Our Story in the Spotlight

Temecula Creek Inn Weddings 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

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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 - Golf Escape To Southern California’s Wine Country
December 2023 - Style Me Pretty - Vintage European Garden Party in Temecula

2023

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

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"