| − | '''Temecula''' in Temecula Valley, is known for being one of the jewels in California's crown. It is located in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Temecula is approximately 75 miles southeast of [[Los Angeles]]. Temecula is approximately 54 miles north of [[San Diego]] and Temecula is 39 miles, with a road distance of 63 miles from [[Orange County|Orange County, California]] due to the Santa Ana Mountains being in between. The population has drastically increased in size over the last twenty years with the population being primarily made up of Caucasians, moreover, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula has been ranked as one of the safest cities in America several times. Temecula is the Southern California leader in wine production with the Temecula Valley Wine Country providing more than 40 wineries. It also provides tourism for the several mile strips of Old Town Temecula, the Temecula Valley Polo Club, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, championship golf courses and hiking in the [[Agua Tibia Wilderness]]. The Temecula motto is "Old Traditions, New Opportunities". Temecula was incorporated in December. 1, 1989 as a General Law City. The elevation of the city varies over the terrain, however on average in the valley it is primarily 1000 feet above sea level below the foothills of the Agua Tibia Wilderness. | + | '''Temecula''' in Temecula Valley, is known for being one of the jewels in California's crown. It is located in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Temecula is approximately 75 miles southeast of [[Los Angeles]]. Temecula is approximately 54 miles north of [[San Diego]] and Temecula is 39 miles, with a road distance of 63 miles from [[Orange County, California]] due to the Santa Ana Mountains being in between. The population has drastically increased in size over the last twenty years with the population being primarily made up of Caucasians, moreover, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula has been ranked as one of the safest cities in America several times. Temecula is the Southern California leader in wine production with the Temecula Valley Wine Country providing more than 40 wineries. It also provides tourism for the several mile strips of Old Town Temecula, the Temecula Valley Polo Club, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, championship golf courses and hiking in the [[Agua Tibia Wilderness]]. The Temecula motto is "Old Traditions, New Opportunities". Temecula was incorporated in December. 1, 1989 as a General Law City. The elevation of the city varies over the terrain, however on average in the valley it is primarily 1000 feet above sea level below the foothills of the Agua Tibia Wilderness. |