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Temecula Valley Fact Sheet

Old Town TemeculaVisit Temecula Valley (formerly the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau)

28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A,
Temecula, California 92590
Telephone: 888/363-2852 or 951/491-6085
Website: VisitTemeculaValley.com

Kimberly Adams, President and CEO, Kimberly@ VisitTemeculaValley.com
Annette Brown, Marketing PR Manager, Annette@ VisitTemeculaValley.com

Fact Sheet for Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

*Information is believed to be current as of March 2014.

LOCATION

Welcoming more than 2 million visitors each year, casual, picturesque, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is  a year-round getaway and vacation destination situated within southwest Riverside County. Temecula Valley is conveniently located 60 minutes from San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs; 90 minutes from Los Angeles and Hollywood. Each visit to this genuinely inviting, boutique destination promises a wide variety of things to experience, enhanced by the sunny, relaxed spirit synonymous with Southern California.

GPS

Latitude:                  33.50 degrees N

Longitude:             117.12 degrees W

DESTINATIONS

Located within minutes of each other are three compelling destinations to build a full, robust Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country getaway or vacation around. Downtown Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, and Pechanga Resort & Casino each have unique, premium varietal character that invites exploration. All are sincerely committed to the local lifestyle of celebrating the richness of the valley with others.

Downtown Old Town Temecula

With a backdrop of untouched hillsides that bloom with lilac in spring, vibrant Downtown Old Town Temecula is Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s popular, arts-entertainment-shopping-and-dining district. The pedestrian-friendly, historic, 12-block neighborhood melds genuine respect and appreciation for the Old Town Temecula legacy with casual, contemporary, Downtown Temecula style and enthusiasm. Visitors enjoy Downtown Old Town Temecula for its festive special events; relaxed restaurants and upscale bistros; art and entertainment; welcoming wine-tasting rooms; and a collection of unique, specialty stores and boutiques.

Old Town Temecula continually improves and re-imagines itself in new, contemporary ways. Most authentic is the independent spirit that endures and thrives here. Like the historical Old Town facades, recent Old Town structures reflect different architectural styles. This almost eclectic variety of styles is one of the catalysts for Old Town bistros’ and specialty stores’ individual expression and creativity.

The burgeoning Old Town Temecula culinary scene includes a variety of independently owned eateries with delicious, one-of-a-kind menus; and the Old Town Temecula Tasting Trail with its artisanal food emporiums and wine tasting rooms. Local, artisan food shops like Temecula Olive Oil Company garner an exceptional following for their sustainable practices and quality products. Old Town’s wine tasting rooms are popular for swirling, sniffing, and sipping some of the many award-winning, premium varietal and proprietary blended wines of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is a beautiful wine region of rolling hills with high mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. More than 40 wineries thrive in the significant and diverse Temecula Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area), considered to be the major AVA in Southern California.. The Temecula Valley wine region continues to gain recognition for its award-winning, premium varietal and proprietary blended wines, and talented winemakers; and is home to three-time, award-winning California State Winery of the Year, South Coast Winery. Perhaps because of the sunny, relaxed spirit synonymous with Southern California, Temecula Valley Wine Country is one of California’s most engaging and approachable wine regions.

Visitors from throughout California and beyond are attracted to Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country by its natural gifts of climate and geography. Many return to enjoy the region’s welcoming wineries; learning experiences and wine education programs; concerts and signature wine-and-live-music events; outdoor activities; vintage relaxation for body, mind, and soul at The GrapeSeed Spa; and dining in excellent winery restaurants amidst the vineyards. Less-busy weekdays provide potential opportunities to converse with talented winemakers and gracious and friendly, winemaking family members.

The region’s premiere event is the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. The celebration launches the Summerfest season with glorious, dawn balloon ascensions; dramatic evening hot air balloon glows; tasting of award-winning Temecula Valley wines; wine and food pairings; and top-name bands and musicians in concert.

Pechanga Resort & Casino

The Pechanga Casino provides the largest and most expansive resort-casino experience anywhere in California and is one of the largest resort-casinos in the United States. The resort has been rated a AAA Four Diamond property consecutively, every year since opening in 2002. Guests appreciate Pechanga’s amenities, impeccable service, and commitment to quality. The 517-room luxury resort recently opened its newly renovated, multimillion dollar hotel lobby and new restaurants bringing the total resort dining establishment up to 11.

