I work by the promenade and I had a lady travelling from the east coast stop in and she told me "This City is so clean and the people are all so clean." She also said that we were the Californians you expect see on the movies; care free, happy, and nice. But when she was in LA/SF/SD it was like an insane asylum now and the patients were running it.

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

People that don’t live in California think it’s all about San Francisco or Los Angeles and those places do suck in many ways although not completely I lived in San Francisco for 23 years back in the 90s and beyond and it wasn’t bad at all I still live near there I personally love it and I relocated 35 years ago from the East Coast and I’m never going back… Although I still love the East Coast

@dalepxp8963

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 hummmm, ok? CA unless you know someone, should be avoided, unless you are very Wealthy, then you can keep the zombies away. Otherwise, forget about it.

@iidentifyasnon-retarded9214

Жыл бұрын

@@dalepxp8963 😂

@namean6624

Жыл бұрын

@@dalepxp8963 as someone who grew up in the projects in jersey from the late 90s to 2012, I can agree with the guy in the comment above. I mean, bro, you must have no idea how much better Cali can be in comparison. The food though that is a whole different discussion haha east coast is just on a higher level IMO. My generation mostly saw LA on TV and some of san francisco but pop culture mostly seemed to come from LA which to us was Cali haha but hell no I would not live in LA unless I could afford those million dollar properties on quality location/land. No I didn't know anyone just my army buddy who got stationed out here. I had to start my life as an adult and start it over, here in California at 18. No it's not easy but the California "dream" is still attainable depending on what you can reasonably attain and feel is good enough to live a quality life.

@PelosiStockPortfolio

Жыл бұрын

Temecula is a nice place. Its great if your salary ceiling is in the low 100k range

Me and my family drove from Jersey to California to a house my parents bought in Temecula, about 3 months ago now. So far its been very quiet and beautiful. I can hear coyotes from the mountains behind my neighborhood. Old town is a 5 minute drive from me

@anthomatic42

Жыл бұрын

How are you adjusting? Do you work remote?

@user-jc7jb3bu5s

10 күн бұрын

Hard for bums to get there. when they do, they get the big boot!

My aunt told me she moved there in 1988 to get away from the crowds in orange county. Temecula changed from a beautiful rural area to much the same. You need to video all the empty shops in Temecula and Murrieta that have been bought up by foreign investors. The shop owners had their monthly rents being doubled from 5000 a month to 10,000 a month or more. They had to close up and now you only see nail salons, smoke shops, barber shops, Asian massage shops and rarely independent mom and pop shops. In Temecula there have been empty shops for at least 10-15yrs. To those businesses that survived they had to pick less desirable places to rebuild their businesses.

I live and work in this community! I am blessed, we live 1 hour from the beach, mountains and the desert. Great location - I am a healthcare worker in this town and cannot say enough about the amazing people in our community. I left San Diego years ago and don't miss it!

@NickJohnson

Жыл бұрын

🎉

@todd9016

Жыл бұрын

Liberals will destroy it.

@jasonlee8156

Жыл бұрын

@@NickJohnson Doesn't look that amazing to me. Reminds me too much of the rest of Calif. Which I found bland, sterile and dull. The environment or the scenery here just never appealed to me. I've seen a lot of Ca. More than I care to remember. And for me it isn't much to remember. Glad I'm no longer living here anymore. It's better off as a distant fading memory.

@MbisonBalrog

Жыл бұрын

Is not one hours. You can’t drive through Pendleton. You have go around. And there is a lot of traffic.

@8806Erika

Жыл бұрын

@@MbisonBalrog lol you can drive right past pendleton on the fwy. What do you mean?

Great Video Nick. I’ve been in Temecula 16 years now. You did a great job describing the city and surrounding area. 😊

I was born and raised in Los Angeles (South Central and the Crenshaw District). After almost 40 years of living in LA, I now reside down in the Riverside Corridor in Moreno Valley. Of course, Temecula is just down the road. Wifey and I had our first date in Temecula (at Miramonte) which is also where I proposed to her (Wilson’s Creek). Because of that, Temecula will always have a special place in my heart. I would live there if I were retired.

@theraplawyer

4 ай бұрын

Moreno Valley is vastly different from Temecula, Please. Black folks been in the Moreno and OErris Valley area since the 1940's. Not Temecula.

This channel is getting better all the time! Great job Nick!

@roberttagliavia4458

Жыл бұрын

I response here. I may be a few old time living here as of now. Around 1977 There were one road that go to old town Temecula. At one corner there is Jack in the Box. Winchester and at the other end is Mc Donald Rancho California Rd. Straight into old Town Temecula CA . Just two stop sign at each corner. Maybe few thousand people there at that time. The freeway wasn’t connected yet. Hardly anybody know I seen everything grow in this area. I STOP writing here. Don’t want to bore anyone. ( Also know the beginning of PECHANGA CASINO Just was a Bingo tent. )

@michellesaylor440

Жыл бұрын

@@roberttagliavia4458 I think what you wrote is very interesting, and as I grew up in California, I would love to hear more of i the area history.

@yaiburanakul8505

Жыл бұрын

Good job Nick!

I love Temecula, I wouldn't move anywhere else. It feels so good to come home after a trip to any other place.

