Carlsbad Village Resort Tour This place captures true romantic charm of New England and Mediterranean style architecture while located adjacent to one of California's quieter beachfronts.
Come explore a wide assortment of shops, salons, art, jewelry, glassworks, french bistros, fine italian restaurants and sidewalk cafes.
Carlsbad Ranch Resort Tour This commercial district is located in the heart of the city and is home to such fine attractions
as Legoland, The Flower Fields, The Museum of Making Music, Crossings Golf Course, and the Gemological Institute
Several of the finest resort hotels in California are also located here.
South Carlsbad Resort Tour This portion of the Carlsbad is home to upscale resort residential communities, famous golf resorts,
and precious natural habitat.
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Fallbrook California
- The Avocado Capital of the World is also a great resort destination.
Pala California
- Indian Gaming Resorts
Palomar Mountain
- This mountain top state park is a popular outdoor daytrip.
Rainbow California
- Scenic rural community
Bonsall California
- Scenic rural community
DeLuz California
- Located in the remote northwest corner of North County
Fallbrook California (pop: 29,100) is a large rural community in the most northern part of San Diego
County. Its vast collection of avocado and orange groves has earned it the title of
Avocado Capitol of the World. Since its founding in 1869, Fallbrook has accumulated some
68 wholesale and retail nurseries that produce many sub-tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers.
This Comfort Inn is a Non-smoking boutique hotel located minutes from Temecula wine country,
Camp Pendleton, area casinos and golf courses. It features fine Italian dining, pool and spa, palapa with fireplace by poolside,
lush gardens with pavilion. All guestrooms at the La Estancia are newly renovated with
flat panel televisions and breath taking decor.
Fallbrook California Rodeway Inn 1635 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028;
Location: Midway between Fallbrook Airport and Downtown area.
The Fallbrook Rodeway Inn is a very obliging establishment in quite a nice setting.
Accommodations feature a large room with balcony which was a bit dated but clean with a nice little kitchen area.
This location is convenient to Camp Pendleton and local gaming resorts and golf courses.
Fallbrook California Hillside Inn 1608 South Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
The 36 guestrooms are held in a 2 story building just outside of the downtown’s Main Street.
There are both interior (upstairs) and exterior (down stairs) arrangements.
Renovations and refurnishing of the Hillside Inn finished in 2009.
Beachside Fun with Modern Flair. Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort will be situated right at the base of Oceanside's famous pier and beach.
Many active recreational adventure opportunities exist right here.
Oceansides nostalgic feel and idyllic weather draw plenty of surfers and artists; yet this thriving community includes plenty of modern delights.
Enhance your romantic retreat or family gathering in a place as warm and inviting as the California sun and surf itself.
Oceanside California Residence Inn 3603 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92054;
Location: Junction El Camino Real and Ocean Ranch Blvd
The brand-new (Jan 2008) Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside Hotel is a unique hotel for a unique part of California,
blending stylish modern luxuries like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and 42-inch plasma TVs with the comfort
one expect from the hotel that perfected the extended stay. Exciting hilltop location with extended views of much of Oceanside and North County.
Fallbrook California Country Inn 1425 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028;
Location: Midway between Fallbrook Airport and Downtown area.
Located in the charming village of Fallbrook, the Fallbrook Country Inn is an award winning
full service Bed & Breakfast style inn featuring 28 individually decorated, spacious bungalows.
Guests may partake of a daily California Resort Style breakfast served off the courtyard.
Or visit at the Wildwood Restaurant and Lounge which also features patio dining and drinks.
Extended Stay America properties are designed specifically for people who need more than just a room while away from home.
In addition to the comfortable recliner and large work desk, the oversized studio suites feature a kitchen that allows you to prepare meals at your convenience.
Visitors receive complementary movie channels, free local phone calls, voice-mail, and a two-line phone with a computer dataport.
Ideal hotel for business government traveler due to close proximity of business parks and
Camp Pendleton military installations. 100 percent non-smoking hotel featuring free USA Today newspaper,
ESPN, 3 HBO channels, work area, rooms with living room and two bathrooms.
This hotel is only five blocks from Oceanside Beach and Pier.
Carlsbad Palisades Resort Hotel 5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008;
Location: Junction of Armada Dr and Palomar Airport Rd
Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean.
It is situated adjacent to both the beautiful Flower Fields and the amazing Legoland California theme park.
With luxurious furnishings and a complete array of resort amenities, this California Resort will offer a family vacation experience everyone can appreciate.
Guests may choose between deluxe hotel rooms or vacation condos.
Lawrence Welk Resort - Fallbrook California
8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026;
Video Tour;
Location: Near Gopher Canyon Rd Exit from I-15 Freeway
This 600-acre property features 598 newly renovated one and two bedroom villas and vacation rentals.
This California Vacation Resort features an on-site restaurant, deli and pizza shop, two 18-hole golf courses,
live theatre and entertainment, shopping, tennis instruction, six swimming pools, a 140-ft. waterslide, fitness center,
concierge services, babysitting services, free parking, and biking and hiking activities.
It is all here, 650,000 square feet of pure paradise. Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,
this grown-ups playground is a sight to behold with wide open spaces terraced chandeliers and stunning decor.
Inside, discover 2,000 state-of-the-art slot and video machines, 77 gaming tables, a unique non-smoking area,
high limit gaming and lounge area, eight great restaurants and four entertainment venues.
The Castle Creek Inn is a boutique style Resort and Spa located in San Diego North County.
Resting amidst the scenic foothills of Temecula's Wineries and adjacent to a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course,
you will find this place will make for a great vacation getaway.
Amenities include tennis courts, spa, hot soaking pools, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, ropes course and more.