Visitors seeking the ultimate in entertainment and luxury, head to the upscale and relaxed resort as do visitors who appreciate casino gaming excitement 24/7. Those who enjoy high stakes wagering are at home in the luxurious, High Limit Gaming Area. Poker enthusiasts converge in the state-of-the-art, 54-table, smoke-free, Poker Room, while others head for the 130+ table games, and 3,000+ Vegas-style slots. The spectacular, Arthur-Hills designed Journey at Pechanga golf course garners highly desirable accolades from top golf publications and is recognized as one of the finest golf courses in California. Pechanga Resort & Casino is also recognized as one of Southern California’s premier live venues for concerts and entertainment; and multiple mega-New Year’s Eve celebrations that rival those of Las Vegas. An estimated 75,000 people descend upon Pechanga Resort & Casino for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Pechanga’s elite venues host superstar entertainment including A-list performers in the popular, 1,200-seat, Pechanga Theater; stand-up comedians in the intimate, 270-seat Comedy Club at Pechanga; and nightly live music and dancing in the Casino Cabaret. Fine dining options include the AAA Four Diamond-awarded Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano’s Italian, and the new Umi Sushi and Oyster Bar.

GEOGRAPHY

Just over the Coastal Mountain Range to the west of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, a distance of just 22 miles, is the Pacific Ocean. At the valley’s southwest corner are the hallmark Rainbow Gap and the Santa Margarita Gap, a dramatic canyon formed by the Santa Margarita River. The San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa Mountains border the Valley on the east. To the southeast is Palomar Mountain.

Temecula Valley spans a 32-square mile area. Elevations range from approximately 1,175 to 2,600 feet. The region is distinguished by natural, rolling hills with a big, open sky overhead. In winter, the snow-capped peaks of Mount San Jacinto and Palomar Mountain, as well as Mount San Bernardino and Mount San Gorgonio to the north, semi-circle the valley’s panoramic vistas.

CLIMATE AND AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country enjoys welcoming weather year-round, often characterized as a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers, and cool winters with relatively low rainfall. As significant is the valley’s general, weather pattern of morning mist, warm midday sun, cooling afternoon ocean breezes and cooler nights. This tempo of nature lends a pleasing, natural rhythm to any schedule for the day.

The dynamics of onshore-flow bring cool, gentle winds from the coast to Temecula Valley almost daily. The same dynamics also pull cool, moist, ocean air into the valley, most often in summer. These conditions combined tend to help keep summer daytime temperatures lower and air quality better than that of surrounding Southern California areas.

Average Temperatures

Season                                                   Average Daytime High        Average Nighttime Low

  • Spring 74o F / 23o C                          49o F / 9o C

March, April, May

  • Summer 88o F / 31o C                          60o F / 16o C

June, July, August

  • Autumn 82o F / 28o C                          52o F / 11o C

September, October, November

  • Winter 68o F / 20o C                        41o F / 5o C

December, January, February

Annual rainfall in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country averages 14 inches/356 millimeters.

HISTORY

Temecula is a name derived from the area’s largest Native American ancestral village; it has come to mean “land where the sun shines through the mist.” The first travelers to Temecula were Spanish explorers and Franciscan missionaries (1700s and early 1800s), followed by travelers who arrived via the southern Emigrant Trail (beginning in the 1820s), then by Butterfield Stage (1858) followed by the railroads (1882). The first, paved, two-lane road (ancestor of Highway 395) was built through Temecula Valley in 1915.

From the 1800s until the 1960s, cattle were the backbone of the Temecula Valley economy and Temecula’s Old West lifestyle flourished. The mid-1960s saw the purchase of more than 87,500 acres of ranch land, and the launch of a semi-urban, pastoral, master-planned community to be known as Rancho California.

In the late 1960s and the 1970s, the first of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country pioneers purchased acreage and planted their vineyards. In 1974, the founding of Callaway Winery marked the beginning of winemaking in Temecula Valley. As reported in The Wine Spectator in 1989 in an article entitled Discovering Wine Country Two Hours From L.A: “Clean air and vineyard views, new restaurants and a good bed and breakfast make the Temecula wine region a fine weekend destination.”

VITICULTURE

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is a beautiful wine region of rolling hills with high mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. The 33,000-acre Temecula Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is part of the larger, 115,200-acre South Coast AVA, the largest AVA in Southern California. Within the Temecula Valley AVA, 5,185 acres are protected in an agricultural preserve known as the Citrus/Vineyard (CV) zone. Within the CV zone, there are currently, approximately 1,500 planted vineyard acres.

The region’s vineyard plantings grow at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,500 feet above sea level. Soils are granitic, a light sandy loam, that is excellent for growing high-quality grapes. Grapevines thrive in these well-drained soils that also contribute to clean, pure, varietal wine flavors. The valley’s unique microclimate makes for a general pattern of morning mist, warm midday sun, cooling afternoon breezes, and cooler nights. These weather factors combined with the perfect balance of geography and well-drained soils create an ideal environment for growing high quality wine grapes.

More than 40 wineries comprise Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. The significant and diverse, wine region continues to gain recognition for its award-winning, premium varietal and proprietary blended wines, and talented winemakers. A growing collection of thousands of awards from major wine competitions,attests to the quality of Temecula Valley vintages.

