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Fallbrook Tours

Tour I -Walking Tour of the Historic Downtown Area
Tour II -Driving Tour of the Greater Bonsall Area
Tour III -Driving Tour of the Greater Fallbrook Area
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Tour I -Walking Tour of the Historic Fallbrook Downtown Area   pdf of Tour I

A must see.  Experience the soul of Fallbrook through its trendy art galleries, restaurants, gift shops, spas and more.

- Park free on Main Street or at the large parking lot located on West Alvarado across from the Visitors Bureau and behind the Fallbrook Art Center.


- Start out on the southwest end of Main Avenue

  •  Fallbrook Art Center
    Visiting the Art Center is a lovely prelude to the galleries, shops and other delights to be found in historic downtown area.
    - 103 South Main Avenue  Map

  • Chattels
    Fine décor, furnishings & gifts.
    - 116 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Art in Public Places
    Created to beautify and inspire the Fallbrook community. See colorful murals and magnificent bronzes. Start at the corner of  East Alvarado Street and Main Avenue in the Village Square.

  • Jacques Company & Art Gallery
    Fun mix of art and real estate. Enjoy viewing recent paintings by Fredonia French Jacques, Fallbrook artist as you browse for your dream home.
    - 110 South Main Avenue  Map

  • Fallbrook Wellness Center
    Feel a calmness envelop you. Aromatic fragrances wafting through the air awaken your senses. Soft music and the trickling sound of water sliding down a slate wall gently begin to erase tension. Natural spa products and services.
    - 123 East  Alvarado Street  Map

  • Fallbrook School of the Arts
    Offering classes, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, studio space and additional artistic activities. Year round classes in the arts for all levels and ages. Call or walk-in and ask for a tour or class schedule.
    - 310 East Alvarado Street  Map

 - Lunch Choices

  • La Caseta Mexican Restaurant
    Proudly serving traditional & innovative Mexican food
    - 111 North  Vine Street  Map

  • Cafe des Artistes
    A visually exciting Cafe' featuring a gourmet Mediterranean menu; wine, beer, specialty coffee drinks, and soda fountain treats
    - 103 South Main Avenue  Map

- Head off to the northeast section

  • Jewelry Connection
    Fine estate jewelry & antiques.
    - 101 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Brandon Gallery
    Local and regional artists exhibit their work, changing the venue monthly. All media are included, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, and printmaking, and sculpture. Functional pottery, glass and jewelry fill out the array of skilled artists' work.
    - 105 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Caravan Exotic Clothing
    Beautiful, exotic, comfortable clothes and accessories-- most of natural materials. Hand picked treasures from across the globe.
    - 109 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Blue Heron
    Large selection of  paintings, prints, Sslver and ceramics as well as furnishings from both the Craftsman and Mid-Century eras including many original Stickley pieces.
    - 113 North Main Avenue  Map

  • A Few of Our Favorite Things
    Offering a wide selection of gifts, collectibles, home décor items and antiques
    - 127 North Main Avenue  Map

  •  Wee Little Sprouts
    Unique children and baby clothing & gift
     - 119 North  Main Avenue  Map

  • JJ's Beach & Board Shop
    A wide array of surf and skate accessories
    - 127 North  Main Avenue  Map

  • Book Nook
    New and used books, unique greeting cards and gifts, artwork by regional artists
    - 129 East Hawthorne Street  Map

- Complete the Downtown Tour

  • Main Street Shoes
    Offering footwear for men, women and children, focusing on comfortable, stylish shoes.
    - 201 North Main Avenue  Map

  • At Home on Main
    A quality collection of trendy, exotic and engaging gift items.
    - 136 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Fallbrook Fine Art
    Featuring contemporary American artists who work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, etchings, pencil, ink and sculptures in bronze, stone, wood and fine art gourds.
    - 128 North Main Avenue  Map

  • Divas - Clothing boutique
    Fun, flirty, upscale experience.
    - 100 North  Main Avenue  Map

  • Gem & Mineral Society
    The museum's galleries feature minerals from around the world, with particular emphasis on the minerals of San Diego County. The society also operates a small gift shop in the museum.
    - 123 West Alvarado Street  Map

 - Dinner Choices

  • Café des Artistes (Fri/Sat Nights)
    A visually exciting Cafe' featuring a gourmet Mediterranean menu; wine, beer, specialty coffee drinks, and soda fountain treats.
    - 103 South Main Street  Map

  • Le Bistro
    A varied and delightful intimate European-style café whose owner, Robert Penkava fashions the eclectic menu through careful attention to each dish.
     - 119 North Main Avenue, Upstairs in Jackson Square  Map

