Is it Tuscany--or Southern California? That's the question you will be constantly asking yourself as you sip your way through the Temecula Wine region, home to more than 40 wineries. Spanning more than 33,000 acres, it is one of the state's hidden-gem wine regions that definitely won't stay hidden for long! In Temecula’s historic Old Town, you'll feel as if you are back in the 19th Century as you stroll through its colorful streets. Today, this 12-block downtown district is abuzz with charming shops, restaurants and bistros, wine tasting rooms, breweries, museums, art galleries, and a community theatre, among other attractions. 

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