Guidebook for Fallbrook
Food Scene
There are a LOT of very good restaurants close-by, in town, and in nearby towns to enjoy.
Riverview Village - Chinese food at its best, good service, nice ambiance with live piano music at dinnertime. 10 minutes away
19 locals recommend
Peking Wok Chinese Restaurant
5256 S Mission RdRiverview Village - Chinese food at its best, good service, nice ambiance with live piano music at dinnertime. 10 minutes away
Riverview Village - A local "hot spot" featuring food with an American/Hawaiin blend. Specials every night of the week - with Taco Tuesdays, good burgers, and an outdoor patio for dining and drinks. 10 minutes away
47 locals recommend
Z Cafe
5256 S Mission RdRiverview Village - A local "hot spot" featuring food with an American/Hawaiin blend. Specials every night of the week - with Taco Tuesdays, good burgers, and an outdoor patio for dining and drinks. 10 minutes away
Riverview Plaza - Good pizza and sandwiches -- a popular family spot often frequented by local teams going in to get a pizza. Eat there or 'take away' - just 10 minutes from the house.
19 locals recommend
Village Pizza
5256 S Mission RdRiverview Plaza - Good pizza and sandwiches -- a popular family spot often frequented by local teams going in to get a pizza. Eat there or 'take away' - just 10 minutes from the house.
Downtown Fallbrook - Community favorite for GREAT bbq. Always crowded, the outdoor seating area is in high demand. 15 minutes away.
19 locals recommend
Oink and Moo Burgers and BBQ
121 N Pico AveDowntown Fallbrook - Community favorite for GREAT bbq. Always crowded, the outdoor seating area is in high demand. 15 minutes away.
Riverview Plaza - Tekila's offers contemporary Mexican food, and is a favorite place for happy hour margueritas. In addition to indoor seating, there are two patios for outside dining. 10 minutes away.
13 locals recommend
Tekila Cocina Mexicana
5256 S Mission RdRiverview Plaza - Tekila's offers contemporary Mexican food, and is a favorite place for happy hour margueritas. In addition to indoor seating, there are two patios for outside dining. 10 minutes away.
Downtown Fallbrook - A beautiful patio experience (or inside dining) awaits, as does good food! 20 minutes away
21 locals recommend
Garden Center Cafe and Grill
1625 S Mission RdDowntown Fallbrook - A beautiful patio experience (or inside dining) awaits, as does good food! 20 minutes away
Downtown Fallbrook - Family style Italian food and pizza. Always crowded with locals - a sure sign of good food. 20 minutes away.
23 locals recommend
Trupiano's Italian Bistro
945 S Main AveDowntown Fallbrook - Family style Italian food and pizza. Always crowded with locals - a sure sign of good food. 20 minutes away.
Downtown Fallbrook - Don't let the location of this restaurant fool you -- the food is top notch! We recommend a 'heat level' of 1 unless you're into a lot of pain and looking like a tomato! - 20 minutes away.
23 locals recommend
Thai Thai Restaurant
1055 S Main AveDowntown Fallbrook - Don't let the location of this restaurant fool you -- the food is top notch! We recommend a 'heat level' of 1 unless you're into a lot of pain and looking like a tomato! - 20 minutes away.
Nightlife
Places which feature entertainment
Good food, nice outdoor patio with live music during the summer and indoor entertainment on weekends the rest of the year. There is a bar area with tables and a fireplace for more informal dining, and a downstairs area for more formal dining (ie, tablecloths!) - all clothing is California casual.
18 locals recommend
Pala Mesa Resort
2001 Old Hwy 395Good food, nice outdoor patio with live music during the summer and indoor entertainment on weekends the rest of the year. There is a bar area with tables and a fireplace for more informal dining, and a downstairs area for more formal dining (ie, tablecloths!) - all clothing is California casual.
Things to See and Do
From quick trips to all day adventures, there is lot to do in the area!
Unlike any nursery you've ever been to, this is a place of beauty! Featuring a gypsy wagon, children's carousel, butterfly garden, teepee, gift shop, and cafe, as well as plants and flowers for sale. Just 5 minutes away.