VISITOR HIGHLIGHTS AND AMENITIES

As diverse as Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s destinations is the rich variety of activities encouraging visitors to stay. Each season brings new possibilities and each visit promises a rich new experience.

Seasonal Fests and Signature Events

  • Springfest (March, April, May)
  1. WOW: World of Wine Weekend in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  2. Temecula Rod Run in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  3. Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  4. Old Town Temecula Western Days & Chili Cookoff in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  • Summerfest (June, July, August)
  1. Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  2. Summer Concerts and Wine-and-Live-Music Events in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  3. Old Town Temecula Art Festival with Street Painting & Plein Air Festivals
  4. Old Town Temecula 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  5. Pechanga Pow Wow at Pechanga Resort & Casino
  6. Hot Summer Nights in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  • Autumnfest (September, October, November)
  1. California Wine Month in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  2. CRUSH Wine & Culinary Showcase in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  3. Temecula Valley International Film Festival
  4. Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  5. Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting in Temecula Valley Wine Country
  • Winterfest Holidays (December)
  1. Snow Bell Rockin’ Nights in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  2. Santa’s Electric Light Parade in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  3. Temecula on Ice: Outdoor Skating Rink at Town Square in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  4. Holiday Theatrical Productions  at Old Town Temecula Community Theater
  5. Great Temecula Grape Drop and New Year’s Eve Celebration in Downtown Old Town Temecula
  6. New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Pechanga Resort & Casino
  • Winterfest January-February
  1. California Restaurant Month in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country
  2. Wine Country Romance in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

Also in Downtown Old Town Temecula:

  1.  Old Town Temecula California-Certified Farmers Market every Saturday morning
  2.  For a complete, daily Temecula Valley Events Calendar, please see VisitTemecula.org.

Outdoor Recreation and Adventures

  • Hot Air Balloon Flights over Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.
  • Golfing on six impressive, extended-stay and vacation-worthy courses.
  • Horseback riding through vineyards in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.
  • Strolling the Class 1 walking trails adjacent Old Town Front Street and Jefferson Avenue.
  • Hiking at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.

Natural Treasures

  • The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve protects some of California’s rarest landscapes like Englemann oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, bunchgrass prairie, and vernal pools. Small songbirds winter in the ancient Engelmann oak woodlands. In spring, the rare, bunchgrass prairie hosts native wildflowers.
  • One of the last free-flowing rivers in Southern California, the Santa Margarita River is widely recognized as an irreplaceable, scenic, ecological treasure. The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve is located on the upper river. Sycamore, cottonwood, and willow forests are part of a 30-mile, protected, riparian corridor.
  • Locally unearthed mastodon and mammoth Ice Age fossils are the hallmarks of the Western Science Center’s collection that also exhibits the fossils of a giant ground sloth, birds, and lizards.

LODGING

More days equal more fun and Temecula Valley hotels and resorts’ Sunday-through-Thursday, better-than-weekend, nightly room rates are very appealing. Visitors savor less-busy weekdays by enjoying Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country outdoor adventures, seasonal restaurant menus and artisan foods, and wineries’ and wine tasting rooms’ new releases. Midweek also provides potential opportunities to converse with talented winemakers, gracious winemaking family members, and passionate chefs, artisans, and merchants.

Arriving at any of the 16 inviting hotels, motels, and resorts conveniently just off the I-15 freeway, puts visitors minutes – even steps – from the most popular destinations. With guest rooms for every budget, visitors enjoy accommodations ranging from luxurious, AAA Four Diamond hospitality to clean, comfortable, friendly, and economical. The variety truly provides lodging for each get-away and every occasion.

DINING

Throughout Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, talented chefs and restaurateurs abound. The array of dining opportunities ranges from contemporary, white tablecloth to open-air, casual. In Downtown Old Town Temecula, 19 excellent, independent restaurants, bistros, and coffee houses serve fresh, creative cuisine; classic and authentic-ethnic fare; and robust java. In Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, the pleasures of food and wine are enjoyed overlooking rolling hills and vineyards. Twelve friendly and gracious, winery restaurants expertly pair premium, award-winning wines with uniquely inspired menus featuring seasonal foods. Pechanga Resort & Casino hosts 11 outstanding places to dine, including three fine dining restaurants.

SHOPPING

Passionate and enthusiastic shoppers know that shopping in casual, picturesque, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is always fun and familiar, and surprising and new. From the distinctive, trendy stores and upscale specialty boutiques at Promenade Temecula to the lively and unique Downtown Old Town Temecula shopping experience; from the intriguing winery gift shops of Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country and festive Saturday morning California Certified Farmers’ Market, to the merchandise of popular and widely recognized, national and regional retail stores.

GETTING HERE AND AROUND

Highways

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is located just off Interstate 15 (I-15) at Rancho California Road.

