Hotel at a Glance: Inn at Churon Winery

Nestled on 11 acres in Temecula Valley wine country, the 4-star Inn at Churon Winery is brimming with romance. Guest rooms in the French-style chateau feature fireplaces and whirlpool tubs for two, and the property is adorned with waterfalls and tiered lawns. With this getaway, each couple gets a bottle of wine to enjoy.

• A free breakfast with dishes such as eggs benedict is served every morning.
• Sip varietals: The inn hosts a free wine-tasting hour for guests.
• Vineyard views: French doors in each guest room open to a private balcony.
• Regal architectural elements include marble staircases and a 40-foot-tall grand lobby rotunda.
• Extra indulgences: in-room massages (fees apply)

Temecula, California: Rolling Vineyards and Small-Town Charm

Located in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, Temecula feels like a small farm town compared to the metropolises it’s sandwiched between. Its landscape offers a relaxing contrast to its neighbors’ urban sprawl; here, you’ll find rolling vineyards that produce award-winning wines, with a high concentration of syrahs and zinfandels. Tours and tastings are a popular way to explore wineries, but Temecula’s countryside can also be sampled during a horseback ride through the surrounding ranches and meadows.

You can also hitch a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Old Town Temecula, which resembles an Old West town with its rustic windmill, decorative wagons, and historical buildings. Along the wooden boardwalks, you’ll find saloons, antique shops, and boutiques selling handmade quilts, baked goods, and cuckoo clocks.