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The Southwest Blend.com guide to the attractions, events, shops, services, lodging, dining and visitor information for Fallbrook, California. |
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About Fallbrook Fast becoming a
destination for the finer things in life, Fallbrook is a small, scenic
town just a thirty minute drive inland from the Pacific Ocean. Murals and
sculptures are displayed throughout the "Village" and other parts of town
where the streets are lined with art galleries like the co-op Brandon
Gallery, the Pinnell Gallery or the Fallbrook Fine Art Gallery. The Art
Center hosts exhibits every month, including the well-known Wildlife Art
Show, the National Art Gourd Show and the Galaxy of Glass show. The
Artworks of Fallbrook, a bronze foundry, lets visitors see the entire
bronzing process, and The Art Studios has three working studios that hold
classes and workshops in various mediums, throughout the year. Just a
short drive out of town to Palomares House, run by the Land Conservancy,
there is a sculpture garden that depicts the flora and fauna of the
region. Early rural
California/Fallbrook living is preserved and displayed in the Fallbrook
Historical Society Museum and the Pittenger House, a turn-of-the-century
farmhouse that is furnished with period pieces, vintage cars and farm
implements. In the main Museum you can see historic Fallbrook in
miniature, complete with a working model train. Wining and dining
is a real pleasure in Fallbrook. From light snacks and great coffee at the
Farmhouse Coffee Company--to Mediterranean fare served at Cafe des
Artistes (which also houses an old-time soda fountain that serves real
fountain drinks)--to wine tasting at The Fallbrook Winery, one of the leaders in
California’s emerging South Coast region--you can experience it all. Specialty shopping
is a must during your visit. Boutiques like Divas and Caravan boast the
latest trends and carry exotic to classic fashions and accessories--while
Wee Little Sprouts caters to the tots with toys, clothing and accessories. It’s temperate
climate, rainfall and fertile soil, make it the perfect place to garden
and farming is a part of Fallbrook’s history and economic foundation. Your
can tour Rusty Acres Herb Farm and the flower fields at Daylily Hill, as
well as visit several nurseries like Myrtle Creek Nursery where you wander
down path after path of flowers, shrubs, trees and fountains. The natural beauty
of Fallbrook makes it an ideal place for hiking, riding and birding. Home
to the Santa Margarita River, the last free-flowing river in Southern
California, it is one of the most scenic spots in California. Hiking areas
include panoramic views of Palomar Mountain, lookouts over the Santa
Margarita Valley, vistas of the Pacific Ocean, peaceful meadows lined with
sycamores, willows and oaks, and bird-rich wetlands habitats--all
protected and maintained by the Land Conservancy. There is also tennis and
golf at the resorts, like Pala Mesa, which has an award-winning 18-hole,
par 72 course. Fallbrook offers
resort accommodations or if you are looking for a more intimate setting,
try the Blue Heron Farm Bed and Breakfast. Visit Fallbrook any time of
year--an oasis of culture and art in a garden setting.
Population approx. 43,000
Fallbrook Attractions & Activities
ART ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES:
124 No. Main St.,
Fallbrook, Ca. (760) 728-8870. FARMERS MARKET: Main & Alvarado on Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Cooper’s Nut House: Macadamia nut orchard and fruit stand. 1378 Willow Glen Rd. (760) 728-4690 Myrtle
Creek Nursery: Stroll scenic pathways wandering through blooming
gardens, waterfalls and fountains. The farmhouse and grounds are packed
with antiques, statuary, architectural salvage, gifts and our own brand of
jams and preserves. 2940 Reche Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Tel: (760)
728-5340. For
details click here.GOLF: Fallbrook Golf Club: 2757 Gird Rd. (760) 728-8334. HIKING: Los Jilgueros Preserve, Engel Family Preserve, Rock Mountain, Monserate Mountain Preserve, Bonsall Preserve, Heller's Bend Preserve, Dinwiddie Preserve, Santa Margarita Trails. For information call the Fallbrook Land Conservancy at 760-728-0889. MUSEUMS: Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society’s Museums: Featuring two museums exhibiting collections of various gems, minerals and fossils. 123 West Alvarado and 260 Rocky Crest Rd. Fallbrook Historical Society Museum: Exhibits feature Fallbrook in miniature with a model train - Geno Samacal Train Exhibit; Native American; early settlers; local lifestyle from Fallbrook’ past; ‘barbed’ wire collection; Model T & Model A vintage cars; history of US Hwy. 395. Also on the property, is The Pittenger House -turn-of-the-century farmhouse furnished in period pieces. Open Sun. & Thurs. 1-4pm. 260 Rocky Crest Rd. (760) 723-4125 PARKS & PRESERVES: Fallbrook Land Conservancy: Protecting the rural character and natural beauty of Fallbrook, they have acquired and manage over 600 acres of permanently protected open space; and maintain riding and hiking trails along the Santa Margarita River. They have also planted thousands of trees in the greater Fallbrook area. www.sdlcc.org/flc, (760) 728-0889. Alturas Park: Alturas St. & Alvarado. Beech Street Park: Beech St. Bonsall Preserve: 27 Acres - birds, wetlands habitat. S. Mission Rd. & Hwy. 76. Dinwiddie Preserve: 13 Acres - a trail, birds, benches, creek, willows, oaks. Stage Coach Lane. Heller’s Bend Preserve: 47 Acres - trail, benches, creek, birds, views, sycamores, willows, oak woodlands, coastal sage habitat. Heller’s Bend, off So. Mission Rd. Engel Family Preserve: 10 Acres - birds, coastal sage habitat, rocks, sweeping views of Monserate Mtn. Range. Sumac Rd. Live Oak Park: Live Oak Park Rd. Los Jilgueros Preserve: 46 Acres - trails, benches, firescape garden, wildflowers, willows, oak woodlands, coastal sage habitat. S. Mission Rd. Monserate Mountain Preserve: 340 Acres - steep trail, panoramic views, coastal sage habitat. Pankey Rd. & I-15. Palomares House & Park: 1.5 Acres. Turn-of-the-century public meeting house, arboretum and sculpture garden. Stage Coach Lane. Rock Mountain Preserve: 70 Acres - rock outcropping, views, creeks, oaks, coastal sage habitat. Trailhead - Sandia Creek Rd. Santa Margarita Park: Sandia Creek / De Luz Rd. Santa Margarita Hiking Trail: Sandia Creek / De Luz Rd. Fallbrook Weather, Map & Directions
Fallbrook is located off Interstate 15 in
north San Diego County just 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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