La Casa Contenta is located in the heart of the Temecula, California wine country in Southwest Riverside – one of the fastest growing regions in California and the United States. With a mild climate, clean air and ocean breezes, entertainment, shopping and dining, golf courses, hiking, fishing, biking and recreational opportunities galore – there’s something for everyone here!
The City of Temecula covers 30.15 square miles and centrally located along the I-15/I-215 freeway corridor in Southwest Riverside County, California, just north of the San Diego County line. Just 85 miles southeast of Los Angeles, 60 miles north of San Diego, and 75 miles southeast of Orange County, approximately 1 hour from Oceanside beaches & yacht harbor, 1 hour to Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear mountains, 1 hour to Palm Springs.
Temecula also covers areas outside of the incorporated area, including areas in the surrounding western foothills (De Luz, La Cresta) and the Temecula Valley wine country lying to the east.
Things To Do
Temecula and the surrounding area is blessed with a wide variety of things to do – please visit our Things To Do page for more!
Special Places
Temecula “Old Town” – where once Kit Carson, Jack Dempsey & Butterfield Stage coaches roamed, is now home to wonderful & varied dining, shopping museums and entertainment venues. Just around the corner is the largest tribal casino in California – Pechanga Resort & Casino, but of course the big “star” is Temecula Valley Wine Country, with over 30 wineries (and many more private vineyards) & wine tasting!
What Does Temecula Mean?
The name Temecula comes from the Luiseño Indian word “Temecunga” – “temet” meaning “sun” and “-ngna” which means “place of”. The Spanish interpreted and spelled the word as “Temecula”. One of the most popular interpretations is “Where the sun breaks through the mist”.