  • La Caseta Mexican Restaurant
    Proudly serving traditional & innovative Mexican food
    - 111 North Vine Street  Map

- Evening Fun

  •  Mission Theatre
    Charming venue, designed in the grand tradition of the old movie house. The lobby and interior of the venue has been wonderfully preserved by the venue staff, and the stage is designed to allow great sight lines from any seat in the house. Features movies and plays.
    - 200 North Main Avenue / Call 760-731-2278 for schedule  Map

Tour II -Driving Tour of the Greater Bonsall Area   pdf of Tour II

The community of Bonsall is characterized by a series of lush green hills & valleys and features great restaurants, shops, golf courses, equestrian facilities, and a private family-friendly zoo. About 15  minutes from Fallbrook and Pala Casino and Resort , this community epitomizes the term "Urban Escape."

- Bright and early!

  • San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center
    Watch free morning workouts - 7 - 9 AM. Tour the grounds.  See the swimming pool built for horses. Call for tour info: 760-414-3239
    - 5772 Camino Del Rey  Map

- Mid Morning

  • Zoofari
    Compound Tours! Zoofari is proud to offer exclusive on-site tours of our wildlife center. This is a rare and unique opportunity to get up close and personal with binturongs, foxes, kinkajous and the rest of our animal ambassador family! *Minimum age is 6 years old. Fee depends on tour and size of group. Reservations a must.
    5712 Via Montellano  Map

- Lunch in Bonsall

  • Peking Wok
    Black tie or T-shirt, you'll be comfortable in this uniquely elegant, yet relaxed setting. Ambient lighting, comfortable booths and tables, live piano nightly from 5:30 pm. Fresh, made to order Chinese cuisine.
    - 5256 South Mission Road, Suite 303  Map

  • Rio Rico Restaurant & Cantina
    Fresh & innovative Mexican food in a uniquely elegant, but festive atmoshphere. Indoor and patio seating. Kickback and enjoy a margarita and the beautiful view of the beautiful San Luis Rey River area and surrounding green hillsides.
    5256 S. Mission Rd., #1301
    760-631-7930
    www.rioricocantina.com
- Afternoon Choices!
  • Bonsall Village Florist and Design Studio
    Fabulous fresh and silk floral arrangements and gifts. Ask about classes.
    - 5256 Mission Road, Suite 842  Map

  • Pala Mesa Golf Resort
    Golf on one of Golf Digest's "Best 200" public golf courses in America, with a 4 Â1/2 star rating from Golf Digest
    - 2001 Old Highway 395 (Fallbrook)  Map

- Dinner Choices

  • Pala Casino & Resort 
    Try any of the fabulous restaurants. From the casual elegance of our world-class Oak Room steakhouse to the Terrace Buffet's endless choices and scenic views, Pala has whatever you're hungry for.
    - 11154 HWY 76 (Pala)  Map

  • Aqua Terra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Golf Resort
    A North San Diego County favorite fine dining restaurant for prime beef, seafood, shellfish and sushi.
    - 2001 Old Highway 395 (Fallbrook)  Map

- Evening Fun

  • Pala Casino
    The best shows are at Pala. From laughs to your favorite familiar hit songs Pala has a show for you and the perfect setting to enjoy it.
    - 11154 HWY 76  (Pala)  Map

Tour III -Driving Tour of the Greater Fallbrook Area   pdf of Tour III

This driving tour gives you a taste of all the fun things to see and do outside of downtown Fallbrook. 

- Breakfast

  • Garden Center Café
    Exquisite food in a garden setting. Enjoy both indoor and patio seating. Known for fresh salads, homemade soups and desserts prepared daily. Certified Angus Prime Rib of Beef and Fresh seafood. Signature pasta, chicken and pork dishes are favorites also. Wine, beer and champagne list is complete and moderately priced.
    - 1625 South Mission Road  Map

- Morning

  • Beeline Airways
    Biplane Rides
    Choose from the North County Tour, the Pier tour, or the Barnstormer
    Fallbrook Community Airpark, 2155 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook
    760-216-3700

  • Historical Society Museum
    In addition to the main building the museum includes a lovingly restored Victorian house. The lower level of the main museum houses two antique Fords - a Model T and a Model A. The main museum houses a collection of military and firefighting items and Fallbrook High School memorabilia, among other fascinating pieces concerning Fallbrook's history.
    - 260 Rocky Crest Road  Map  Call for public schedule or a private tour760-723-4125.