I was born and raised in southern California in a city about 5 miles from the ocean. I lived there from 1955 to 1980. Then I left the state. In 2004 I moved back to California to live with my dad as his caregiver. By then he lived in Hemet. It was still a nice, sleepy small city. But shortly after moving there I started to see disturbing changes that only got worse. My dad and I had a lovely home there and a good life. We enjoyed going to the wineries and restaurants in Temecula. I got to see BB King in concert at the Pechanga Casino. You said it was new, but it is actually 20 years old. Sadly, my dad passed away in 2012 at 91 years of age. I left Hemet and the United States for Poland 6 months later. I still have many dear friends in Hemet. So when I visit the States, I usually include a trip there so I can see my friends. The valley itself is gorgeous and the sunsets in Hemet are amazing. I always walked my dog at dusk heading west so I could watch the sunsets. It is sad how mismanagement by the city government has ruined the city itself.

@kdegraa

Жыл бұрын

It must be sad to see good places go bad. Why did you move to Poland?

@Adrian-yi8fl

Жыл бұрын

yeah Hemet is a mess. No way I'd ever live there

@Errr717

Жыл бұрын

Hemet is growing just like Temecula grew in the 90's. I had friends who bought homes in Temecula because it was 50% cheaper than anything you could find in places like Escondido or Vista. The drive wasn't bad back then because there weren't that many cars. Nowadays I-15 southbound is starting to get heavy from Rainbow.

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard good things about Poland…

@cassysamel3914

Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Hemet, and worked in Temecula in the early 2000s. Hemet was a small town, but its Achilles heel was that it was far from any freeway. You had to take backroads to get there. Temecula invested in a lot of industrial parks and welcomed a lot of large businesses. The tourist attractions such as wineries, and the casino definitely helped.

I was all over the State of California in the 80’s, and it was absolutely beautiful everywhere I went. Very sad for the decline

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

It’s not nearly as bad as people make it out to be and there are many great areas I’m in Los Gatos in the Santa Cruz mountains and it certainly doesn’t suck the Paso Robles areas is also excellent

@edrader

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 sssssh! let them think it's terrible lmao

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

@@edrader yeah, I agree too many people here already😎😁

@edrader

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 i'm in silicon valley. my home has quadrupled in price and is paid off! i'm a photographer. i'll be on the coast tonight for sunset

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

@@edrader nice so basically you’re sitting on a gold mine..you should sell and move to Mexico,you’ll be living large there

Dude, you're letting the secret out of the bag! Temecula still has that small town feeling while also having big city amenities. It also has something not found in big city: nice big affordable single family homes, farmlands, wineries and casinos. Only problem, its far from the big cities so if move here, you have to find work here.

Nice video, it helps me appreciate what we have here. I grew up in LA, but decided in my mid-20's that I didn't like my home buying options there. I was fortunate to buy in the Temecula Valley area in '88 instead, and changed my career to Real Estate finance. Best decisions I ever made. The only complaint I really ever had was the 2 -3 months of extreme heat in the summer, but now I've added traffic to that list too. I still love this area, but do miss the way it was back in the early 90's.

I thought of moving here before. But now, I really want to move here. Thank you for this. What a wonderful glimpse of a lovely place.

Thank you for showing us beautiful sides of California. I always like your videos because you are honest in showing good and bad sides of States and cities in your videos. 👏👏

@clydes5472

Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t look honest. I saw some of his videos and he is super bias. He even looks like a Trump supporter also. Hope I’m wrong.

Great Job Nick! You always on the spot!!!

This video is spot on. Have lived here for over 28 years.

There are so many people like me, who would do anything to get into the USA legally, and who truly love the country and WANT to be there to contribute. Crazy that there are also so many people that get the opportunity to be there and then HATE the country and complain about it.

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

Just come to the Texas border,learn some Spanish,and you’ll be let in!

@hasancasperlabuschagne7579

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 wish it was that easy. Waiting for the 2024 election results. Maybe with Republican president I might have a better chance.

@michellesaylor440

Жыл бұрын

I think about the feelings you expressed quite often, and it boggles the mind. I hope you become a USA citizen.

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

@@hasancasperlabuschagne7579 don’t vote Dem…ever

@jamesmack3314

Жыл бұрын

@@michellesaylor440 That’s very sweet Michelle where do you live?

Thanks for the compliments! I helped design the city layout. Streets lights terrain.

Thank you for posting this video , it's a true jewel with regards to other cities in California.

A few years ago I was fed up with California and look all over for a place to move even the nice areas of California did not feel safe but I found Temecula and fell in love so im still here!

LOL! I used to live in Temecula. I was there when there were only 12 winerys. My friends and I had a great time two stepping at the Stampede, watching Dan Fouts team penning for charity, horse shows, rodeos, concerts at the wineries, private parties at grand estates. I wasn't rich, just well connected. I left California when I retired. I was priced out of my birthstate. Temecula was once a friendly little village, much like Fallbrook and my beloved Julian. Once the I-15 freeway was completed, that once bucolic area between Escondido and Temecula grew fast. Shopping malls, housing tracts, winerys and casinos replaced cattle and horse ranches.

@michellesaylor440

Жыл бұрын

I was also priced out of my home state of CA. Moved to South Dakota and I love it..

@holdenc3082

Жыл бұрын

@@michellesaylor440 Yep, same here. I was priced out of southern CA and forced to move to a lower cost of living area on the east coast. I hate it here. I’m just trying to survive until retirement. I’m also looking at South Dakota, specifically the Black Hills. I’ve got a trip planned to go scout it out. Unfortunately it looks like that area has been discovered, and it’s not exactly cheap.

