Murrieta, California
Murrieta is a city of 112,064 people in Riverside County, California, founded in 1991.
Why visit Murrieta
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 74 parks and trails, 167 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Reading Cinemas, Mulligan Family Fun Center and Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 46°F.
Weather in Murrieta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Murrieta
Murrieta is a city in the Inland Empire region of southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The population of Murrieta was 110,949 as of the 2020 census. Murrieta experienced a 133.7% population increase between 2000 and 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the state during that period. Largely residential, Murrieta is typically characterized as a bedroom community.
From the Wikipedia article Murrieta, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks27
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds74
Mulligan Family Fun Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
24950 Madison Avenue, Murrieta
Th,Su 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00
The Golf Club at Rancho California (ex SCGA Golf Club)
Golf course · 2.7 mi
18 hole Par 72
39500 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Murrieta
Geer Ranch
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
PROJECT NAME LENNAR GREER RANCH PROJECT ID 18-E01 LAND TYPE RCA MOU MANAGED BY TEAMRCD ACQUIRED DATE 1/7/2018 ACREAGE 262.31
Linnel Lane, Murrieta
62 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes167
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
41032 California Oaks Road, Cal Oaks Plaza
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
25040 Hancock Avenue, Murrieta
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:30; Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:30
Arashi Teppan Steak & Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Rival Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
24865 Hospitality Place, Murrieta
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
155 more on the map.
History
The Luiseño people founded the village of Avaa7ax or 'Avaa'ax where Murrieta stands today.
For most of its history, Murrieta was not heavily populated. On June 9, 1873, Domingo Pujol, Francisco Sanjurjo, and Juan and Ezequiel Murrieta purchased the Rancho Pauba and Rancho Temecula Mexican land grants, comprising 52,000 acres (210 km2) in the area. Ezequiel returned to Spain and turned the land over to his younger brother, Juan Murrieta (1844–1936), who brought 7,000 sheep to the valley in 1873, using the meadows to feed his sheep. The partnership dissolved in 1876 and Ezequiel and Juan Murrieta retained 15,000 acres of the northern half of the Temecula Rancho. Ezequiel and Juan Murrieta granted a right-of-way, one hundred feet wide to the California Southern Railroad through the Temecula Rancho on April 28, 1882, so that the railroad could be constructed through the valley.
From the History section of Murrieta, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Comfort Inn & Suites Murrieta Temecula Wine Country
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
41005 California Oaks Road, Murrieta
Churches and places of worship11
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
24285 Lenox Lane, Murietta
Murrieta Chruch Of Christ
Church · Christian · 0.4 mi
24750 Lincoln Avenue, Murrieta
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.6 mi
24820 Las Brisas Road, Murrieta
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare18
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Murrieta
Hospital · 2.8 mi
35470 Whitewood Road, Murrieta
Accelerated Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
28110 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta
Map of Murrieta
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fallbrook 5 Ne 74502 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bear Creek Airport is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Wildomar 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- French Valley 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Temecula 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Menifee 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Canyon Lake 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Lake Elsinore 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Lakeland Village 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Fallbrook 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Perris 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Hemet 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Murrieta, CA, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murrieta, California City Hall, Z3lvs, CC0
- Murrieta Hogbacks from Warm Springs Park and Preserve, Z3lvs, CC0
- Passerina amoena 432725940, Adam Jackson, CC0
- Warm Springs Creek With A Little Water, Z3lvs, CC0
- Interstate 215 Interstate 15 Junction, User:WCarter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Looking Towards San Jacinto Peak from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- North View from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Santa Rosa Plateau from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Looking towards Temecula from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Palomar Mountain from Falcons View Park 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Palomar Mountain from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Looking Towards Santiago Peak from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Looking Towards Elsinore Peak from Falcons View Park, Z3lvs, CC0
- Facing Palomar Mountain - Warm Springs Park 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Under the Oaks - Warm Springs Park 3, Z3lvs, CC0
- Under the Oaks - Warm Springs Park 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Facing Palomar Mountain - Warm Springs Park 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Fallen Tree Under the Oaks - Warm Springs Park 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Under the Oaks - Warm Springs Park 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Fallen Tree Under the Oaks - Warm Springs Park 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Warm Springs Park and Preserve View from Park Summit, Z3lvs, CC0
- Mexican Fan Palms Growing in Warm Springs Creek, Z3lvs, CC0
- Mexican Fan Palms in Warm Springs Creek, Z3lvs, CC0
- Toyon With Fruit - Warm Springs Park and Preserve, Z3lvs, CC0
- Mini Gorge in Warm Springs Park and Preserve, Z3lvs, CC0
- Warm Springs Creek from Warm Springs Park and Preserve 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Warm Springs Creek from Warm Springs Park and Preserve 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Warm Springs Park Trail Continues Under the Oaks, Z3lvs, CC0
- Bill Mooney, 123abcd56, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Approaching Warm Springs Creek 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Oak, Inland Sage Scrub, Creek and Hills, Z3lvs, CC0
- Approaching Warm Springs Creek 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Trail Running Parallel to Warm Springs Creek, Z3lvs, CC0
- Warm Springs Creek - Warm Springs Park and Preserve 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Chalk Dudleya on Rocky Wall by Warm Springs Creek, Z3lvs, CC0
- Glen Arbor Park - Eucalyptus Grove Vertical, Z3lvs, CC0
- Glen Arbor Park - Eucalyptus Grove Horizontal, Z3lvs, CC0
- Menzies' Baby Blue Eyes - Warm Springs Park and Preserve, Z3lvs, CC0
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