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Our Story in the Spotlight

Temecula Creek Inn has been featured in top publications for our award-winning resort, on-site restaurant Corkfire, Temecula Creek Golf Club, and wedding venues in Southern California. From Condé Nast recognition to stories highlighting our unique event spaces, explore the press coverage that makes us a favorite destination for wine country getaways, weddings, and meetings.


Awards

  • 2026, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 California Wedding Day Best of Palm Springs/Temecula, Best Outdoor Venue
  • 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence
  • 2026, 2025, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 Inland Empire Magazine, Hot 100 Restaurants
  • 2026, 2025 DiRōNa Awarded Restaurant (Corkfire)
  • 2026, 2025, 2024 Southern California PGA Section Awards (Temecula Creek Golf Club)
  • 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017 Condé Nast Traveler, Readers' Choice Awards
  • 2025, 2022 GRAA (Golf Range Association of America), Top 50 Public Range Award
  • 2025 American Advertising Federation Gold Award for the Inland Empire Chapter | Temecula Creek Inn Brand Identity
  • 2025 American Advertising Federation Silver Award for the Inland Empire Chapter | Corkfire Logo Design
  • 2025, 2024 California Hotel Lodging Association, Hotel All Star Hospitality Award
  • 2024 American Advertising Federation Bronze Award for the Inland Empire Chapter | Temecula Creek Inn Logo Redesign
  • 2023 California Hotel Lodging Association, Good Earthkeeping Award 
  • 2020, 2018 Inland Empire Magazine, Best of Restaurants & Entertainment
  • 2018 11th Annual So-Cal Chef Open, 1st Place Pinnacle Award


Press Hits & Mentions

2026

June 2026 - TravelandLeisure.com - This Southern California Wine Region Is an Affordable Alternative to Napa and Sonoma—With Easy Access to 47 Wineries
June 2026 - Travel.Yahoo.com - This Southern California Wine Region Is an Affordable Alternative to Napa and Sonoma—With Easy Access to 47 Wineries
May 2026 - Arroyo Monthly - Pack Your Bag & Go: Summertime, and the livin' is breezy in Oregon, SLO, Lake Tahoe, Temecula & MdR (print)
May 2026 - Los Angeles Downtown News - Pack Your Bag & Go: Summertime, and the livin' is breezy in Oregon, SLO, Lake Tahoe, Temecula & MdR (print)
May 2026 - PasadenaWeekly.com - Pack Your Bag & Go: Summertime, and the livin' is breezy in Oregon, SLO, Lake Tahoe, Temecula & MdR
May 2026 - PasadenaWeekly.com - Pack Your Bag & Go: Summertime, and the livin' is breezy in Oregon, SLO, Lake Tahoe, Temecula & MdR
April 2026 - InlandEmpireMag.com - 2026 Best of the Best Inland Empire Winners
April 2026 - Patch.com - Celebrate Mother's Day in Temecula Valley: Brunch, Spa, Extraordinary Ways To Play
April 2026 - DNYUZ.com - Hands up! Head for these alternative athletic destinations during the World Cup
April 2026 - AmericanTalk.Live - Hands up! Head for these alternative athletic destinations during the World Cup
April 2026 - USTimesMirror.com - Hands up! Head for these alternative athletic destinations during the World Cup
April 2026 - NYPost.com - Hands up! Head for these alternative athletic destinations during the World Cup
March 2026 - InsideHook.com - The Best Everyday Bourbons, According to Bartenders
March 2026 - MeetingsToday.com - 4 Destinations in California's Wine Country Offering a Feast for the Senses
March 2026 - CaliforniaWeddingDay.com - PALM SPRINGS/TEMECULA | Meet the Finalists | California Wedding Day Best of 2026
March 2026 - WineIndustryAdvisor.com - Botanical Blooms, Wellness Experiences, and Chef-Driven Events Make Temecula Valley the Ultimate Spring Getaway
February 2026 - SanDiegoReader.com - Wedding Open House
February 2026 - PasadenaNow.com - Pasadena Travels: Temecula Creek Inn Turns a Drive-By Town into a Destination
February 2026 - Travel.USNews.com - Best Hotels in Temecula, CA for 2026
February 2026 - TravelerUSA.com - A California Inn Where Golfers and Wine Lovers Have it All
February 2026 - SanDiegoFoodieFan.com - What You Need to Know
January 2026 - ThereSanDiego.com - Romantic Valentine's Day Specials from San Diego's Top Restaurants, Spas, and Hotels
January 2026 - HereComestheGuide.com - Topnotch Temecula: 7 of the Area's Best Wedding Venues
January 2026 - SanDiegoMagazine.com - Wedding Open House at Temecula Creek Inn
January 2026 - KPBS.org - Wedding Open House at Temecula Creek Inn
January 2026 - SanDiegoReader.com - Wedding Open House at Temecula Creek Inn
January 2026 - Yelp.com - Wedding Open House at Temecula Creek Inn
January 2026 - SanDiegoUnionTribune.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - SanDiegoMagazine.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - KPBS.org - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - SanDiegoReader.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - Yelp.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - Patch.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - TimesofSanDiego.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - FineHomesAndLiving.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - TheCoastNews.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen
January 2026 - UpcomingEvents.com - Valentine's Day Dinner at Corkfire Kitchen