18,000-acre Agua Tibia Wilderness (close to Palomar Mountain) The trail in its entirety is 14 miles long and takes about 8 hours to hike but you can plan to only take on a portion

A terrific hike especially in the spring or after the rain when the falls will be flowing

Palomar Observatory Trail: The observatory is currently closed but it is a nice 4 mile hike up there

385 acres of recreation space, featuring 467 campsites and more than 200 acres of world-class hiking and mountain bike trails. A popular place to fish for bass, mountain bike on lakeside trails, or hike through the woods.

Thundering Hawk Retreat. A 40-acre flower farm in the heart of Valley Center

The West Coast’s biggest country and western music venue, Stampede's 4,000 sq ft dance floor offers plenty of room for line dancing and 2 stepping

Reserve one of 30 Italian-style cabines or chaise lounge for the day at BOTTAIA Winery’s Pool Club. Enjoy Temecula sunshine while savoring local wines, craft cocktails and small plates and entrees from the poolside Cafe + Cocktail Bar. All ages are welcome.

Ocotillo (1 hr; 45) Imperial/Buttercup San Dunes (2 hr 45);