19 locals recommend
Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery
2940 Reche RdUnlike any nursery you've ever been to, this is a place of beauty! Featuring a gypsy wagon, children's carousel, butterfly garden, teepee, gift shop, and cafe, as well as plants and flowers for sale. Just 5 minutes away.
In addition to a multitude of restaurants and the gambling affiliated with a casino, this facility also has a performance venue and multiple bars. 20 minutes away
215 locals recommend
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga PkwyIn addition to a multitude of restaurants and the gambling affiliated with a casino, this facility also has a performance venue and multiple bars. 20 minutes away
This Wild Animal Park is an all-day adventure, covering MANY acres, and featuring animals in an environment similar to their 'homeland'. It is located in Escondido, about 30 minutes away.
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
This Wild Animal Park is an all-day adventure, covering MANY acres, and featuring animals in an environment similar to their 'homeland'. It is located in Escondido, about 30 minutes away.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThis zoo is world famous for its great animal habitats.
A small aquarium that is relatively new, this is a 1/2 day visit. About 45 minutes away.
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayA small aquarium that is relatively new, this is a 1/2 day visit. About 45 minutes away.
One of our favorite places, this State Park offers hiking trails to the cliffs overlooking the ocean as well as a visitor center. You need to be reasonably physically fit, and bring water. About 45 minutes away.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadOne of our favorite places, this State Park offers hiking trails to the cliffs overlooking the ocean as well as a visitor center. You need to be reasonably physically fit, and bring water. About 45 minutes away.
"Where the surf meets the turf" is the well-known catch phrase for the Del Mar Race Track which features quite a lot of activities from horse racing to Christmas light parades, the annual County Fair (June-July) to home expositions -- there is always something going on there! About 40 minutes from here.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd"Where the surf meets the turf" is the well-known catch phrase for the Del Mar Race Track which features quite a lot of activities from horse racing to Christmas light parades, the annual County Fair (June-July) to home expositions -- there is always something going on there! About 40 minutes from here.
Styled as an old time town, this area of Temecula features restaurants, bars, a Community Theatre, and TONS of antique stores! Lots to see and do, with great shopping! Just 20 minutes away!
149 locals recommend
Old Town Front Street
Old Town Front StreetStyled as an old time town, this area of Temecula features restaurants, bars, a Community Theatre, and TONS of antique stores! Lots to see and do, with great shopping! Just 20 minutes away!
Well known for its shows, the Park has now added thrill rides and many educational features. During the summer there are fireworks every night.
1754 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Well known for its shows, the Park has now added thrill rides and many educational features. During the summer there are fireworks every night.
Brandon Gallery
105 N Main AveThis small gallery offers works of local artists. 15 minutes away
Golf Courses
This course is a bit challenging, but is pretty and very close by - just 5 minutes away.
16 locals recommend
The Golf Club of California
3742 Flowerwood LnThis course is a bit challenging, but is pretty and very close by - just 5 minutes away.
This 18 hole course offers a challenge, but none of those nasty water hazards. 10 minutes away.
18 locals recommend
Pala Mesa Resort
2001 Old Hwy 395This 18 hole course offers a challenge, but none of those nasty water hazards. 10 minutes away.
A little bit pricey, but this course is BEAUTIFUL and full of interesting holes. - 20 minutes away
13 locals recommend
Journey at Pechanga
45000 Pechanga PkwyA little bit pricey, but this course is BEAUTIFUL and full of interesting holes. - 20 minutes away
Castle Creek Country Club
8797 Circle R DrLots of rolling hills.
A rather new course, this one is always in great shape! About 25 minutes away.
11 locals recommend
Arrowood Golf Course
5201 Village DrA rather new course, this one is always in great shape! About 25 minutes away.
One of our favorites, this course is away from everything except nature and wildlife. You won't hear traffic, or worry about hitting houses. Just beautiful! About 35 minutes away.
10 locals recommend
Cross Creek Golf Club
43860 Glen Meadows RdOne of our favorites, this course is away from everything except nature and wildlife. You won't hear traffic, or worry about hitting houses. Just beautiful! About 35 minutes away.
This 27 hole course is visible from Hwy I-15, and it features lots of rolling hills!
17 locals recommend
Temecula Creek Inn
44501 Rainbow Canyon RdThis 27 hole course is visible from Hwy I-15, and it features lots of rolling hills!