My Fallbrook (under construction...but want to share now :)
The town of Fallbrook has become a favorite weekend escape in San Diego county for people looking for a change of scenery, retreat or wedding. It's no wonder people are drawn to this small town for a peaceful getaway, as Fallbrook offers charm and a leisurely pace that instantly puts you in a vacation state of mind. It is even listed as a Top 10 towns in Southern California and as a favorite small town offering small town charm and so much more. For a small town, often referred to as the "Friendly Village" Fallbrook has an amazing number of things to do and see IF you know where to look. As a gift to those who visit this site, here are places and things to do whether you are local or just visiting. These are some of my favorites and some places my visitors have asked about. I edit and update this as I can. Enjoy!
Historic
Old Town Fallbrook Main St Shops, Dining, Chamber of Commerce & Tourism information. Unique, vintage & local.
Old Reche School House,
Fallbrook Historical Society Museum
Pittenger House
Gem & Mineral Society Museum
First Christian Church
Mission Theater
Palomares House
Garden & Special Experiences
The Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens
220 Grand Tradition Way Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-6466
A lush botanical reserve open year-round as a public garden with different thematic gardens within the property—from Victorian to Mediterranean to tropical. 15 acres of densely planted gardens, profuse with exotic floral scents, sparkling waterfalls, a lake and award-winning displays of colorful botanicals. Open to the public for tours for a small fee, event hosting, lunch available certain days of the week.
Permaculture Paradise, tours of the lovely grounds, education, classes. Once a year marketplace the weekend before Thanksgiving. www.Vegetariat.com Check for dates.
Parks
Live Oak Park, Fallbrook Community Center Park, Jackie Heyneman Park, Pio Pico Promenade, Heller's Bend, Los Jilgueros Preserve (pictured), Via Monserate, Santa Margarita River Hiking Trail, Dinwiddie Preserve.
THE ARTS ARE LIVELY Here in Fallbrook with the world class Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Hidden Forest Wildlife Art Gallery & Animals exhibit, other Galleries, hidden and national artists, Art in Public Places sculptures dot the town!
Local Dining Favorites:
Fallbrook Coffee House
The Hearth Coffee House
Yogurt Palace (Frozen Yogurt)
Dominic's Deli (Sandwiches/italian deli)
Garden Center Cafe
127 West Social House
Estrella's Mexican Food
La Casita Mexican Food
El Parque Mexican Food
Trupiano's Italian Bistro
Greek Style Chicken (Quirky, Good fast food, Greek)
Peking Wok (Chinese/Bonsall)
Z Cafe (Bonsall / known for taco and burger bargain nights)
New: Village Roots Deli & Taproom
New: La Cucina Trattorial Italian restaurant
We have the chains too, but these are local favorites.
Wineries
Fallbrook has a growing number of beautiful wineries, some with national reputations. Many of the wineries have quirky hours or are by appointment only, so check in with their websites. Fallbrook Winery, Monserate Winery, Estate d’Iacobelli Vinyard and Winery, Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard, Roadrunner Ridge Winery, Myrtle Creek Vineyards. The Vineyard at 1924, and more.
Golf: Pala Mesa & Golf Club of America @Sycamore Ranch
Tennis & Pickleball : Fallbrook Community Center courts call (760) 650-5141 for availability, Pala Mesa also has courts call for info, Fallbrook Tennis Club @ Ingold Sports Park
Theater/Music
There is always something going at the Bob Burton Center or Mission Theater - You just have to check to see what it is!
Special Events & Other Resources
FallbrookChamberofCommerce.org
FallbrookCommunityCenterFriends.org