@wetguavass

4 ай бұрын

@@michellesaylor440 How are the tacos in South Dakota?

Moved to Temecula 12 tears ago from Orange County. Best move we could have made. Beautiful place for sure. We live in the wine country area and are so happy here it's hard to explain. The growth is a bit disturbing, but to be expected due to the quality of life you get here. We have family and friends we still visit in Orange County, but we have to say we can't wait to get back to Temecula after our visits. The pace here is much more relaxed! Your review was pretty accurate. Thank you.

@elizabethmillar1829

Жыл бұрын

The hoards are coming, the politics have not changed and people are being pushed further and further out.

I hope it's awesome but notwithstanding it's still California and governor Gavin is the boss 🤣🥳

We have a micro climate here in Temecula, the air is crisp and clear and that cool air coming from the coast really cools down the summer evenings.

I came to San Marcos, then 30 minutes from Temecula when I was 17 years old in 1983, the only thing I remember that was new in 1983-84 there was Bianchi gun leather and there were just a few other business parks around otherwise Temecula was still a small town where cowboys and Indians still got into fights at the local bars, or so I heard! nearby at the quaint town of Fallbrook that still doesn’t look like it’s changed much and the town of Rainbow also nearby of Temecula and was once considered or reputed as a drug trafficking place back in the day although Rainbow still has the Rainbow motel it is mostly agricultural and green houses as it always was, the old highway 395 in the early 80’s still existed between Escondido and Temecula before the I-15 was finished. You see this entire area was pristine and there was little going on, just miles and miles of countryside preening with miles of citrus and avocado groves agricultural and small towns, it was beautiful and something to behold! Basically anywhere in California before the 1980’s and 1990’s was “sweet” the one and only thing that hurt this is development, everything here now has been developed, millions of people now live here and commute to San Diego or Los Angeles or Orange Co. to work, but there’s nothing that can be done now I’m just glad I got to experience it all while it was there.

I'll be sure and head right over in my RV, lookin like a great downtown to camp out. Thanks for the invite, Nick

I spent a month near Temecula, in Lake Elsinore, in this really nice house on a hill. Great view. It was only 330 for the whole month! I’ll never find a deal like that in that area again. It felt expensive. I wish I could stay in that area forever. And it was only an hour to the beach. And not a whole lot of people!

I had friends that lived out in Temecula in the 90's, it has changed a lot. We'd make the hour and a half drive from Buena Park just to hang out in the country side and get away from suburbia. It used to be a couple track house settlements and a couple gated communities. Most of it was just trails and ranches back then. Glad I got out when I did.

Great job on your overall review of Temecula. I'm a transplant from the Midwest - Chicago IL. I've lived in Wildomar, a town about 10 miles North on the 15 fwy since the mid 80's. I've seen the amazing growth Temecula and the immediate surrounding area has had since then. The city council has done a great job in regards to planning. Traffic is the one thing most residents complain about. But, that's almost inevitable with the rapid growth the city has had in the last 30 years, although Temecula has been around as a small community for over 100 years. Temecula is a beautiful city and a great place to raise a family or open up a business as many folks have done... plenty opportunities for everyone, come check it out for yourselves; you might just fall in love with it. Great video btw.

@staralioflundnv

Жыл бұрын

I taught science at EIsinore High SchooI in the earIy 90s, but had been in the area (first had a horse show ranch & dog grooming shop in Perris, CA in the 70s), then Chevron Station on 79 at the North Canyon Lake gate area), and taught in TemecuIa for RCOE in 90s. So I've been in TemecuIa and area since Hwy 395 to being I-15 with TemecuIa had onIy ONE traffic signaI by the new I-15 off ramp by Front Street. Used to ride my horse over to The SWING INN and chat with Sam & Bev whiIe grabbing something to eat. I think Nick did a good job, too, on the video. Hemet used to be where we aII shopped unIess we wanted to go to Riverside. Sad it became so run down.

Thanks for the video nick thanks 👍

My aunt sold her home in Glendale, CA in the early 70s and bought the model home from a builder in a neighborhood being finished. She paid about the same price she got for her Glendale home. I remember it was on Del Rey Rd

In 2019 my family moved to Temecula. We love here ❤️ My beautiful HARVESTON LAKE 🦆🪶 🦎 🐟

I was assigned on a road construction project (I-15) pavement rehab in Temecula, for 6 months. After spending time there, I found it to be a very nice, clean , friendly, and safe place. Oftentimes I needed to work nights at the project and felt completely safe around town. No crazies, just quiet and normal. Some of the coastal air seems to makes it way in too which is refreshing.

@dalepxp8963

Жыл бұрын

Average home price 780,000. Up to 4 million. That’s why you could relax.

@1jamarks

Жыл бұрын

That coastal air is what makes for the nice grapes. Also air quality is better.

After 30 years of living in San Diego, when it was still beautiful, we moved to Fallbrook, next door to Temecula. We Love this region! Great people! I hope it stays this way for the next many many years! Wineries are beautiful.

I grew up in Covina and the homeless population there reminds me of Temecula. It’s almost nonexistent….at least when I was growing up. Not sure how it is now, but I used to be able to walk around at night with no problems. Seeing these cities changing for the worse is sad. Temecula is definitely a breath of fresh air.

@RockwellAIM65

Жыл бұрын

Covina - might die of boredom if I lived there but to be honest it's close to everything interesting. So I might kinda be contradicting myself... in a way.

