magic — right here in Temecula. Visit tickets.circusvargas.com

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ONE NIGHT. THREE EXPERIENCES.

Enjoy three distinct destinations that come together to create one seamless night out. Arrive for dinner at Archive, Temecula’s newest elevated dining experience serving steak, and seafood. Hide away for cocktails and conversation at Thompson & Twain speakeasy, then follow the music to Crush & Brew and dance the night away - all connected, all without ever moving your car.

28544 Old Town Front St, Temecula CA 92590

Archive: 951-216-7311 Crush & Brew: 951-693-4567