Escondido North Rodeway Inn 250 W. El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026;
Location: I-15 Exit to El Norte Pkwy, north of Downtown Escondido;
The Rodeway Inn, a 24 room hotel conveniently located in southern California, one of the closest hotels to downtown Escondido and the Wild Animal Park.
A wide variety of restaurants, lounges movie theaters and stores are within walking distance. Pet accommodations available.
You'll find attractive accommodations at a great price when you book a room at any Rodeway Inn hotel for your vacation stay.
Free local calls and long distance access, complimentary always fresh Rodeway Breakfast, and Free USA Today weekdays.
Tour Escondido California This North County urban center is host to the Performing Arts Center and many local wilderness parks and resorts.
Also look for the major recreation and sports centers.
San Diego Wild Animal Park The San Diego Wild Animal Park comprises 1,800 acres located
five miles east of Escondido. It was started as a breeding facility for
the San Diego Zoo's larger mammals. Today
there are over 2,500 animals here and also 250 species of exotic plants.
Welk Resort Theatre & Museum - North Escondido
One of the most outstanding features of the Welk Resort San Diego is the friendly and intimate 339 seat threatre.
It includes a museum with memorabilia highlighting the life and career of legendary band leader Lawrence Welk.
Every year, the Welk Resort Theatre is home to top-notch talent, performing Broadway style musicals and comedy acts.
Fallbrook Avocado Festival - Late April
Downtown Main Street;
Festival Website;
Annual festival held the last weekend in April featuring this major local produce item
in a big variety of edible options. Expect to see 70,000 people to descend on the streets
of Fallbrook where 350 vendors serve up samples of guacomole, avocado salsa, avocado chips,
and other delights made from the omnipresent green fruit. Look for the Avocado Experience
which will provide a lot of information about the avocado industry.
FYI - Avocados are rich in potassium and vitamins E and B6.
Art & Cultural Center at Fallbrook 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028; 760-728-1414;
Gallery Website;
Cornerstone of the Fallbrook Art Scenew with exhibitions in that change monthly and
include national level shows in painting, sculpture, ceramics, and glass.
The Center's open plan 3500 sq ft gallery is reconfigured for each exhibition and
includes gallery, conference room and soda fountain.
- National Wildlife Art Show - May
- Sculpture Show - Oct
Gourd Art Festival - Fallbrook [JUNE]
Over 44 exhibitors offering everything from fabulous works of gourd art to gourd books, tools, and supplies.
Award-winning gourd art in the Gourd Art Competition, housed in two big tents.
Rainbow Oaks Faire Antique art, flowers and crafts fair every weekend on the grass, under the oaks.
This market is an absolutely beautiful place to sell, relax and enjoy one of the prettiest outdoor market settings anywhere.
Pala Mesa California Golf Resort 2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028; 760.728.5881;
Resort Website;
Spectacular mountain views provide the backdrop to this fine golf resort.
Golf Course - This beautifully manicured 18-hole, Par 72, championship course accented with magnificent oaks, sycamores, and elms continues to be recognized as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the San Diego area. Turf Composition: Greens are Poa Annua. Fairways a are mixture of Poa Annua, Bermuda and Rye Grass.
AquaTerra - dine at one of North San Diego County's favorite fine dining restaurant for prime beef, seafood, shellfish and sushi.
Meeting Space - Over 17,500 sq.ft of flexible indoor/outdoor banquet space.
Reidy Creek Golf Course - No. Escondido
The 18 holes play through a natural valley, providing the course with a rolling terrain that ensures no two holes are alike, something rarely found on an executive course.
Golf Club of California - Bonsall CA
Designed by Johnny Pott/Wade Cable, the Golf Club golf course opened in 2002 making it northern San Diego County's newest private golf course.
Members of The Golf Club enjoy expanded guest play policies, corporate casitas, a business center, and relaxation in an early-California clubhouse setting.
Located in the pristine foothills of the city of Fallbrook, the beauty of the course and surrounding community make for an unforgettable golfing experience.
Welk Resort Golf Courses - North Escondido
The Welk Resort Golf Course is a 36 hole facility, designed by David Rainville and originally built in 1964.
Practice your short game on one of two practice greens or on the chipping green.
Dixon Lake Recreation Area - North Escondido
Fishing lake and campground located immediately south of Daley Ranch.
Night fishing is available during the summer months. Features annual 4-day trout derby in Nov.
Dinwiddie Preserve corner of Brook Road and Stage Coach Lane;
13 acres of open field, trees, and a meandering year-round stream, known historically as Cienega Creek. A half-mile loop for walkers and joggers has been installed.
Los Jilgueros Preserve Mission Road - across from Fallbrook Airport
The 46-acre preserve features a 1.5-mile loop trail, ponds and wetlands, a Firescape Demonstration garden,
and a native plant restoration area. More than 130 species of birds have been identified in the area.
San Luis Rey Downs - Golf and Country Club
One of the premier golf courses in North San Diego County. Features championship golf course, hotel, and restaurant.
This magnificent 6750 yard championship eighteen hole golf course winds through the heart of the San Luis Rey River Valley.
Fallbrook Golf Club 2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook, CA. 92028; 760-728-8334;
Club Weblink;
18 Hole Championship Golf Course - Open to the Public.
Situated in beautiful Gird Valley, this par-72 golf course is accented by mature trees,
including native Live Oak, Sycamore and Eucalyptus along with well manicured, strategically
placed greens, and sand and water on many holes.
Fallbrook Airport 2155 South Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028; (760) 723-8395;
Within walking distance of the Village of Fallbrook, with hotels and restaurants,
this county operated airport is perfect for avoiding the busy traffic and coastal fog of San Diego airspace.
L18 Airpark Official Airport Website