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Motte Historical Museum is a nonprofit museum that was founded in 2007 to display the historic car collections of John and Evelyn Motte, intended to showcase the transportation and agricultural history of Menifee's 19th and 20th century pioneers. The Motte family comes from a lineage of early pioneers within the Perris Valley, immigrating to the region from France in the late 1880s. Today, their historic car collections are showcased, including a restored 1926 Chevrolet Touring that sparked John's interest in vintage car preservation and restoration. Cars are displayed within a salvaged wood barn, which also offers a classic theater facility and gift shop. An annual open house event is held in February, offering complimentary museum tours, live entertainment, and raffle drawings. 28380 CA-74, Sun City, CA 92585
Motte Historical Car Museum
28380 CA-74
Motte Historical Museum is a nonprofit museum that was founded in 2007 to display the historic car collections of John and Evelyn Motte, intended to showcase the transportation and agricultural history of Menifee's 19th and 20th century pioneers. The Motte family comes from a lineage of early pioneers within the Perris Valley, immigrating to the region from France in the late 1880s. Today, their historic car collections are showcased, including a restored 1926 Chevrolet Touring that sparked John's interest in vintage car preservation and restoration. Cars are displayed within a salvaged wood barn, which also offers a classic theater facility and gift shop. An annual open house event is held in February, offering complimentary museum tours, live entertainment, and raffle drawings. 28380 CA-74, Sun City, CA 92585
Menifee Lakes Golf Course is a lushly-designed golf course in Menifee offering two courses of 18-hole championship golf designed by landscape architect Ted Robinson. The club offers challenging and interesting play for golfers of all skill levels, with staff tips offered freely for playing optimal rounds on both courses. Highly-playable fairways traverse lovely rolling greens, with over 100 strategic bunkers and 36 acres of waterways woven into the route of each hole. A 20,000-square-foot clubhouse is available for private special event rental, including large corporate events. Catering is available for private special events, provided by the Menifee Lakes Country Club. 29875 Menifee Lakes Dr, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-672-4824
Menifee Lakes Golf
29875 Menifee Lakes Dr
Menifee Lakes Golf Course is a lushly-designed golf course in Menifee offering two courses of 18-hole championship golf designed by landscape architect Ted Robinson. The club offers challenging and interesting play for golfers of all skill levels, with staff tips offered freely for playing optimal rounds on both courses. Highly-playable fairways traverse lovely rolling greens, with over 100 strategic bunkers and 36 acres of waterways woven into the route of each hole. A 20,000-square-foot clubhouse is available for private special event rental, including large corporate events. Catering is available for private special events, provided by the Menifee Lakes Country Club. 29875 Menifee Lakes Dr, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-672-4824
Drop Zone Waterpark is an exciting family fun center in Menifee that offers a wide variety of high and mild thrill water rides, open to the public each year between May and September. Top attractions at the park include its Terminal Velocity slide complex, its Jet Stream lazy river ride, and its unique Hydroplane FlowRider, which allows guests to experience simulated surfing and bodyboarding water conditions. Family attractions include the park's all-ages Meridian Spring Pool, Li'l Jumper's Landing children's water playground, and Launch Pad Geyser's toddler water play area. Sand volleyball courts and a competition-size lap pool are also offered, along with cabana rentals for relaxation in private with family and friends. 2165 Trumble Rd, Perris, CA 92570, Phone: 951-366-0525
10 locals recommend
DropZone Waterpark
2165 Trumble Rd
10 locals recommend
Drop Zone Waterpark is an exciting family fun center in Menifee that offers a wide variety of high and mild thrill water rides, open to the public each year between May and September. Top attractions at the park include its Terminal Velocity slide complex, its Jet Stream lazy river ride, and its unique Hydroplane FlowRider, which allows guests to experience simulated surfing and bodyboarding water conditions. Family attractions include the park's all-ages Meridian Spring Pool, Li'l Jumper's Landing children's water playground, and Launch Pad Geyser's toddler water play area. Sand volleyball courts and a competition-size lap pool are also offered, along with cabana rentals for relaxation in private with family and friends. 2165 Trumble Rd, Perris, CA 92570, Phone: 951-366-0525
Spirit Park is located off of Newport Rd on Normandy road. Spirit Park offers tennis courts (lighted) which are also stripped for pickleball, two basketball courts (lighted) a play structure, four picnic shelters, a walking trail, and a permanent restroom facility. There are open grass areas perfect for play! 25507 Normandy Road Menifee , CA 92586
Spirit Park
25507 Normandy Road
Spirit Park is located off of Newport Rd on Normandy road. Spirit Park offers tennis courts (lighted) which are also stripped for pickleball, two basketball courts (lighted) a play structure, four picnic shelters, a walking trail, and a permanent restroom facility. There are open grass areas perfect for play! 25507 Normandy Road Menifee , CA 92586