  • From Los Angeles, Interstate 10 or Highway 60 (I-10 or CA-60) east to I-15 south, about 1½
  • From San Diego, I-15 north, about 1 hour.
  • From Orange County, Highway 55 (CA-55) north to Highway 91 (CA-91) east to I-15 south, about 1 hour.
  • From Palm Springs, I-10 east to I-215 south to I-15 south, about 1 hour.
  • From Palm Desert, Highway 111 (CA-111) north to Highway 74 (CA-74) to Highway 79 (CA-79), about 1 hour.

Airports

Primary airports served by commercial, domestic and international carriers include:

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about a 1 1/2-hour drive.
  • LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), about a 45-minute drive.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN), about a 1-hour drive.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County, about a 1-hour drive.
  • Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), about a 1-hour drive.

Shuttles, Tours, and Transportation

A variety of transportation companies offer transport services for groups and individual travelers, to, from, and in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. One of the most popular, carefree ways to experience Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is on a wine tasting tour via mini-coach, shuttle, limousine, trolley, or horse-drawn carriage.

VISITOR INFORMATION

  • Visit Temecula Valley (formerly the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau)
  • Official website: VisitTemeculaValley.com

Available online:

  • Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Visitor’s Guide
  • Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Meeting & Event Planning Guide
  • Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Event Calendar
  • Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country Map
  • Temecula Valley Visitors Center

Old Town Temecula
Third Street and Mercedes
28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590

Adjacent the Old Town Temecula Parking Garage (parking is free)

Telephone: 951/491-6085

JOIN US AND FOLLOW US

  • “Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country” on Facebook
  • @Visit_Temecula on Twitter

 

CONTACT US

Visit Temecula Valley (formerly the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau)

28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92590

Telephone: 888/363-2852; 951/491-6085

Information is believed accurate but may be subject to change.

For a complete, daily Temecula Valley Events Calendar, please see VisitTemeculaValley.com.

 ABOUT THE TEMECULA VALLEY AND VISIT TEMECULA VALLEY

Welcoming more than 2 million visitors each year, the casual, picturesque Temecula Valley is a year-round getaway and vacation destination located 60 minutes from San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs; 90 minutes from Los Angeles and Hollywood.

With natural gifts of climate and geography, bolstered by Pu’eska Mountain, the Rainbow Gap, and Santa Margarita Gap, Temecula Valley is widely recognized for its scenic vineyards, award-winning wines, and gracious and friendly wineries as Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. The popular boutique destination includes the Temecula Valley A.V.A. (American Viticulture Area) as well as Downtown Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and the Temecula Wine Country Golf Trail, and is home to three-time award-winning California Golden State Winery of the Year, South Coast Winery.

Visit Temecula Valley (formerly the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau), the region’s official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors is online including a complete daily Event Calendar at VisitTemeculaValley.com; “Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country” on Facebook; and @Visit_Temecula on Twitter. Visit Temecula Valley also welcomes ad agencies, location scouts, writers, and directors online at FilmTemecula.com. The Temecula Valley Visitors Center is located in Downtown Old Town Temecula (Third Street and Mercedes) adjacent the Old Town Temecula Parking Garage. For visitor information and assistance, please call 888/363-2852 or 951/491-6085.

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Riverside County Calendar of Events – December 2019

Magic on Main   Nov. 29-Dec. 15
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be live music, holiday crafts, holiday activities and gift wrapping stations. It is free for all ages, donations gratefully accepted for Michelles Place Cancer Resource Center. 
Time/Place: 42051 Main Street, Temecula  
Contact: https://temeculaca.gov

Festival of Lights   Nov. 29-Dec. 31
Trackless Train, the Century Wheel, Colorful Carousel and additional returning Favorites Magical Moments with Santa Claus, Horse-Drawn Carriages, Seasonal Music & Entertainment, the Artisans Collective and tasty food vendors. 
Time/Place: Downtown Riverside  
Contact:  951-826-5663 / www.riversideca.gov/fol

Temecula 30th Anniversary Community Celebration   Dec. 1
The anniversary event will include live music from Kodi Lee & The Midnight Satellites, fun giveaways and activities for kids. 
Time/Place: 2-6pm / Town Square Park  
Contact:  https://temeculaca.gov

Corona Holiday Lighting Celebration   Dec. 1
There will be real SNOW and pictures with Santa. Food and refreshments will be available. Bring cheer to children who are not as fortunate and donate a new toy to Spark of Love! 
Time/Place: 3-7pm / Historic Civic Center  
Contact: www.coronaca.gov

Christmas Tree Lighting at the Pond   Dec. 2 
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, enjoy a tasty treat, a visit from Santa Claus and a performance by Resonate! Vocal Group. 
Time/Place: 7-8:30pm / Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial 
Contact:  951-694-6480 / https://temeculaca.gov

