Southern California’s high-desert wine country is centered around the town of Temecula, near Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County. A mild climate prevails year-round in the Temecula Valley, with cooling ocean breezes and crispy starry nights.

Dog-friendly lodging, shops, restaurants and wineries (more than 30) abound in this very casual, outdoorsy community centered around the picturesque and walkable Old Town, a historic district developed to preserve Temecula’s Old West heritage and charm.

DogTrekkers know that wineries attract like-minded individuals who share a love for dogs and wine. This can lead to great conversations, new friendships, and a sense of community among hound and human.