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ABOUT VAIL HEADQUARTERS

Vail Headquarters has been the heart of Temecula since 1867. Thanks to decades of preservation and restoration efforts, it is now a living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores, and special events. Once again, Vail Headquarters is a place that brings the community together, introduces visitors to our local heritage, and welcomes everybody to enjoy the best of today’s Temecula.

Woman seated playing guitar at outdoor market small stage with popup canopy in background, daytime at Vail HQ

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Vail Headquarters has been the heart of Temecula since 1867. Thanks to decades of preservation and restoration efforts, it is now a living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores, and special events. Once again, Vail Headquarters is a place that brings the community together, introduces visitors to our local heritage, and welcomes everybody to enjoy the best of today’s Temecula.

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a modern cowboy in a blue-plaid shirt riding an ash-grey horse on the grounds of Vail HQ in Temecula CA

FOUR LEGGED FRIENDLY

There is plenty for the whole family to do at Vail Headquarters  including your four legged friends. Vail is a dog and horse friendly property, so bring your furry friend  to join the fun.

Men in period cowboy costumes at the Vail HQ campus getting ready for a mock gunfight at the corral

A LIVING
HISTORIC PARK

Many of the buildings at Vail Headquarters were originally built in the 1800s, when the property was a working cattle ranch  and the site has now become a living historic park. 

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The Vail HQ fuel wagon with wooden wagon wheels parked in the courtyard on clear sunshiny day

HISTORIC
ATTRACTIONS

There are many curated historic displays, including vintage farm and ranch equipment, to encourage visitors to explore the entire property and learn about Temecula's rich history. 

Blacksmith shaping metal in rustic forge at Vail HQ

TOURS AND CELEBRATIONS

There are regular guided history tours, school field trips and historical celebrations. There is also a working Blacksmith Shop, open weekends and during special events.

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kids sitting in a circle on haybales watching a cowboy show and laughing at Vail HQ in Temecula CA

HISTORIC
ATTRACTIONS

Vail Headquarters also hosts regular community events such as the Sunday Fun Day, the Starlight Bazaar, a weekly Farmer's Market, movie nights in the summer and much more.

Acrobatic equestrian performing impressive feat on top of a horse saddle in black & white assemblage photo

THE HISTORY OF VAIL HQ

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