Wake up to a view of the 27-hole golf course at this lush, green campus-style resort a few miles from Old Town. The Corkfire Kitchen restaurant sources from local farms, choose from dishes like lamb schnitzel, balsamic glazed short ribs and Andouille sausage breakfast. There's also an extensive whisky program, plus wines of course. Even breakfast syrup is aged in bourbon barrels. Resort fee $15 per night.
Temecula Creek Inn
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