Los Ranchitos / Santiago Estates

 

A legacy community shaped by land, history, and long-term ownership.

Los Ranchitos is a distinctive Temecula neighborhood where large parcels, custom homes, and deep historical roots come together. Known for its rural character and enduring sense of place, the community reflects a long-standing relationship between people and land—one that continues to define life here today.

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About Los Ranchitos

Los Ranchitos is comprised of spacious residential parcels, many exceeding two acres, developed with custom homes designed for privacy, flexibility, and long-term use. The neighborhood’s layout preserves open land and wide setbacks, reinforcing a quiet, estate-style environment.

Set within Temecula, Los Ranchitos offers a rural atmosphere while remaining close to schools, shopping, and city amenities. The result is a community that feels established and intentional, appealing to those who value space, autonomy, and connection to the land.

 

What to Love

• Large, usable parcels with custom homes
• A strong sense of history and identity
• Quiet roads and open surroundings
• A rural lifestyle within the city of Temecula
• Long-term ownership and neighborhood pride

Local Lifestyle

The lifestyle in these private communities provides an escape from the fast pace of Southern California. This is quiet country living with access to the cities in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. It is relaxed with the emphasis on green space and outdoor recreation.

 

Homeowners in these communities have easy access to golf courses, riding clubs and other activities. Temecula Creek Golf Club and Redhawk Golf Course are the main golf clubs in the area. This is a horse-friendly community. The Hanover Saddle Club features riding lessons and horse show events.

 

Shopping and Dining

Temecula offers excellent shopping and dining at the Promenade Temecula with three department stores, boutique shops, and a Certified Farmers Market every Wednesday.

 

The Temecula Town Center offers chain food stores and other service. 

 

The Bluewater Grill (26700 Ynez Court 951-308-2722) is the place for fresh seafood. Temecula is only 22 miles from the coast and this kitchen offer fresh catch along with a selection of local wines and its own draft beers.

 

The Cork Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn at 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road (888-976-3404) has seasonal specialties. The menu changes frequently based on the freshest foods available. This award-winning restaurant serves brunch and dinners with a selection of local wines.

 

The Goat and Vine (41923 2nd St 951-695-5600) is the place to go for pizza and vino. This popular stone hearth kitchen features creative sandwiches and desserts as well.

 

Things to Do

Visiting the local wineries is a popular pastime for visitors as well as residents. Grapes for wine were grown in this valley beginning in 1820. More modern wine production began in the 1960s. Today, there are more than 30 wineries that offer visitors a variety of blends from local and imported vineyards. Wine tours are available.

 

The city has an annual Art and Street Painting Festival each September. This event allows registered chalk artists to draw on city sidewalks. It is open to talented adults and children.

 

Schools

The Temecula Valley Unified School District has five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. The district also has an alternative home school program.

 

Private schools include the Springs Charter Schools with elementary and secondary education. The University of California at Riverside is the major university in Riverside County.