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MENIFEE
Stay Better. Play Best. Explore Menifee.
B Y I L O N A K A U R E M S Z K Y
ADVENTURE,
HISTORY,
WINE-TASTE, DINE
City of Menifee
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Menifee is the Gateway to Southern
California’s Temecula Valley Wine
Country where you’ll find nearly 50
charming wineries nestled along the back-
roads with plans for more. The secret to
their unrivaled flavor? The area’s viticulture
has an ideal climate, boasting a whopping
260 days of sun per year.
Nestled amid Southern California’s
crystal-clear lakes and majestic moun-
tains, Menifee is also a paradise for
outdoor enthusiasts. Golf lovers can tee
off in style at the greens of Menifee Lakes
Country Club, while daredevils get their
hearts racing with nearby skydiving. For a
more serene experience, soar over the
valleys in a hot air balloon, taking in the
breathtaking vistas. If you’re feeling
adventurous, hop on a bike or go hiking in
the beautiful San Gorgonio, San Jacinto,
Palomar, or San Gabriel Mountains
surrounding Menifee. For more adventure,
hit the Salt Creek Trail, spanning from
Menifee to Hemet and Lake Elsinore. It’s a
hot spot for biking, horseback riding and
walking.
Calling Water Lovers
There are water sports galore from
Diamond Valley Lake to Lake Elsinore,
Lake Perris and Wine Country’s Lake
Skinner. Whether you’re angling a big
catch or kayaking to your heart’s content,
there’s no shortage of adrenaline-pumping
fun to be had.
Calling History Buffs
Menifee’s Historical Museum is the place to
be for a true-to-life glimpse of the local
past. If you’re up for a citywide adventure,
check out Menifee’s Historical Marker Tour,
tracing the footsteps of the city’s early
settlers from the 1800s. Plus, rev up your
engines and feast your eyes on some sweet
rides at the nationally televised Motte
Historical Car Museum.
Hungry for More?
Menifee’s growing culinary scene is on fire!
With two award-winning chefs at the helm,
Savage Chef Bar & Grill is a mecca for
fusion-inspired American dishes run by
Chef Dylan Soro and Chef Mario Amaral.
These ace chefs bring their top-shelf
executive kitchen skills from such places as
Todd English and Spago in Las Vegas. The
inventive chef-driven menu is a feast for
the taste buds, filled with succulent steaks
and custom-made cocktails.
But the world doesn’t end at the city
limits. Tacos & Tequila Grill and Cantina,
Melody Thai Cuisine and Mama’s Kitchen
Korean Restaurant add some international
flair to the mix. Their dishes are packed
with flavor, inspired by family recipes
passed down from generations. The newly
opened Exquisite Tapas, which brings
together a global selection of small plates
and craft cocktails, is perfect for anyone
seeking international gourmet flavors in a
relaxing up-scale lounge environment.
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