@danielschmaderer

Жыл бұрын

@@RockwellAIM65 this is true. The city itself is a bore fest. Drive some place near by and you’ll definitely find something interesting.

@chadwells7562

Жыл бұрын

@@RockwellAIM65 Nothing wrong with Covina. If you’re bored living anyplace in the LA Basin, that’s your own fault.

@marcusfieldfield4069

Жыл бұрын

Most of Covina has totally changed becoming more and more like West Covina and Azusa everyday still some nice Pockets though

@RC94332

Жыл бұрын

Covina in the house 🎉unfortunately has really gone downhill overall

Great Vid Nick

I drove through Temecula for the first time in May 1972 while in the Navy on my way to N.A.S. North Island. It was mostly open country and I-15 wasn't even complete between there and San Diego.

@Moondoggy1941

Жыл бұрын

Only McDonald's back then

It's a gem. It's been my home for 10 years now. We were able to buy for a great price. In 2012 and 2015

Great job Nick, do not forget the video about peoria, the Hause of Caterpillar company...

I was in Rome Italy a few years ago,I went to a place known for good wine and number 3 on their best wine list was from Temecula, and #5 and 6 were also from Temecula. 2 of them were cheaper in Italy than at their own vineyard. That figures.

@cccycling5835

Жыл бұрын

Yeah we are certainly spoiled for choice when it comes to wine here in CA. It’s one of the few positives IMO.

@erockstoenescu6171

Жыл бұрын

What? Do you remember which wineries?

@stevens1041

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@deneicy

Жыл бұрын

And many European wines are cheaper here in the United States also. They’re subsidized.

@deneicy

Жыл бұрын

@@erockstoenescu6171 I like the Leoness zins

I'm actually moving to Temecula from Santa Clarita at the beginning of the year due to a new job. Love it down there.

@theexile4694

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha!

@TemeculaWithJamesShelby

Жыл бұрын

You’ll love it!

@kennymccannYT

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to check out EAT restaurant downtown. Great food!!

@YA-qj8fx

Жыл бұрын

Check out Cow Girl Cafe.

@rso1411

Жыл бұрын

Welcome, it's a great place to live.

Hi Nick! Great video!

I lived here since 2007 when I was 6 years old and grew up in Temecula and through their school system. The only cons I would say are just the 100+ degree heat during some of the summer months and the lack of amenities for a younger crowd. Aside from that I think the pros outweigh the cons. The schools are nice and I gotta say I am grateful to have gone to one of the schools in the Temecula district and I have never felt unsafe or uncomfortable living here. Not to mention my family rented a 4br 2.5 bath 2200 sq ft house for like in the low 2000's per month which is crazy! I am also curious if you have visited north county San Diego? Its definitely not as clean or as cheap as Temecula but it is far enough from metro San Diego where its almost its own place and it has lots of good outdoor activities, and its a popular destination for a lot of people from Temecula to go for beaches/hiking.

@cyyoung9175

Жыл бұрын

Yes I lived in Carlsbad and enjoyed it until gobs and gobs of people made it not so nice so I moved near Sacramento. The best weather by far though goes to life in La Jolla,Ca. Purrrrfect!😎

I clicked on your channel because We moved from San Diego to Temecula in 2015 because of home prices. We love Temecula. I think traffic has increased tremendously since we moved here. It is getting quite congested. I am sorry you did this video. Lol. BTW: my son lives in a very nice part of Hemet. There is crime and homelessness there. But some parts are decent. Murrieta is nice. Parris and French Valley are nice too. I subscribed.

@sunnyday7843

Жыл бұрын

Traffic is bad in my MONTANA town too- I have come to the conclusion it must be door dashers and things like that .

Lived there for two years and it was amazing - clean, beautiful and a nice escape from the chaos elsewhere in southern CA. It is getting incredibly expensive however ($3000 per month for a two bedroom apartment is typical now) and there is high competition for housing. Some friends of ours were one of 50 applicants for a house rental and only secured it because they had a large family and the owners were sympathetic. Will be interesting to see what Temecula is like in a handful of years. Can see it deteriorating as more cotton on to its existence and prices continue to rise. Hope I'm wrong!

@ericochoa4271

Жыл бұрын

I moved to Iowa from CA in May and I'm paying 950 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. It's well maintained and around a nice neighborhood in Des Moines.

@gregorycyr9272

Жыл бұрын

I pay $525 for a studio apartment everything included in Raleigh NC near NC STATE in a very good area.I love it.

@womanlygift6332

Жыл бұрын

We're paying $750/mo. for a 3 bedroom apt. It's pretty quiet here , peaceful and the people are really nice. This is a suburb in Illinois.

@1jamarks

Жыл бұрын

@@ericochoa4271 That's funny I was trying to convince my wife about Iowa (were in Murrieta). How is it so far?

Great vid Nick!

Hey Nick, I grew up and work in Temecula. I work at Fazeli Cellars! Literally the first shot of this video; the winery in view to the left of the warehouse. Just came home from work and saw this! Thanks for telling the world about us.

@timothycreed3452

Жыл бұрын

Also gotta say, I've been watching your channel for months now. New subscriber!

@77HeIsLove_woot

Жыл бұрын

No ! Dont tell the world !

@pearlharbor4790

Жыл бұрын

@@77HeIsLove_woot exactly.

I was fortunate enough to work at four different wineries in Temecula over the course of seven years. It IS clean and gorgeous and there is much wealth. Pretentious? Sure, sometimes. However, the good far outweighs the bad. Tons of great local farm to table and artisanal cuisine, not to mention all the wine you could ever desire. Violent crime is low and city streets are clean.

