When people think of Temecula, I think most people immediately think of a good glass of wine and maybe some golf like this. We’ve lived in the area for almost three years and have fallen in love with the city. It is the place to come wine tasting and it’s also a great place to hang out with the family. Here’s my suggestions for a daytrip to Temecula with the family(you can also make a pit stop at one of the local wineries, which happen for the most part, to also be family friendly).
Our first stop would definitely be a stop in Old Town Temecula. This charming little area has been around since 1882 and is home to some pretty cool old buildings. It’s a bustling area with many restaurants and shops. We love heading there to visit one of our favorite children’s museums, Pennypickle’s Workshop.
Pennypickle’s Workshop is located in the heart of Temecula’s Old Town. This 7500 square foot facility allows a child’s imagine to run wild. The workshop is packed to the brim with hands-on everything! From experiments to gadgets, there is nothing that is hands off. Your kiddos can touch and learn from almost everything around them. Nothing is off limits!
Kiddos will learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, and other scientific concepts. The best part is that all these concepts are learned through playing. It’s a great place to spend a few hours and really let the kiddos explore hands on.
Admission to Pennypickle’s Workshop is $ 5 a person. Kiddos 3 and under are free. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday.
Pennypickle’s Workshop
42081 Main Street, Temecula 92590
After a few hours of playing you’re kiddos will surely build up an appetite. We like stopping off for a treat at Old Town Root Beer Company, which is home to more than 5oo different variety of sodas. My kiddos love going in and checking out all that they have to offer. They have the best root beer floats and soda flavors. It’s a great little place to stop off and cool down. You can pack a snack/lunch and grab a soda to enjoy on the grounds. If you’re looking for a fun place to eat lunch, we enjoy Rosa’s Cantina, which is pretty delish and affordable. We also enjoy heading a few blocks from Old Town to stop at one of our favorite restaurants from San Diego, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto. They have a family deal for $20 that is out of this world good. You can add a 99 cents kids plate of spaghetti that your kiddos will devour.
Old Town Root Beer Company – 28500 Old Town Front Street, Temecula 92590
Rosa’s Cantina – 28636 Old Town Front Street, Temecula 92590
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto – 27309 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula 92590
Make sure you pack a bathing suit and towel because you will definitely want to pay a visit to the Temecula Splash Pad, located inside of Margarita Park. I saved this little treat for last because it tends to be less busy in the afternoons. I would pack a chair, some towels, a change of clothes, and some drinks to ensure a good time for all. Your kiddos will love running around the sprinklers and adjacent play area while you relax in the shade. The park is gated and since my kiddos are a little older, I can relax and allow them to run around the park without having to worry about them every minute. There are plenty of shaded areas and bathrooms close by.
Temecula Splash Pad – 29119 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
If you’ve been meaning to visit Temecula, you definitely should! It’s a beautiful city with plenty to do for families.
Hi Daytripping Mom, my name is Jennifer Jennifer Smith, mother of five beautiful children and resident of the great City of Temecula; three of my children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. I love your blog and often frequent the places that you feature with my Family, thank you for creating a fun place for families to learn about inexpensive and fun activities. The reason I write this to you is because with your platform I would hope that you would also include that the Eagle Soar Playground &Splashpad is an “inclusive park”, meaning designed specifically to address the community of special needs. This park has been a community blessing to families that could not take their children to the 30+other parks in Temecula due to safety concerns and the misconceptions of their unique needs. While families that have children with special needs love that this park includes everyone we also love that it represents our kids and their unique needs. I work with the City, a leading non-profit ( Our Nicholas Foundation ) and Comprehensive Autism Center to bring unique programming to this park so that we can ensure the enjoyment of this special demographic that the park was designed for and their families. Thank you so much for featuring our beautiful City and the park but could you possibly mention the unique nature of it’s inception as we don’t make progress unless we educate through fun! I appreciate it and also invite you to blog about our social skills programming at this park, there are so many families that would appreciate it! Keep doing what your doing! Yvette Martinez Sanchez Mark Anselmo Kathy Summers Anselmo Andrea Macken
My kids would love everything about this place. Thanks for sharing all about this great park!