Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The city of Temecula, forming the southwestern anchor of the Inland Empire region, is approximately 58 miles (93 km) north of downtown San Diego and 85 miles (137 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula had a population of 100,097 during the 2010 census and an estimated population of 114,742 as of July 1, 2018. The city is a tourist and resort destination. The Temecula Valley International Film Festival, championship golf courses, and resort accommodations for tourists contribute to the city’s economic profile.