Diamond Valley Lake, located in Hemet is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Southern California with a capacity of 800,000 acre-feet, 260 ft deep and over 4,500 surface acres. At the lake you will discover some of the best fishing in the state. World-renowned for its black bass fishing, we are home to bluegill and sunfish, rainbow trout, and both blue and channel catfish. “The Diamond” attracts boaters from all over the world ready and willing to test their skills against monster-sized fish in these waters. If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, the hiking and wildlife are abundant at Diamond valley lake. Enjoy! 2615 Angler Ave Hemet, CA 92545 Phone: (951) 926-7201
25 locals recommend
Diamond Valley Lake
25 locals recommend
Diamond Valley Lake, located in Hemet is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Southern California with a capacity of 800,000 acre-feet, 260 ft deep and over 4,500 surface acres. At the lake you will discover some of the best fishing in the state. World-renowned for its black bass fishing, we are home to bluegill and sunfish, rainbow trout, and both blue and channel catfish. “The Diamond” attracts boaters from all over the world ready and willing to test their skills against monster-sized fish in these waters. If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, the hiking and wildlife are abundant at Diamond valley lake. Enjoy! 2615 Angler Ave Hemet, CA 92545 Phone: (951) 926-7201
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson. 28330 MARY PL, MURRIETA, CA 92563 (951) 551-4585
7 locals recommend
Susie Q Ranch
28330 Mary Pl
7 locals recommend
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson. 28330 MARY PL, MURRIETA, CA 92563 (951) 551-4585
Preserving railroad history since 1956, the Orange Empire Railway Museum contains more than 200 train cars. Visitors can explore the 90 acres of trams, trains, and trolleys that helped shape the nation's history. 2201 South 'A' Street, P.O. Box 548 Perris, CA 92572 (951) 943-3020
13 locals recommend
Southern California Railway Museum
2201 S A St
13 locals recommend
Preserving railroad history since 1956, the Orange Empire Railway Museum contains more than 200 train cars. Visitors can explore the 90 acres of trams, trains, and trolleys that helped shape the nation's history. 2201 South 'A' Street, P.O. Box 548 Perris, CA 92572 (951) 943-3020
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
1713 locals recommend
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
Painted Earth is a fun pottery painting attraction in Menifee, opened to the public in 1998 as a community gathering space for art and creativity. Two locations are offered throughout the city today, allowing visitors to pick from prepared pieces of pottery in a variety of shapes and designs and paint them in custom colors from the company's vast array of paint colors. Company staff glaze and fire designs after completion, with pieces available for pickup a week after decoration. All pottery pieces are dishwasher and food safe. Glass fusing and free clay workstations are also offered, along with a variety of art workshops meant to help develop artistic skills. 30010 Haun Rd. #240 Menifee, CA 92584
Painted Earth
Painted Earth is a fun pottery painting attraction in Menifee, opened to the public in 1998 as a community gathering space for art and creativity. Two locations are offered throughout the city today, allowing visitors to pick from prepared pieces of pottery in a variety of shapes and designs and paint them in custom colors from the company's vast array of paint colors. Company staff glaze and fire designs after completion, with pieces available for pickup a week after decoration. All pottery pieces are dishwasher and food safe. Glass fusing and free clay workstations are also offered, along with a variety of art workshops meant to help develop artistic skills. 30010 Haun Rd. #240 Menifee, CA 92584
The Western Science Center, formerly the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology, is a museum located near Diamond Valley Lake
13 locals recommend
Western Science Center
2345 Searl Pkwy
13 locals recommend
The Western Science Center, formerly the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology, is a museum located near Diamond Valley Lake
Skydive Perris is one of the largest skydiving centers in the world serving for over 40 years. They are known for their great location, meticulously maintained fleet of aircraft, pool, and onsite restaurant. They offer first-time tandem skydives, comprehensive learn-to-skydive programs, and coaching in all disciplines. Go there to skydive with some of the best skydiving instructors in the world!
47 locals recommend
Skydive Perris
2091 Goetz Rd
47 locals recommend
Skydive Perris is one of the largest skydiving centers in the world serving for over 40 years. They are known for their great location, meticulously maintained fleet of aircraft, pool, and onsite restaurant. They offer first-time tandem skydives, comprehensive learn-to-skydive programs, and coaching in all disciplines. Go there to skydive with some of the best skydiving instructors in the world!
This outdoor showcase for many rose varieties offers walking paths, picnic tables & kids' programs.
Rose Haven Heritage Garden
30592 Jedediah Smith Rd
This outdoor showcase for many rose varieties offers walking paths, picnic tables & kids' programs.