@lisatarr3078

Жыл бұрын

Probably won't stay crime free for long!

Temecula is great if you never have to drive near the freeway at rush hour. It gets pretty gnarly.

@NickJohnson

Жыл бұрын

It is bad

My eldest daughter lives in Temecula and I love it there every time we visit and stay there . Their area is like a vacation place for me especially by d lake , they bought house there in 2008 and lots of wineries and trees and nice places to visit . I love Temecula ❤

Temecula is a very well managed town. Public roads are very well landscaped and there are wide sidewalks everywhere. Certain areas of Temecula look like ranches, and they may be ranches with horses and some cattle. Homes are very well-built, and the curb appeal is nice everywhere. People are friendly and merchants gracious. The vistas around Temecula are praiseworthy. Rolling hills and mountains lurk the horizon. A lovely place to live.

My husband and I moved to Temeucla from Oceanside in 2020. We bought our cute cozy 2 bedroom home for $350,000. Never would have been able to find a house for that price that wasn’t a fixer upper or in a clean and safe area in SD county. Yes there is lots of traffic, lots of lights, crowded (like you in North Carolina, we are part of the problem so no room to complain haha) Property taxes are high but that could be one reason why Temecula is so clean and well maintained 🤷🏽‍♀️ Hubs and I still commute to north county area for work but nonetheless we are blessed and so happy to be living in Temecula ❤️

@kathleenking47

Жыл бұрын

4:38 Weed can cause paranoia in many but not all people

Proud Temeculan here! Bought a house with a spa and a pool last 2018 from San Diego. So, lucky the house is so affordable back then...

Temecula home prices have almost tripled during the pandemic. In 2019 you could find a very nice home for around $250k - $300k, that same home is now $600k - $800k. The WFH paradigm happened and professionals who lived in Los Angeles & San Diego now had the opportunity to live somewhere clean, safe and nice. You've more than likely already missed the boat.

After watching so many of your videos I’m super surprised to see my town being highlighted and even have you drive through my neighborhood! The state as a whole has gone insane and I’ve considered leaving many times but it’s really hard to find a better place.

@toomanyhobbies2011

Жыл бұрын

Keep looking, there are better places in this wonderful nation. Check out NE Tennessee.

@mtkimbrell

Жыл бұрын

@@toomanyhobbies2011 Funny you say that. I know a ton of people that moved to Tennessee, mainly around Nashville. Franklin, Murfreesboro, ect... the price of housing has been rising very high due to all of the Californians moving in.... and although my friends are very conservative (big reason they left California) the people in Tennessee look at them as the "Liberal nutjobs from California". Then after a week of moving in, they had a huge ice storm, then flooding, then tornadoes, then the heat and humidity. I can not imagine moving from Temecula now. I grew up in Oklahoma and I know how bad the weather can be in winter and summer. Temecula can be 105 degrees in the daytime but back to 65 to 75 at night in the summer. We get just enough breeze in Southern Temecula that the dry heat does not bother us. I have lived in Oklahoma, Illinois, Virginia, GTMO Cuba, Eastern Washington, San Diego, and Temecula. I love it here in Temecula

My grandparents lived in Temecula for years. It's a great town. Would love to own a home there one day but sadly, it's still got California prices.

8-bit Tony Hawk Pro Skater music in the intro…I’m here for it!!👌

What a beautiful town! Thirty-two years in the Seattle area, but originally from Venice/Santa Monica, and I have never been to Temecula. I have a cousin there so I'm going to have to visit next year. You and Briggs rock!

Just moved to Temecula and I love it!

I worked at the Former Guidant, now Abbott in 2000. Commuted 30 miles daily for 5 years. Good place. Now Rockwall TX, kinda similar to Temecula back in the day. We have one homeless guy that many people know of, and even buy him nights in a local trucker motel

I was born and raised in Temecula/Murrieta my family was one of the first to settle into Murrieta right before the boom in the late 90s/ early 2000s. Growing up there my whole life I always thought it was so boring, nothing worth your time. Now that I’m grown and have lived all over the country I find myself dreaming about living in Temecula again. I miss everything about it aside from my family still living there. I currently reside in Chicago and I’ve never felt more bored in my life than I do now. Huge city with lots to do but going out to clubs and restaurants every weekend gets old really fast. My favorite part about living in Temecula was being able to call up my friends and meet up at any park for a picnic or meet up at the mall just to walk around for hours without the worry having to deal with some low life wanting trouble lurking around. Can’t do that in Chicago, even living where I am now which is considered “the nice part of the city”. I’ll soon be back in my beautiful hometown one day ❤️

Wow, thanks once again for updates on these places! Temecula and Hemet were nothing like your visit in the 80's and 90's when I lived in San Diego. My routes to the desert from San Diego was always via 15. Usually via Temecula to Palm Desert the back way (I called it). One time through Hemet, and the last time. That trip I left San Diego in shorts and a tank top, past Hemet to higher elevations, then caught in a snow storm (without chains available) and temps down to the 40's before getting to a very prolonged Palm Desert that day. Can't believe how it's changed since 1999, both places. Only over 20 years ago, right? ;)

Born and raised rigjt down the road in Escondido. Used to go to Temecula all the time. Bunch of Marines, law enforcement and fireman live in that area.

