Relaxing on the shores of sun-kissed Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore is a small resort city based on the banks of a glimmering freshwater lake of the same name, in California's sun-struck Riverside County. Lake Elsinore vacation rentals range from waterfront family homes and luxury lodges to cozy guesthouses and cottages suited to romantic getaways. The city itself celebrates sports _ including baseball, golf, and a variety of lake water sports _ and shopping, with a mix of brand outlets and bijou boutiques dotted through the central streets. There's an abundance of wilderness ready to be explored in the nearby Santa Ana Mountains, too.
Take yourself out to the ballgame
It may be tempting to spend your travels tucked away in your waterside Lake Elsinore vacation rental, but there's so much to see in the city. In season, sports fans can catch a ballgame at the Lake Elsinore Diamond _ locally known as Storm Stadium _ and cheer on the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team. History enthusiasts can amble around Lake Elsinore's Historic Downtown, which is speckled with heritage buildings _ from the looming Masonic Lodge to the old-world Armory Hall _ and centered on the Lake Elsinore Museum, which tells the city's history through exhibits and local artifacts.
Watersports and bargain-hunting in Lake Elsinore
Traveling to Lake Elsinore in the spring, summer, and fall months means immersing yourself in the range of water sports this dynamic resort city has to offer. From jet skiing and sailing to waterskiing, windsurfing, and plain old fishing, the shimmering blue 3,300-acre lake has it all. If water sports don't strike your fancy, how about a round of golf? There are a handful of 18-hole courses in and around the city. Splurging shoppers, meanwhile, will have a field day at Lake Elsinore shopping center _ an ensemble of brand outlet stores boasting bargain prices.
Perfect temperatures in spring and fall
Lake Elsinore benefits from a Mediterranean, semi-arid climate, with plenty of sunshine across the year, relatively low levels of rainfall reserved for the winter months, and scorching hot summers. The peak of summer _ July through mid-September _ welcomes daytime temperatures ranging from the low to high 90s. This can make some outdoor activities uncomfortable, so if you plan to mainly use your Lake Elsinore vacation rental as a base to explore the lake and nearby Santa Ana Mountains, travel in spring or fall _ April through June, and October through November respectively _ when temperatures are comfortably warm.
Exploring the natural landscape of Lake Elsinore
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Lake Elsinore is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lake Elsinore (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa (11.4 mi / 18.4 km)
- Lake Perris (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
- Rancho Las Lomas (17.1 mi / 27.5 km)
- Diamond Valley Lake Marina (18.7 mi / 30.1 km)
- Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
Transportation to and around Lake Elsinore
The nearest airport is in Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), located 37.6 mi (60.5 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 30.7 mi (49.4 km) away.
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