Outdoors
Waterfalls near Temecula
17 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
17
Closest
4.3 mi
Gavilan Mountain Waterfall
Within 10 miles
1
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 4.3miGavilan Mountain Waterfall
- 15miTenaja Falls
- 18.6miOrtega Falls
- 19.7miLion Canyon Falls
- 22.9miLower Barker Valley Falls
- 23.4miEl Salto Falls
- 25.3miHolly Jim Falls
- 25.7miCanyon Falls
- 26.2miPrisoner Creek Falls
- 29.8miHarding Canyon Falls
- 30.2miMetrolink Bridge
- 30.4miWashtub Falls
- 31.3miFuller Mill Creek Falls
- 31.9miDana Point Seasonal Waterfall
- 32.3miBlack Canyon Falls
- 35.6miAndreas Falls
- 35.9miBlack Star Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Temecula; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Temecula?
Gavilan Mountain Waterfall, about 4.3 miles from the center of Temecula.
How many waterfalls are near Temecula?
17 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Temecula?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.