Menifee sits in southwestern Riverside County in the Inland Empire, a fast growing city built around Menifee Lakes and newer neighborhoods between Temecula and Perris. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, just south of town, preserves rolling grasslands, oak woodlands, and vernal pools, offering trails that feel far from suburban streets. Menifee Lakes offers walking paths and water views in the heart of town, giving residents a local gathering place close to home.