I use to drive through Temecula sometimes about 30 yrs ago. The city was so small but cute. When I was young I use to think it was too far out the boonies with nothing to do but now that sounds really nice.

@NickJohnson

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We need more boonies!

@michellesaylor440

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@@NickJohnson I didn't know till this video that you were also born in San Bernardino! I lived there till I was 10, then we moved to Hesperia, then Truckee after high school. Because of your videos, I moved to South Dakota this last summer. I live in Redfield. It's small and quiet, safe, and inexpensive. I love it!

@michellesaylor440

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@@NickJohnson thank you for all your informative videos. Say hello to Mappy for me please:)

I really enjoyed this episode. I live 10 minutes away from Temecula and I totally went to high school with James Shelby. Lol

Here since ‘08 and have to agree, one of the few overall best places to live in CA. Sadly, I’ll miss Temecula when I move out of state but I’ll come visit friends from time to time.

Been here 20 years & I wouldn’t wanna live anywhere else❤️

I visited Temecula about 12 years ago. Quite a cool little place and the people were very nice. Housing was high and I guess it's got much more expensive since then.

My sister has been living in T for the last 15 years. Every time I visit I love it. I’ve seen this place going from sleepy town to a small city including small time traffic. Also, a lot more amenities than when I first visited. My sister always asks me to move there, so she can have a relative living close by. I live in the Bay Area where things are a bit out of control, that’s a understatement of course, it would be nice, however I can stand the heat in the summer months. Beautiful place, but I’ll think about it. Good job by the way.

Absolutely love Temecula, very clean, great for shopping, fantastic scenery, Rose Haven Heritage Garden, Old Temecula plus great weather.

I live in next door Menifee which is booming also . Beautiful family community with less traffic than Temecula !

@brianmatthews4149

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Yes my daughter has lived at the farm for 14 years she likes it

My grandparents,before they died, lived deep in the hills of Temecula. I recall driving out there as a kid in the 90’s and there wasn’t much out there.Mostly just orange fields and wine vineyards. Over the years, I’ve seen it boom 💥 definitely a nice place to live that is on the rise as this video describes.

@NickJohnson

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I remember when that was all mountains

@Stanley-px3bt

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@@NickJohnson Okay, now this is a place in Cali I would actually consider moving to. Thanks.

@syberpunk

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@@Stanley-px3bt Huh? Are you calling Temecula a place in Nor Cal?

@yankinwaoz

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@@Stanley-px3bt If you move to California, don't use "Cali". We hate it. It is considered to be vulgar and low-class.

@jameskubala7454

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Ok

I’ve been to Temecula a few years ago and it was so nice and clean. Hope it stays that way for a long time.

0:53 took me a few plays to recognize it. Love the Goldfinger chiptune

While visiting California, we found several nice towns in California: St. Helena, Cambria, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Carmel, Monterey.

@michellesaylor440

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I love all those towns as well. Beautiful

@seaneendelong8065

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Good judgement, those are excellent smaller communities here

@lindakessler8768

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If you have $$$$$$$$$$

@BasicBeachCommunity1

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Dana Point, San Clemente, Irvine...there's tons

@CFloPhotography

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PCH 1 is not California lol

I remember driving through Temecula on then the two lane US 395 in 1969. Back then Temecula had a population of about 500 people and it was hardly noticeable. By 1972 US 395 had been widened to a 4 lane divided highway to the growing south end of town where it became a 2 mile uphill 8 lane concrete freeway before becoming a 2 lane road again at the top of the hill. By 1976 US 395 was no longer signed and the highway running through Temecula had become an 8 lane freeway now signed as I-15. After that freeway opened and was eventually completed beyond Temecula, it began to resemble a new metropolis. It was astonishing how fast Temecula came to be from almost nothing in a relatively short period of time.

@staralioflundnv

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I remember those days too! I Iived in the area and sure miss it, but I Ieft it in 2000 as it grew way to much for comfort and enjoying horses riding in the countryside.

Very nice Goldfinger reference at the beginning

Love Temecula California, still looking forward to your trip to Palm Springs CA. When you go to Palm Springs make a short trip to Desert Hot Springs should be a 10-15 min drive from Palm Springs.

@NickJohnson

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I did both josh!! They'll be in part two of the series coming up in February- California the second lap.

Temecula looks really nice a friend of mine and I did a little road trip though California we didn't make it to riverside county or Temecula but drove through Tahoe both the Nevada and California sides very pretty there was snow quite a bit of snow. We drove through needles in the desert it's a cool looking town not a lot of traffic in needles.

@NickJohnson

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I like needles. Ever been to Goffs?

@aribasmajian18

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@@NickJohnson no never been to Goffs I was just passing through I don't remember the name of the town my friend and I were in but we stopped at a gas station for snacks and to use the bathroom and for gas I came out of the bathroom and told my buddy were in California because the water is off in the bathroom.

I live in Temecula. It’s beautiful but I’m actually moving to San Diego. I think this is a great place for families but I’m single and would rather be in a bigger city. I have to drive an hour to the beach or airport and nightlife here isn’t comparable to a bigger city.

@pearlharbor4790

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So true.