Visit the worlds first exotic zoo and chocolate shop! From their "kissing camel" to aurora beautiful zebra.. They have an amazing assortment of friendly animals to visit.. They provide some of the finest five star hotels with chocolate amenities. The store includes their chocolates and farm fresh products - honey from their hives, farm fresh daily eggs and hand crafted soaps and jams. Tour guide would love to show you around!
10 locals recommend
Sugarplum Zoo and Chocolates
39695 Berenda Rd
10 locals recommend
Visit the worlds first exotic zoo and chocolate shop! From their "kissing camel" to aurora beautiful zebra.. They have an amazing assortment of friendly animals to visit.. They provide some of the finest five star hotels with chocolate amenities. The store includes their chocolates and farm fresh products - honey from their hives, farm fresh daily eggs and hand crafted soaps and jams. Tour guide would love to show you around!

Food scene

Carnitas Express is a California Mexican food chain that originally opened its doors in 1997, offering locations throughout the Central Coast today, including a Menifee location on Newport Road. The restaurant serves up authentic, time-tested Mexican favorites at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and seafood favorites. Combination plates are also available at dinner, with a la carte options offered such as chile rellenos and tamales. Mexican and American breakfast options are served up all day, including omelets and eggs Benedict dishes. Daily lunch specials offer opportunities to combine smaller portions of favorite dishes with the restaurant's house margaritas and domestic draft beers for a discount. 26900, 117, Newport Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-679-9747
Carnitas Express
26900 Newport Road
Carnitas Express is a California Mexican food chain that originally opened its doors in 1997, offering locations throughout the Central Coast today, including a Menifee location on Newport Road. The restaurant serves up authentic, time-tested Mexican favorites at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and seafood favorites. Combination plates are also available at dinner, with a la carte options offered such as chile rellenos and tamales. Mexican and American breakfast options are served up all day, including omelets and eggs Benedict dishes. Daily lunch specials offer opportunities to combine smaller portions of favorite dishes with the restaurant's house margaritas and domestic draft beers for a discount. 26900, 117, Newport Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-679-9747
The Breakfast Club of Menifee has been a local favorite dining spot for more than a decade, serving up prepared-to-order breakfast and lunch entrees using the highest-quality locally-sourced ingredients possible. The club has been voted Best Breakfast by the region's local business community several times since 2009, known for its generous servings of healthy, delicious American favorites. A full-service coffee bar opens up daily at 6:00am, highlighting barista-crafted coffee drinks available hot, iced, or blended, including the restaurant's signature Rosa Rita Mocha. Menu options include egg dishes, salads, homemade corn beef hash, salads, and burgers, with gluten-free and sugar-free menu items available. 30076 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-301-9800
7 locals recommend
Breakfast Club of Menifee
30076 Haun Rd
7 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club of Menifee has been a local favorite dining spot for more than a decade, serving up prepared-to-order breakfast and lunch entrees using the highest-quality locally-sourced ingredients possible. The club has been voted Best Breakfast by the region's local business community several times since 2009, known for its generous servings of healthy, delicious American favorites. A full-service coffee bar opens up daily at 6:00am, highlighting barista-crafted coffee drinks available hot, iced, or blended, including the restaurant's signature Rosa Rita Mocha. Menu options include egg dishes, salads, homemade corn beef hash, salads, and burgers, with gluten-free and sugar-free menu items available. 30076 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-301-9800
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta has been serving fine Italian food to the Menifee community since 1991, owned by Tom and Caroline Powers since 2007. The family-owned business offers dine-in, takeout, and catering services, showcasing classic Italian favorites such as eggplant parmesan, baked canneloni, and spaghetti carbonara on its seven-day-a-week menu. Specialty and create-your-own pizzas are offered with traditional or gluten-free crusts, including the restaurant's signature barbecue chicken, Thai, and Giovanni's Special deluxe pizzas. A selection of American favorites are also served up, ranging from barbecue pork ribs and Angus steak to ahi tuna and chicken marsala entrees. 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-672-8080
Giovanni's Pizza, Pasta and More
26900 Newport Road
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta has been serving fine Italian food to the Menifee community since 1991, owned by Tom and Caroline Powers since 2007. The family-owned business offers dine-in, takeout, and catering services, showcasing classic Italian favorites such as eggplant parmesan, baked canneloni, and spaghetti carbonara on its seven-day-a-week menu. Specialty and create-your-own pizzas are offered with traditional or gluten-free crusts, including the restaurant's signature barbecue chicken, Thai, and Giovanni's Special deluxe pizzas. A selection of American favorites are also served up, ranging from barbecue pork ribs and Angus steak to ahi tuna and chicken marsala entrees. 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee, CA 92584, Phone: 951-672-8080