Christmas Tree Festival   Dec. 4
Fundraiser that benefits Carols Kitchen, H.E.L.P., Inc., and Table of Plenty. Opportunity drawings for professionally decorated Christmas tree and the gifts underneath at the tea on Saturday. 
Time/Place: 6-9pm / St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Beaumont  
Contact:  951-845-1358 / www.ststephensbeaumont.com

Perris Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony   Dec. 6
Youth can enjoy a petting zoo and a ride on a Christmas train. Complimentary refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event. Food will also be available for purchase. Photos with Santa with a festive frame will be available for purchase for $3. 
Time/Place: 6-8:30pm / City Hall Campus  
Contact: www.cityofperris.org

Beaumont WinterFest & Snow Hill   Dec. 6-7
Lots of family fun, Snow Hill $3, Hayrides $1, Arts and Crafts, and Mr. & Mrs. Santa and holiday boutique. 
Time/Place: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 2-8pm / Cherry Valley Grange Community Center 
Contact: 951-845-9555 / www.bcvparks.com

Remembrance and Memorial Service   Dec. 7
It will honor Pearl Harbor Survivors, World War II Veterans, those lost at Pearl Harbor and World War II, and all veterans. Open to the public and all veterans, the service will start promptly at 10AM. 
Time/Place: 10am / Riverside National Cemetery  
Contact: www.rivreg.org

Menifee Christmas Tree Lighting   Dec. 7
Kids Zone – Community Performances – Photos with Santa – Official Tree Lighting – Holiday Bazaar – Push cart parade. 
Time/Place: 4-8pm / Mt. San Jacinto Menifee Valley Campus 
Contact: 951-723-3880 / www.cityofmenifee.us

Seniors 50+ Holiday Lights Tour   Dec. 7
Seniors 50+ are invited to tour through Candy Lane and other decorative neighborhoods radiating the holiday spirit. Admission is free and includes complimentary refreshments! 
Time/Place: 5-7pm / Corona Senior Center  
Contact: www.coronaca.gov

Eastvale Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting   Dec. 7
There will be snow, pictures with Santa, holiday performances, a holiday craft boutique, food vendors, and more! So, wear your ugliest Christmas sweaters, and invite the whole family! 
Time/Place: 3-9pm / Eastvale Community Center  
Contact: www.jcsd.us

Christmas Spark of Love Toy Drive   Dec. 7
Meet Santa, cookie decorating, donuts and hot cocoa. 
Time/Place: 10am-1pm / 29121 Overland Drive, Temecula 
Contact: https://viccarrillo.firstteam.com

Arthritis Foundations Jingle Bell Run   Dec. 7
Its where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. HUGE Free Festival Zone which includes: Holiday themed games, Real SNOW, Costume contest, Pictures with Santa, Local vendors. 
Time/Place: 6:30am / Santana Regional Park, Corona 
Contact: 949-245-7593 / https://events.arthritis.org

Moreno Valley Snow Day   Dec. 7
Features entertainment and food vendors for children ages 12 and under. Wristband fees are $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Wristband purchase includes 45 minutes of snow play and unlimited fun zone activities. 
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Conference & Recreation Center  
Contact: www.moval.org

Veterans Xmas Party   Dec. 7
Veterans & Spouses – Children or Grandchildren. Veterans I.D. required. Free Christmas Dinner. Free toys for the children. Serving times 12pm & 4pm. Tickets are required and available at 124 N. Ramona Street, Hemet. 
Time/Place: 12-5pm / American Legion Hall Post 53, Hemet
Contact: https://www.alpost53.com

Riverside Winter Wonderland   Dec. 7
60+ tons of snow, craft vendors, free activities, photos with Santa, face painting, live entertainment, snow, bounce houses, and food vendors. Breakfast with Santa from 8-10am. 
Time/Place: 9am-4pm / Arlington Heights Sports Park    
Contact: www.rivreg.org

Moreno Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony   Dec. 7
Featuring holiday performances, light refreshments, photos with Saint Nick, and lighting of the 30-foot holiday tree. 
Time/Place: 5:45pm / Conference & Recreation Center  
Contact: www.moval.org

Lake Elsinore Winterfest   Dec. 7
Sled runs, crafts, live entertainment, jumpers and visits with Santa. Our Old Fashioned Christmas parade will kick off the event at 3pm traveling from the corner of Library & Main to Heald & Main. Tree lighting at 6pm at Gediman Square. 
Time/Place: 3-7pm / Downtown Main Street  
Contact: www.lake-elsinore.org

Lights on the Lake Holiday Boat Parade   Dec. 14
There will be a DJ, food and beverages, coloring contests for the kids, and Santa Claus will take time out of his busy schedule to visit the lake and take requests! 
Time/Place: 5pm / Lake Perris State Recreation Area 
951-940-5647 / www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=651