My family moved about fifteen minutes north of Temecula in 1976 and I am still in the area. Back then, Temecula was relegated to the run-down "old part" just north of Temecula Parkway exit and on the west side of the 15 freeway. Everything else was "Rancho California" as the developers were thinking about really investing. East of the 15, from the hills of Murrieta east of the 215 clear down to what is now Temecula Parkway to the south was open field and scattered ranches. Winchester Road was a small road with one lane either way. Many of today's roads that existed at the time were dirt. Where the mall stands would become a gigantic lake (although only a foot or two deep) in wet winters. Soon, developers reigned, and the beginnings of "civilization" started expanding Rancho California. The town's emblem became a rose, and every street sign in RC sported a red rose. Eventually, a giant sign was placed along the 15 northbound on the west side to announce to all those coming from the south (SD county) that they were entering Rancho California. It was a large wall with the town's name and a huge metallic gold rose. At juuuust the right time every afternoon, you could see every car going northbound that wasn't a local, because they'd hit the sun's reflection off that rose and almost wreck. That sign is long gone. By the 80s everything old was new again, and they all decided they should call their town Temecula (what a novel idea). Rancho California was all but forgotten save for a few vestiges and a major freeway exit. I walked the wooden sidewalks when they weren't built for tourists. Yeah, I'd say it's changed.

@staralioflundnv

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I was out there in the 1970s, remember when there was just ONE trraffic signaI in TemecuIa, and we couId ride our horses to the SWING INN and grab a bite. I remember the oId 395 then the new I-15 when they finaIIy put in that signaI and foIks noticed. My ex taught at TemecuIa ES and at FaIIbrook HS, and I taught science for a year at EIsinore HS and for RCOE and JuveniIe HaII pIus I owned a horse show ranch and Chevron. Even Iived in Rainbow. Got Iots of history with the area from the 1970s through 2000. Sure miss it aII, but it got way to city-fied for our comfort. Cheers and thanks for sharing your memories!

Temecula is nice, I live about a hour out. I’ve been to old town for lunch many times. The Pechanga casino is huge as they added another room tower about 5 years ago. Their new swimming pool is amazing.

lol I know this area far too well!! I grew up in Hemet for 27 years and worked in temecula for several years. This video is very accurate. Temecula is one of the nicest areas in CA but a bit pricey and Hemet used to be a nice retirement city, mostly consisting of elderly people but over the years more and more people started moving, and the government sending parolees, Hemet went downhill. I was a witness to that change over the years before I moved.

@kennymccannYT

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visited Hemet for the first time a few years. even saw a big change even over a few short years.

San Luis Obispo county is pretty nice too. Low crime, nice people, great beaches and open spaces. Although, over the past 3-4 years there have been an influx of people living on the street. Many are severely mentally ill. Housing prices have gotten worse. Seems like the inevitable fate of every good town in California.

@kennymccannYT

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One of my favorite regions in CA.

@briankay4229

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It's been about 8 yrs since I visited SLO,. but you're right. I took the Amtrak there from San Diego, with my bicycle. Spent a few days in SLO, then rode down to Morro Bay. Had a great time.

@ffarmchicken

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Ha, I lived in SLO county since 1969, moved away in 2019. SLO county died in the ‘80’s. Went down hill from that point. It really went downhill fast in the last ten years with the influx of homeless bums and gangs coming up from Santa Maria.

@Erin____

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@Oats J. Mule drug use and mental illness go hand in hand.

@davel7014

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Was there decades ago and it was really nice.

Nick, you gotta sing a song! Your songs and Mappy I always look forward to. Keep 'em coming thanks!

@NickJohnson

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Ok Alan

Refreshing to hear about Temecula after a trip through San Bernadino. I'd love to see more 'what went wrong with (small town)' in Southern CA videos. Sad to see so much history squandered to drugs, gangs, etc. Guilty pleasure I guess. Growing up I heard so many cool stories from "out west" in the 60s-70s, and to see how a lot of those places are now is devastating.

@michellesaylor440

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I totally agree with you. I was born in San Bernardino 50 years ago and to see it now is horrifying. It was recently rated the most dangerous city, in the country I believe. I now live in a small South Dakota town, thanks in large part to Nick's videos. I love it here.

@princesssadieloo

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San Bernardino the city is pretty sad… but the county has beautiful areas as well. Rancho Cucamonga and North Fontana are beautiful and clean and safe and have great schools. It’s not all bad, but negative reviews bring the views. I live in North Fontana and I love it.

@supermalevitality8532

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@@michellesaylor440 not even close to the most dangerous. St Louis is the most dangerous. To calculate the danger just find out what percentage of the population is black or Hispanic

I lived in Temecula in '06 when I first moved to CA. It was even more pristine then. I would love going for walks, runs, drives, and just love going to any venue because it was all so immaculate. And people were moving there from all over the state and other states, so everyone was in a good mood because we all felt like we were all starting over. It's like when you first go to college. I left though. As ideal as it might be for a retiree or an established business person with small kids, it was no place for a young professional. I visited recently, and that's still the case.

@pearlharbor4790

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True. Not good for young professionals. Just service industry jobs.

@jyrrin

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@@pearlharbor4790 This. I've lived here since 02 and this place is a retirement haven - that's where the money is coming from (it's retired baby boomers). That, the wine industry and Pechanga (and maybe Abbott); otherwise, Temecula is great but the trade off is that you HAVE to commute because there aren't many jobs here (and the ones that are here are service jobs or are catering to the retired community). Pre-pandemic, people would compliment Temecula as a great place to raise a family n all, but the lack of jobs and commuter lifestyle wasn't worth it enough for people to make the move and that alone kept the housing prices at bay. I've heard as much from people moving to San Diego for a smaller more expensive house if that meant they get to at least have more time to be with family. However, now that remote work is a thing, Temecula and Inland Empire in general is booming hard because those who can remote work get to have the best of both worlds - they get to have a city job and live in cheaper towns like Temecula (and Temecula is expensive by Riverside County standards). I hear Winchester is hot right now because they're basically Temecula in the 00s.