SORRY THIS PLACE PERMENANTLY CLOSED If you love kabob then you must try this restaurant. Their Mediterranean food is a combination and fusion of exotic and familiar tastes. You won't ever catch them serving canned food. Their ingredients are always fresh, made from scratch, cooked to perfection, and oh so kabobalicious. The restaurant owner Haroon Ali has been doing business since 2010 and I have been going to him since then. They are a family-run healthy grill, which is why they treat their employees and customers like family. Don't miss out on adventuring into new flavors and join them to find out what's been grilling healthy! 31712 Casino Dr Ste 5A, Lake Elsinore, CA
King Kabob
31712 Casino Drive
SORRY THIS PLACE PERMENANTLY CLOSED If you love kabob then you must try this restaurant. Their Mediterranean food is a combination and fusion of exotic and familiar tastes. You won't ever catch them serving canned food. Their ingredients are always fresh, made from scratch, cooked to perfection, and oh so kabobalicious. The restaurant owner Haroon Ali has been doing business since 2010 and I have been going to him since then. They are a family-run healthy grill, which is why they treat their employees and customers like family. Don't miss out on adventuring into new flavors and join them to find out what's been grilling healthy! 31712 Casino Dr Ste 5A, Lake Elsinore, CA
Great chicken sandwich/slider and tender. There are nearly 7 different spicy levels so I usually get it mild and it was so good. Their sauce is probably the best part of the meal. The location is a bit small for the line, but you can always call Grubhub or Doordash to deliver food.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Great chicken sandwich/slider and tender. There are nearly 7 different spicy levels so I usually get it mild and it was so good. Their sauce is probably the best part of the meal. The location is a bit small for the line, but you can always call Grubhub or Doordash to deliver food.
Visit our local Olive Garden located in Menifee, California for delicious Italian dishes perfect for the whole family. Whether you're looking for freshly baked breadsticks or perfectly made pasta, Olive Garden has something for any appetite. They are conveniently located near I-215 in the Menifee Town Center. To start dining on classic Italian recipes, visit the Italian restaurant at 27271 Newport Road today!
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Visit our local Olive Garden located in Menifee, California for delicious Italian dishes perfect for the whole family. Whether you're looking for freshly baked breadsticks or perfectly made pasta, Olive Garden has something for any appetite. They are conveniently located near I-215 in the Menifee Town Center. To start dining on classic Italian recipes, visit the Italian restaurant at 27271 Newport Road today!
Loved this place. Very small inside. Consider ordering via the app. Real ingredients. Friendly people. Opens recently so very very busy. There is a slight wait but well worth it for fresh cookies. Very nice size cookie. 2 people could share one cookie (but you won't want to). Not too sweet, just perfect! The menu changes weekly but the classic chocolate chip is always there.
Crumbl - Menifee
Loved this place. Very small inside. Consider ordering via the app. Real ingredients. Friendly people. Opens recently so very very busy. There is a slight wait but well worth it for fresh cookies. Very nice size cookie. 2 people could share one cookie (but you won't want to). Not too sweet, just perfect! The menu changes weekly but the classic chocolate chip is always there.
At Texas Roadhouse in Menifee, CA They are famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Fresh-Baked Bread. Everything they do goes into making their hearty meals stand out. They handcraft almost everything they serve. They provide larger portions so you get more food for your dollar. Please call them ahead of time to reserve a seat because they are always packed.
7 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
29860 Haun Rd
7 locals recommend
At Texas Roadhouse in Menifee, CA They are famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Fresh-Baked Bread. Everything they do goes into making their hearty meals stand out. They handcraft almost everything they serve. They provide larger portions so you get more food for your dollar. Please call them ahead of time to reserve a seat because they are always packed.
Amazing pizza and if you go inside it looks like (and smells like) an old-fashioned ma-and-pop pizza shop. Including a huge dining area, a side hallway area for video games (tokens, tickets, and things to buy with the tickets), and the same ramp inside from the dining room to where you order and/or pick up.
Pizza Factory
Amazing pizza and if you go inside it looks like (and smells like) an old-fashioned ma-and-pop pizza shop. Including a huge dining area, a side hallway area for video games (tokens, tickets, and things to buy with the tickets), and the same ramp inside from the dining room to where you order and/or pick up.

Sightseeing

National forest waterfall accessed via a trailhead with spring cascades teeming with birdlife. My experience: Beautiful area and place to hike. It's not that far to the falls but it is uphill most of the way. Should be pretty easy for most people. It's a long slow narrow road to get there so be careful since getting by oncoming traffic can be a little tight. I'd imagine that after all this rain we've had that the falls are going pretty good right now.
13 locals recommend
Tenaja Falls
Forest Route 7S02
13 locals recommend
National forest waterfall accessed via a trailhead with spring cascades teeming with birdlife. My experience: Beautiful area and place to hike. It's not that far to the falls but it is uphill most of the way. Should be pretty easy for most people. It's a long slow narrow road to get there so be careful since getting by oncoming traffic can be a little tight. I'd imagine that after all this rain we've had that the falls are going pretty good right now.