Second Saturday Cultural Event: Christmas Around The World   Dec. 14
Explore Christmas traditions throughout the world. Will include complimentary food, music, activities, and art. 
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / Temecula Valley Museum 
Contact: 951-694-6450 / www.temeculavalleymuseum.org

Beaumont Holiday Craft Extravaganza   Dec. 14
Find the perfect holiday gift at our craft/vendor extravaganza. 
Time/Place: 4-8pm / City Hall  
Contact: www.beaumontca.gov

Homes for Our Troops Volunteer Day   Dec. 14
Join Homes For Our Troops and the community as we install the landscaping plan for this Veterans home! We will spend the day laying sod, planting flowers and bushes, and sprucing up the yard. Bring small gardening tools, shovels, rakes, and gloves. Lunch will be provided. 
Time/Place: 9:30am-12pm / 32698 Mira Street, Menifee 
Contact: www.hfotusa.org/gomez

Riverside Breakfast with Santa   Dec. 14
Features breakfast, picture with Santa, arts and crafts and performances/entertainment. 
Time/Place: 9am-12pm / Reid Park, Riverside  
Contact: www.rivreg.org

Wildomar Breakfast with Santa   Dec. 14
Time/Place: 8-11am / Fire Station 61: 32627 Gruwell Street 
Contact: 951-677-7751 x210 / www.cityofwildomar.org

Harvard Street Holiday   Dec. 14
Live entertainment performed by local schools and community groups. A Wine & Beer Garden. A large vendor area with lots of local and regional vendors. Visits with Santa and his elves. A petting zoo with a Nativity theme. A kid zone filled with free games & activities. 
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Historic Downtown District, Hemet 
Contact: 951-219-2983 / www.hemetsanjacintochamber.com

Norco Breakfast with Santa, Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights   Dec. 14
Breakfast with Santa from 8-11am. The Christmas Festival features all-day activities from 8am-9pm. Selfies with Santa, Santas Workshop, Ugly Sweater Contest, holiday train rides, petting zoo and pony rides, entertainment, food and craft vendors! The Parade of Lights begins at 5pm on Sixth Street.  
Time/Place: George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center  
Contact: www.norco.ca.us

Perris Christmas Parade   Dec. 14
Enjoy school bands, equestrian units, floats, classic cars, youth and dance groups, military entries and much more. Trophies will be awarded immediately following the parade at the Bob Glass Gymnasium. 
Time/Place: 10am-1pm / Downtown D Street  
Contact: www.cityofperris.org

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa   Dec. 14
Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa, hot cocoa, decorate cookies, and enjoy making a fun holiday craft. 
Time/Place: 6:30-8pm / Fire Station 97, Lake Elsinore 
Contact: 951-245-0442 / www.lake-elsinore.org

Beaumont Holiday Light Parade   Dec. 14
After the parade, visit Santa and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while listening to the Mountain View Middle School Choir and Beaumont Elementary Honor Band. Find the perfect gift at our craft/vendor extravaganza from 4-8pm. 
Time/Place: 6pm / Beaumont Civic Center  
Contact: www.beaumontca.gov

Calimesa Christmas Light Parade   Dec. 14
Get Your Lights on Calimesa 
Time/Place: 5-7pm / Calimesa Boulevard  
Contact: www.calimesachamber.com

Wreaths Across America   Dec. 14
Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery & Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum have partnered up to raise enough funds to place wreaths on the graves of our Veterans for the Annual Wreaths Across America Event. 
Time/Place: 9am / Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery, Riverside 
Contact: 951-522-6462 / www.evergreen-cemetery.info

Par For A Cure Charity Golf Tournament   Dec. 16
Funds raised by this event will be used in support of the American Cancer Societys mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.  
Time/Place: 8am / Canyon Crest Country Club 
Contact: 951-300-1231 / https://golf.acsevents.org/parforacureca

Santa Dash   Dec. 21
This 5K Run/Walk & Doggie Dash is free for all and fun for the whole family. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition, the ideas are limitless! 
Time/Place: 7:30-9am / Levee at Diamond Stadium, Lake Elsinore 
Contact: 951-245-0442 / www.lake-elsinore.org

Perris Breakfast with Santa   Dec. 21
Bring a camera or have us take a photo in a frame for $3.