@beekeepermariadelgado6806

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@@pearlharbor4790 restaurants and casino work for graduating students. Such is the school curriculum in high school or ROP. Train to be working poor.

@pearlharbor4790

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@@beekeepermariadelgado6806 working poor is true. HOWEVER, I don't think it matters to young 20, 30 something, they don't want to work anyhow. They want ubi checks the Left have promised them, lol

Absolutely beautiful city. Very refreshing. Temecula should consider installing roundabouts to ease their traffic congestion. For many years we had 6 rows of traffic where many would have angry looks on their faces as they waited for the lights to change and we had numerous horrific wrecks. Our busiest intersection where now people smile and proceed when able in safety. A genius idea.

@NoamTheGOAT50

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I live in Reno NV and I have to admit, the roundabouts suck! The reason why, because people don't know how to use it properly. I'm from Israel originally, and it is so common there, but here, useless and worthless. I wish Renoites would learn how to use them properly.

@bobbybooker2123

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@@NoamTheGOAT50 Do you still get a lot of tourists since California made gambling legal? Could it be that many don't know where they are going as they navigate the roundabout? Maybe the recreational marijuana? A flawed design or the yield signs in the wrong place? The turnabout works like a charm here in Pennsylvania even for the elderly with no warning and no explanation.

@IssuesWithMyTissues

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lol oh no we don't need more roundabouts. I live and work in Temecula. We have a couple roundabouts already and people don't know how to use them.

@bobbybooker2123

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@@IssuesWithMyTissues I don't understand where the confusion could be. If they can't navigate a roundabout that is properly designed I would prefer they were not allowed to drive.

@mwilson1964

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Huge problem is there's only one freeway to access 95% of Temecula. By 2:00pm the freeway congestion is ridiculous.

I remember when Temecula was covered in citrus groves. My aunty lived in what is now known as wine country. It was amazing!

Your ability to sound so grouchy and sarcastic even when eating good Mexican food and drinking delicious wine is amazing.

I live in San Diego and Temecula is stunning and they have the best line dancing spot!

@NickJohnson

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The Stampede!

@KellyStamps

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@@NickJohnson Yes and funny enough that's the name of my following on KZread LOL

Despite being a California native it's hard to imagine that such a place like Temecula exist while Lake Elsinore which is a little way up north but within the same vicinity of the Temecula-Murrieta region has the opposite. the town and the area of Lake Elsinore looks pretty runned down while the homeless and the heroine druggies infest the area which makes it kind of sketchy to visit. I was at the area not too long ago and I was confronted and approached by this crazy homeless guy despite me minding my own business. I acted cool and managed to get out of the confrontation, but I quickly drove out the area after the confrontation. But I've seen worse, but to see homeless druggies out here is hard to fathom as Lake Elsinore is somewhat isolated the only major exception is the I-15 freeway. Comparing Temecula to Lake Elsinore is worlds apart despite being within roughly the same region. I feel sad for the town of Lake Elsinore that they have to deal with that.

@NickJohnson

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Hemet too

@brianmatthews4149

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My freinds were fishing on that lake and they had a turd float up to there boat.dont eat the fish from there.

@thegogglesdonothing7474

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@@NickJohnson Hemet, the Jewel of the Inland Empire

@alexlin1883

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Stay off areas near the lake or near freeways, go up to the hills of Elsinore & you’ll be fine…

@Kevine7001

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Lake Elsinore got better I feel .. many families are moving out there because it’s more affordable.

Awesome as usual

Your review is spot on about Temecula and the nearby communities. I've seen Temecula change and grow since the late 80s when I drove through it from San Diego to get to Palm Springs for spring break. It's exploding and there's still land to grow east (which will happen too soon).

INTERESTING VIDEO!

I live close to Temecula. Great place. I just celebrated my birthday there this past weekend with my husband. Hot Air Balloons, Winery Tours, Wine Tasting, Great Restaurants, Decent Nightlife, Paint & Sip, Shopping...not a bad place but definitely not somewhere I'd live. Waaaaay too expensive for the same thing you can get 30 minutes away lol

I have always loved California....my second home. Temecula is wonderous...

@NickJohnson

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It's glorious

Reminds me of Roseville California amd south placer county. It was a small railroad town until the late 80s when it started booming and it hasn't stopped. Went from about 25,000 people in the mid 80s to over 150,000 now. South Placer County is crazy now. The surrounding areas are all upper middle class with great schools and pretty much no serious crime. The secrets out about that area.

@kutnahora100

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I agree with you. Temecula is more like ROSEVILLE, CA which is northeast of Sacramento. I sold my condo in SFO last year (I'M SO GLAD I DID!!!) and bought a home in WOODLAND, CA that is likewise booming especially on HWY 113 corridor. I visit Roseville for shopping and just love the place however it is more expensive than Woodland.

@mayaram2411

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@@kutnahora100 I lived in Davis, CA for years and would have to go to Woodland for shopping at any of the big box stores because Davis didn’t really want them. Both towns are nice, with Woodland being maybe slightly more affordable.

Temecula looks really nice, abet getting crowded. I bet it was really nice 50 years ago before all the track housing started up.

I think weather wise, there are still some towns that not only comfortable but affordable too.