Murrieta, Residential city in Riverside County, United States
Description
Murrieta is a city in Riverside County, California, spreading across gentle hills and valleys between Los Angeles and San Diego. The residential neighborhoods fan out over rolling terrain with streets that follow the natural shape of the land.
History
The California Southern Railroad laid tracks through the valley in 1882, connecting the region to the southern transcontinental route. The rails brought travelers and goods into the valleys and allowed small settlements to grow.
Culture
The name comes from Juan Murrieta, a 19th-century Spanish rancher who ran cattle across the land where the city now sits. His herds grazed through the valleys and hills that are now covered with homes and public facilities.
Practical
Interstate 15 runs through the area and connects the neighborhoods with nearby towns across Southern California. Roads wind through hills and valleys, with the terrain affecting travel time between different parts of town.
Did you know?
Hot springs in the area led to the opening of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, which drew visitors during the first half of the 20th century. Guests traveled to the valleys to enjoy the thermal baths and the dry air of the region.
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Mulligan Family Fun Center
1.1 kmBig Splash Pumping Station
1.1 kmMiniature Golf
1 kmCalifornia Oaks Golf Club
1.3 kmThe Golf Club at Rancho California (ex SCGA Golf Club)
5.3 kmRedemption Games
1.1 kmFrog Hopper
1 kmArcade
1.1 kmRock Wall
1.1 kmZero Depth Spray
6.3 kmGlow Room
1.1 kmHurricane Simulator
2.2 kmLazer Xtreme
1.1 kmBear Creek Golf Club
5.9 kmMurrieta Historic Downtown
2 kmWifi Lounge
2.2 kmCarousel
1.1 kmTea Cups
1.1 kmWestern Train
1.1 kmMulligan Speedway
1.1 kmMulligan Racing Rookie Track
1.1 kmPole Position Raceway
4.6 kmHart Winery
11.5 kmCallaway Vineyard & Winery
11.6 kmTemecula Lanes Bowling Alley
6.8 kmThe Legends Golf Club
10 kmBatting Cage
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