Time/Place: 9-11am / Bob Glass Gym  
Contact: www.cityofperris.org

Historic Murrieta Hot Springs 5k Race   Dec. 21
Runners will pass natural hot springs, a lake, palm trees, flowers, and mosaic tiled paths as they race through our beautiful and historic 46 acre property. A Kids Fun Run 1k will happen at 10:30am. 
Time/Place: 8:30am / Calvary Chapel Bible College  
Contact: www.murrieta5k.com

Kids & Cops Holiday Magic Event   Dec. 21
This free, festive event provides gifts, crafts, and game activities to underprivileged children from our community. 
Time/Place: 9am-1pm / Victoria Park: 2755 Wardlow Rd., Corona  
Contact: www.coronaca.gov/police

Chanukah Festival   Dec. 23
Grand Menorah Lighting, Traditional Food, Live Music, Fun Activities for the Whole Family. Free Admission! 
Time/Place: 6pm / Riverside Historic Courthouse 
Contact: 951-222-2005 / www.chanukahfestival.org

New Years Eve Grape Drop   Dec. 31
Celebrate 2020 twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. The New Years Eve Grape Drop will include live music, food vendors, and kids activities. 
Time/Place: 6pm-12:30am / Temecula Civic Center
Contact: 951-694-6480 / https://temeculaca.gov

Do You Know How Much Your Home Has Increased in Value?

Last year we saw headlines about a possible housing market bubble, and many wondered if Americans still felt confident about the value of their homes. Recently, the 2018 Houzz & Home Study revealed:

“Homeowners with mortgages have seen their home equity more than double since 2011, increasing to a record-setting $8.3 trillion in 2017.”

The average homeowner gained $16,200 in home equity between Q2 2017 and Q2 2018 according to the latest release of CoreLogic’s Home Equity Report.

Since 2011 home values have increased significantly throughout the country, with prices rising by 5.1% in 2018 alone. When surveyed, homeowners revealed the top four reasons why they felt their homes had increased in value.

  1. Desirable Location
  2. Improved National Economy
  3. Improved Local Economy
  4. Low Home Inventory in My Area

As we can see, not only does the data show that the homes have appreciated, but homeowners also believe they know why. Many have taken advantage of the opportunity to use their newly found equity to sell their current house and move up to their dream home!

2019 will be a good year for the homeowners that still want to take advantage of their home equity! CoreLogic forecasts that home prices will increase by 4.8% by the end of the year.

Bottom Line

If you are a homeowner who would like to find out your current home value, let’s get together to discuss the hidden opportunities in your home!



See Below if you are thinking about Buying, Selling, or Investing in real estate.

Selling a home

Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

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One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

The largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which has eaten into the amount of money renters have leftover for savings each month after paying expenses.

In combination with higher rents, survey after survey has shown that non-homeowners (renters and those living rent-free with family or friends) believe they need to save upwards of 20% for their down payment!

According to the “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership” study commissioned in partnership between the Urban Institute, Down Payment Resource, and Freddie Mac, 39% of non-homeowners and 30% of those who already own a home believe they need more than a 20% down payment.

The percentage of those who are aware of low down payment programs (those under 5%) is surprisingly low at 12% for non-homeowners and 13% for homeowners.

In a recent Convergys Analytics report, they found that 49% of renters believe they need at least a 20% down payment.

The median down payment on loans approved in 2018 was only 5%! Those waiting until they have over 20% may already have enough saved to buy now!

There are over 45 million millennials (33%) who are mortgage ready right now, meaning their income, debt, and credit scores would all allow them to qualify for a mortgage today!

Bottom Line

If your five-year plan includes buying a home, let’s get together to determine what it will take to make that plan a reality. You may be closer to your dream than you realize!

Find out more about help for down payments at: https://tomolsewski.downpayment.org/

See Below if you are thinking about Buying, Selling, or Investing in real estate.

Selling a home

Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

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Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream

Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream | MyKCM

As we head into 2019, many news outlets and housing experts warn that the housing market may slow down. Over the last six years, the inventory of homes for sale has been near historic lows, which has been the force behind increasing home prices.

This has been great news for sellers as many of them have been able to capitalize on the demand in the market and sell their homes quickly and at a great profit.

One of the big reasons why inventory has remained so low for so long is that an entire generation of home buyers is finally buying! The millennial generation (ages 19-35) has been the driving force behind bidding wars in many areas of the country as they ditch their renter lifestyles and put down roots in new communities.

First American recently released a study entitled “How ‘Renter’ Millennials Will Transform the Housing Market.” In their study, they explained that:

“…As more millennials age into their early-to-mid thirties, and begin to get married, have children and form households, they will continue to be the primary drivers of homeownership demand.”

Because of this, it is safe to say that one aspect of 2019’s housing market that WILL NOT slow down is the demand for housing from young renters who are no longer satisfied living in someone else’s homes.

According to the latest Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Report from the Census Bureau, home buyers under 35 are already out-buying older Americans. The chart below shows the year-over-year change in homeownership rate by those under and over the age of 35.

Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream | MyKCM

The national homeownership rate spiked to its highest level in 2004 and then steadily declined until the second quarter of 2016 when it reversed course. Homebuyers under the age of 35 are the reason for that shift.

More than half of the purchase mortgages originated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2018 were to first-time homebuyers. In fact,

“according to Census Bureau and First American calculations, over the next 10 years, aging millennials are expected to purchase at least 10 million new homes. By 2060, it is estimated millennials will have produced more than 20 million first-time home buyers.”

