Murrieta Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Named for a Basque sheep rancher who owned 52,000 acres of what would become this city, Murrieta was once a tiny town on the edge of Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties. Its historic downtown area has kept many of its earliest buildings intact and the recently opened Murrieta Equestrian Center … Read more > Named for a Basque sheep rancher who owned 52,000 acres of what would become this city, Murrieta was once a tiny town on the edge of Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties. Its historic downtown area has kept many of its earliest buildings intact and the recently opened Murrieta Equestrian Center provides a glimpse into the days when the town was known for breeding horses. Get out and enjoy the area's outdoor offerings at the Santa Rosa Ecological Reserve, where you can also see some old cowboy bunkhouses, which are some of the oldest standing structures in Riverside County. Nearby Temecula has become Southern California's premiere wine tasting destination as well, making it the perfect romantic getaway.

Top Murrieta Hotels

Comfort Inn And Suites

3.5

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41005 CALIFORNIA OAKS RD, Murrieta, California

Lodge Four Seasons

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29750 WILLOWS ST, Murrieta, California

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Top Murrieta Restaurants

Bob's Murrieta Pizza Company

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41539 Kalmia St, #109, Murrieta, California

Benny's Place

4.0

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25021 Madison Ave, Murrieta, California

Aromas Coffee and Floral Company

3.5

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29950 Hunter Rd, #103, Murrieta, California

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Local Area Map: Murrieta, California

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Anaheim	42 mi
2. Irvine	33 mi
3. Santa Ana	37 mi
4. Costa Mesa	38 mi
5. Riverside	26 mi
6. Huntington Beach	43 mi
7. Newport Beach	39 mi
8. Orange	38 mi
9. Palm Springs	40 mi