Harveston Lake Park
Tucked away within a lakeside community is the elegant Harveston Lake in Temecula. Residents in the neighborhood and anyone interested in an afternoon walk around the lake, fishing, a nice picnic lunch in the gazebo or on a grassy knoll need look no further. Situated on 17.1 acres, Harveston Lake Park has a children’s play area, restrooms and offers paddleboat rides on the lake for an hourly fee.  

Keyways Vineyard & Winery

Purchase a bottle of Keyways wine and head over to the tables under the covered patio and enjoy the views of picturesque mountains and expansive horse ranches that surround the winery. During the week, guests are invited to bring their own snacks or picnic lunches while wine tasting. On weekends, the “KeyZza” Bar is open thanks to Chef Volker Lutz of Vineyard Gourmet Catering. The creation of a pizza for the adult palate that compliments wines is the mainstay for this new food adventure. In addition, live pasta stations and gourmet salads are also available. Servings are designed to be shared so bring a friend and enjoy a casual lunch in the vineyards. Click here for more information on Keyways Vineyard click here 
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Robert Renzoni Vineyards

One of the newest wineries in the Temecula wine country, Robert Renzoni Vineyards, recently opened their picnic grounds as a place for guests to relax and enjoy the wine tasting experience outside of the tasting room. The picnic grounds are located on the upper part of the lot allowing a full view of the property’s vineyards as well as the beautiful landscape of the Temecula Valley. Picnic tables and grass are available for visitors and is only a short walk up the hill from the tasting room. If you prefer not to walk parking is available near the picnic area. Robert Renzoni Vineyards has a hitching post area for guests who prefer to visit the winery on horseback and also offers a special stand-alone wine bar so riders don't have to leave their horses. For more information on Robert Renzoni Vineyards click here 

Santa Rosa Plateau

Located in the hills just west of Murrieta and Temecula, the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve has a sprawling 8,300 acres of unique ecosystems like Engelmann oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, bunchgrass prairie and vernal pools. It's the perfect place for an afternoon hike, weekend picnic or nature photo op. For only two dollars, visitors to the reserve can enjoy the day hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and attending interpretive programs. For our complete article on Santa Rosa Plateau, click here

Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard

Perfect for lunch with friends or family and a great spot to take the children, the lower garden at Wilson Creek Winery is open to the public for parties of 20 people or less on a first come, first serve basis. Parties with over 20 guests can book their visit as an event in the lower garden area as well. The Creekside Restaurant now offers its "lounge" service for those who wish to enjoy lunch throughout the property. Orders can be placed at the Vineyard Stage with delivery and cocktail service in the upper garden.  Lower garden guests can also enjoy the convenience of ordering at the Vineyard Stage with pickup on a to-go basis. For more information on Wilson Creek Winery, click here