Bottom Line

If you are a homeowner who is nervous that the demand for your home will slow, don’t worry! If your home is priced competitively, there will be demand for years to come as this generation of renters is finally able to buy!

See Below if you are thinking about Buying, Selling, or Investing in real estate.

Selling a home

Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

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4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash

There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the real estate market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago.

Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different:

1. There are fewer foreclosures now than there were in 2006

A major challenge in 2006 was the number of foreclosures. There will always be foreclosures, but they spiked by over 100% prior to the crash. Foreclosures sold at a discount and, in many cases, lowered the values of adjacent homes. We are ending 2018 with foreclosures at historic pre-crash numbers – much fewer foreclosures than we ended 2006 with.

2. Most homeowners have tremendous equity in their homes

Ten years ago, many homeowners irrationally converted much, if not all, of their equity into cash with a cash-out refinance. When foreclosures rose and prices fell, they found themselves in a negative equity situation where their homes were worth less than their mortgage amounts. Many just walked away from their houses which led to even more foreclosures entering the market. Today is different. Over forty-eight percent of homeowners have at least 50% equity in their homes and they are not extracting their equity at the same rates they did in 2006.

4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash | MyKCM

3. Lending standards are much tougher

One of the causes of the crash ten years ago was that lending standards were almost non-existent. NINJA loans (no income, no job, and no assets) no longer exist. ARMs (adjustable rate mortgages) still exist but only as a fraction of the number from a decade ago. Though mortgage standards have loosened somewhat during the last few years, we are nowhere near the standards that helped create the housing crisis ten years ago.

Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different:

4. Affordability is better now than in 2006

Though it is difficult to afford a home for many Americans, data shows that it is more affordable to purchase a home now than it was from 1985 to 2000. And, it requires much less of a percentage of your income today than it did in 2006.

Bottom Line

The housing industry is facing some rough waters heading into 2019. However, the graphs above show that the market is much healthier than it was prior to the crash ten years ago.

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Selling a home

Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

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Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market



See Below if you are thinking about Buying, Selling, or Investing in real estate.

Selling a home

We can help you overcome the items listed above that create problems when selling. Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

Search for a home

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French Valley | Canyon Lake | Hemet | San Jacinto | Perris | Moreno Valley | Fallbrook



What Makes a House a Home For You?


We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent or a favorite chair, the emotional reasons why we choose to buy our own homes are typically more important to us than the financial ones.

1. Owning your home offers stability to start and raise a family

From the best neighborhoods to the best school districts, even those without children at the time of purchase may have this in the back of their minds as a major reason for choosing the location of the home that they purchase.

2. There’s no place like home

Owning your own home offers you not only safety and security, but also a comfortable place that allows you to relax after a long day!

3. You have more space for you and your family

Whether your family is expanding, an older family member is moving in, or you need to have a large backyard for your pets, you can take all this into consideration when buying your dream home!

4. You have control over renovations, updates, and style

Looking to actually try one of those complicated wall treatments that you saw on Pinterest? Tired of paying an additional pet deposit for your apartment building? Or maybe you want to finally adopt that puppy or kitten you’ve seen online 100 times? Who’s to say that you can’t do all of these things in your own home?

Bottom Line

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a move-up buyer who wants to start a new chapter in your life, now is a great time to reflect on the intangible factors that make a house a home.

See Below if you are thinking about Buying, Selling, or Investing in real estate.

Selling a home

Here are some reports on systems that we use to help a homeowner get up to 18% more when they sell with us:

Get our Maximum Payoff Guide for Sellers as seen on Amazon.com FREE

or go to http://wesellhomesformore.com/ for more information on our selling process and why we sell for more.

Curious about what your home is worth goto http://www.socalhomevaluenow.com/ and find out instantly. This will give you a rough estimate on what your home is worth. For an accurate home value contact me directly for a free home value assessment.

GoTo www.Home-Sellers-Challenge.com and learn more about why you should sell your home with Team Olsewski.

Buying a home

If you are looking to buy a home whether its your 1st or 20th its important to choose the right agent. This decision could cost your thousands of dollars! Go to www.why-buy-with-us.com and see how we can help you!


GoTo www.Find-YourDreamHome.com and learn more about why you should buy your home with Team Olsewski.

Search for a home

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French Valley | Canyon Lake | Hemet | San Jacinto | Perris | Moreno Valley | Fallbrook

Are We Heading Towards Another Housing Bubble? NO!

One of the causes of the housing bubble 10 years ago was the increase of housing inventory to a 10-12 month supply. This over supply caused prices to fall. Today we have a 4.4 month supply (Nationally but lower in most of Southwest Riverside County) of homes for sale, nowhere near the amount we had pre-bubble! Let’s chat about what that means in our market!

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