Five Mother’s Day Gifts Unique to Temecula

Mother’s Day’s coming, and Temecula has gifts that won’t be found anywhere else. The price ranges from $12 to $200, so there’s something for everybody.

Freshly Roasted Coffee

Café Bravo roasts coffee in its headquarters in Murrieta and sells it at its coffeehouse in on Fifth Street in Temecula.

It also serves espresso drinks, making it a nice place to take your mom for an afternoon visit.

A bag of coffee runs about $10 depending on the kind. For the address and hours, click here.

Hot air balloon ride

Hot air balloons are the unofficial symbol of Temecula, and they’re the ideal way to see the region. On a clear day, the ocean is visible in the distance, and Lake Skinner, Vail Lake and Lake Elsinore seem to be a stone’s throw away.

Tickets typically range between $100 to $200 depending on the date and how many tickets bought. Many of the B&Bs have deals worked out with the balloon companies for package deals.

For more information, get in touch with the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau by clicking here.

Temecula wine

If Temecula’s not known for its balloons, it’s known for its wine. Temecula has more than two dozen wineries, and a typical bottle will cost around $30, but they vary widely.

For more information on the wineries, contact the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association by clicking here.

Spa treatment at Pechanga

Pechanga’s spa offers massage therapy, body treatments, skin care and full salon services. The fitness center is available with any spa treatment at no extra charge.

The spa’s open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prices vary depending on the package you buy, but a 50-minute Swedish massage costs $100.

To book an appointment, call 951-770-8501.

Horseback riding

Horseback riding through the Wine Country is probably the second-best way to see Temecula.

Numerous ranches offer horseback riding lessons, and prices range, but about $40 an hour is pretty typical.

A guide to several businesses offering this service can be seen by clicking here.