- Mid Morning

  • Welburn Gourd Farm
    Visit the worlds largest supplier of organic hard-shell gourds, growing over 350,000 gourds per year! Beautiful grounds, free classes, tours.
    - 40635 De Luz Road  Map

- Lunch

  • Brothers Bistro
    Award winning cuisine. Choose the  intimate inside dining room, or relax in the Fountain Courtyard. Owners Dee and Ron are on property daily spoiling customers with outstanding food and hospitality.  Great wine list hand picked by Ron. 
    - 835 South Main Avenue, Suite A  Map

  • Fallbrook Café
    Classic diner atmosphere. Food is great and it's reasonably priced. A nice place to just come and have a coffee and a piece of pie or a great burger and shake.
    - 739 East Mission Road  Map

- Afternoon Fun

  • Fallbrook School of the Arts
    Offering classes, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, studio space and additional artistic activities. Year round classes in the arts for all levels and ages. Call or walk-in and ask for a tour or class schedule.
    - 310 East Alvarado Street  Map

  • Golf at Pala Mesa Golf Resort
    Golf on one of Golf Digest's "Best 200" public golf courses in America, with a 4 star rating from Golf Digest
    - 2001 Old Highway 395  Map

  • Fallbrook Wellness Center
    Weaves the ancient, time-honored principles of Eastern healing arts with modern-day applications and technologies to enhance mind/body healing. To provide clients with the ultimate holistic spa experience, founder Barbara Findler conducted extensive research to locate the world's purest treatment products and develop the Spa's refined healing techniques.
    - 123 East Alvarado Street  Map

  • Fallbrook Winery
    Producing the highest quality wines, annual production is approaching approximately 25,000 cases per year with a primary emphasis on Fallbrook Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Reserves. A tasting room is located in the aging cellar building at the winery. By appointment only.
    - 2554 Via Rancheros  Map

- Dinner Choices

  • El Jardin Mexican Restaurant
    Excellent Family-Style Mexican Food Restaurant
    - 1581 South Mission Road  Map

  • Pala Casino & Resort
    Try any of the fabulous restaurants. From the casual elegance of our world-class Oak Room steakhouse to the Terrace Buffet's endless choices and scenic views, Pala has whatever you're hungry for.
    - 11154 HWY 76, Pala  Map

  • Aqua Terra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Golf Resort
    A North San Diego County favorite fine dining restaurant for prime beef, seafood, shellfish and sushi.
    - 2001 Old Highway 395  Map

  • Trupiano's Italian Bistro
    A wonderful Italian dining experience straight from the heart of Italy. Enjoy an intimate setting where the food is authentic and simply fabulous. Expect an unforgettable culinary experience, enhanced by attentive and unobtrusive service.
    - 945 South Main Avenue  Map

  • Yama Restaurant & Sushi Bar
    Authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi bar, specializing in teriyaki, tempura, teriyaki bowls, and noodles. The interior style is Japanese décor. Amazing sand paintings by Japanese artist 'Riley' add life to the interesting setting.
    - 1067 South Main Street  Map

- Evening Fun

  • Pala Casino
    Southern California's Most Spectacular Playground. . With 2,292 state-of-the-art slot machines, 87 table games, eight great restaurants, two lounges with live entertainment daily, and a 2,000 seat Pala Events Center.
    - 11154 HWY 76 (Pala)  Map

  • Mission Theatre
    Charming venue, designed in the grand tradition of the old movie house. The lobby and interior of the venue has been wonderfully preserved by the venue staff, and the stage is designed to allow great sight lines from any seat in the house. Movies and plays.
    - 200 North Main Avenue / Call 760-731-2278 for schedule  Map

Need Accommodations? We recommend -

  • La Estancia Inn, known as the gateway to Fallbrook, is conveniently located off Interstate 15, nestled between the foothills of the Pala Mesa's. La Estancia Inn has a resort style setting that combines the architecture of Venice with the tropical feel that San Diego has to offer.  Map

  • Pala Casino & Resort is a 10-story four-diamond hotel featuring 507 hotel rooms that all feature unsurpassed quality and amenities. You'll relax in comfort with many of the amenities of home, and more! You can choose from one of our 425 Deluxe rooms, 28 Deluxe Petite Suites, 18 Superior Petite Suites, 18 Luxury Suites.  Map

  • Pala Mesa Resort. At Pala Mesa, guests discover a full-service resort in a beautiful country setting. They enter a tranquil, pleasure-filled world of refined yet relaxed style, attentive service and warm hospitality. Guests enjoy every amenity and facility from tennis to golf.  Map

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760-451-3282