Our Story in the Spotlight

Temecula Creek Inn has been featured in top publications for our award-winning resort, Corkfire Kitchen, golf, 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

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017 Condé Nast Traveler, Readers' Choice Awards
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence
2025, 2022, 2020, 2019 California Wedding Day Best of San Diego, Best Overall Venue
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 California Hotel Lodging Association, Hotel All Star Hospitality Award
2025 DiRōNa Awarded Restaurant (Corkfire Kitchen)
2024 Southern California PGA Section Awards
2024 American Advertising Federation Bronze Award for the Inland Empire Chapter | Temecula Creek Inn Logo Redesign
2023 California Hotel Lodging Association, Good Earthkeeping Award
2023, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 Inland Empire Magazine, Hot 100 Restaurants
2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 California Wedding Day Best of San Diego, Best Outdoor Venue
2020, 2018 Inland Empire Magazine, Best of Restaurants & Entertainment
2018 11th Annual So-Cal Chef Open, 1st Place Pinnacle Award

Press Hits & Mentions

2025

October 2025 - ABC10 New San Diego - Speed golfers complete 18 holes in under an hour at U.S. Open
October 2025 - Condé Nast Traveler - Top 20 Hotels in Southern California: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
October 2025 - The Price Is Right - Season 54
July 2025 – visitcalifornia.com – A Meeting with a View
May 2025 – Inland Empire Magazine – Livefire Festival Pg. 48
April 2025 – issuu.com – New Temecula Creek Inn General Manager rolls up sleeves at boutique resort
April 2025 – myvalleynews.com – New Temecula Creek Inn General Manager rolls up sleeves at boutique resort
April 2025 – foremagazine.com – More Green, Less Grass
April 2025 – cbs.com – The Price is Right Season 53 Episode 126
January 2025 – dirona.com – Corkfire Kitchen – 2025 DiRōNa Awarded Restaurant
January 2025 – fox.com – Drive To Rebuild Los Angeles
January 2025 - pressenterprise.com - Temecula Creek Golf Club offers lessons with pros to raise funds for wildfire relief
January 2025 - patch.com - Temecula Creek Golf Club Hosts Lessons With Pros To Aid LA Fire Relief

2024

December 2024 - SCPGA.com - Southern California PGA Section Awards
December 2024 - people.com - Joey Lawrence and Wife Samantha Cope Share Quote About...
December 2024 - Yahoo News - Joey Lawrence and Wife Samantha Cope Share Quote About...
December 2024 - Patch.com - Where To Eat On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day In Temecula
December 2024 - CBS17.com - CHLA Celebrates Hospitality Excellence at Hotel All Stars Awards
December 2024 - Hotel-Online.com - CHLA Celebrates Hospitality Excellence at Hotel All Stars Awards
December 2024 - CHLA - 2024 CHLA Hotel All Stars and Annual Membership Meeting
December 2024 - PR News Wire - CHLA Celebrates Hospitality Excellence at Hotel All Stars Awards
October 2024 - Visit Valley Temecula - Popular & Boutique Temecula Creek Inn The Only Temecula Creek Hotel Ranked in Conde Nast Travelers
October 2024 - Conde Nast Traveler - Top 20 Hotels in Southern California: Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
September 2024 - San Diego Explorer - Temecula Creek Inn: The Ultimate Golf Retreat in Wine Country
August 2024 - KCAL News - Temecula Golf Course Takes Steps to Help Save Monarches
July 2024 - Golf Industry Magazine – Humanity in Habitat - Golf Course Industry July 2024
June 2024 - CBS News - Help from the Pro: Temecula Creek Golf Club
June 2024 – Rovology – A Beacon of Sustainability - Temecula Creek Inn and Cork Fire Kitchen: A Beacon of Sustainability - 2024
April 2024 – LA Jolla mom – 10 Best Hotels in Temecula, CA - 10 Best Hotels in Temecula, CA: Old Town and Winery Options for Your Trip
April 2024 – Forbes - Golf Escape To Southern California’s Wine Country

2023

December 2023 - Style Me Pretty - Vintage European Garden Party in Temecula
December 2023 - Good Earthkeeping Award - CHLA Highlights Excellence at 2023 Stars of the Industry Awards
December 2023 - Good Earthkeeping Award - California Hotel & Lodging Association 2023 Stars awards: Honoring hospitality excellence
October 2023 - Conde Nast Traveler - Top 20 Hotels in Southern California
August 2023 - The Meetings Magazines - Are You Feeling Lucky?
August 2023 - CA Meetings + Events Magazine “Going Green” by Kamala Kirk p.21
July 2023 - Chef Denise – Weekend In Temecula: Where to Wine, Dine, Stay & Play
May 2023 - California Wedding Day - Best Outdoor Venue - Best of 2023 Awards
May 2023 - Inland Empire Magazine - "Hot 100 Restaurants 2023", "Dining Guide to the I.E." p.69

2022

December 2022 - Inland Empire Magazine - "ThreeSixty; Holiday Baking", p.52
October 2022 - Meetings Today - New Facilities and Features at Major Gaming Resorts and Destinations
September 2022 – Page Six – Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope expecting first child together
August 2022 - Avid Golfer - “Fresh Vintage; Golf & Wine Getaway in SoCal’s Temecula Valley", p. 62
August 2022 - Inland Empire Magazine - "Welcomed Guests", p. 34
July 2022 – NBC Los Angeles – California Live; Explore 300 Acres of Wine Country at Temecula Creek Inn!
May 2022 - People - Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope Are Married! See All the Photos from Their Intimate Nuptials
May 2022 - People TV - PEOPLE WEDDINGS; Joey Lawrence & Samantha Cope
May 2022 – Extra – Joey Lawrence & Samantha Cope Are Married!
May 2022 – Daily Mail – Joey Lawrence weds actress Samantha Cope in Temecula, California: ‘It just feels so right’
May 2022 – Patch – Joey Lawrence And Samantha Cope Say ‘I Do’ At Temecula Creek Inn
May 2022 – E Online – Joey Lawrence Marries Actress Samantha Cope in Southern California Wedding
May 2022 – WFTV9 – Joey Lawrence weds Samantha Cope
April 2022 – CBS LA - Signature Hole: Spotlighting the treacherous par 4 6th hole at Temecula Creek Inn Golf Club
March 2022 – OrangeCoast Magazine - “Perfect Getaway: Temecula’s Wine Country"
January 2022 - FORE Magazine - "One With The Land: Sustainability Actions Speak Louder Than Words"

2021 -2020

December 2021 - Travel + Leisure - "Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride, Tour Wineries by Sidecar, and Shop One-of-a-kind Boutiques in This Underrated California City; Where to Eat"
November 2021 - The Points Guy - "From Alaska to Florida: 7 Native American-owned hotels for your next getaway"
September 2021 - Inland Empire Magazine - "Garden Fresh", p. 50
May 2020 - WeddingChicks - "Rustic Chic Garden Bloom Wedding"