Best Family Hotels in Temecula

Though the inn mostly caters to adults, kids are permitted. There are no designated children's activities, but cribs and high chairs are available upon request.

Located in Temecula, California — about 60 miles north of San Diego — the Pechanga Resort & Casino draws visitors with its primary feature: more than 180,000 square feet of gambling space and a wide variety of ways to test Lady Luck. But according to recent guests, that's not the only reason to make the trek to Pechanga. The resort also houses non-gambling activities such as the beautiful golf course and the spa, which offers everything from facials to full-body massages. Should you be in the mood for kicking back, take advantage of the pool, or book a Jacuzzi studio for access to your own private hot tub. Even if you don't splurge on a suite, you'll find your accommodations comfortably appointed with custom-made Italian furniture, flat-screen TVs, fully-stocked minibars and floor-to-ceiling windows. Recent visitors are full of praise for Pechanga's rooms and customer service, noting the staff members are friendly and professional, though some found the food on-site to be just ok.

Set in Temecula wine country (about 65 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles), the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa's suites and villas are situated amid the vineyard's vines. With cozy hearths, spa tubs, balconies and no shared walls, South Coast Winery makes an ideal choice for couples looking for a secluded, peaceful escape. But it's not only the spacious accommodations that earn a thumbs-up from previous visitors: Guests who visit GrapeSeed Spa raise their (complimentary) glasses of wine to its heated saltwater pool and extensive treatment menu. The Vineyard Rose Restaurant also receives high praise for its gourmet seafood entrees and view of the gardens (ask for a table on the patio), though some recent visitors were not impressed with the restaurant's service.