Overview
Fallbrook is a city in North County (San Diego County).
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Fallbrook
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum
A collection of gems and minerals with the highlight being fluorescent gems.
Fallbrook Art Center
Rotating art exhibits year-round
Los Jilgueros Preserve
A 1.5 mile nature trail that leads through a garden of over 100 species of drought-resistant plants.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Temecula)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLD McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad — 17 mi away. Directions
- SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Santa Ana — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
Fallbrook is west of Interstate 15. Take the Mission Road exit (Exit 51) and head west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum, Fallbrook Art Center
- Lunch Garden Center Cafe & Grill
- Afternoon Los Jilgueros Preserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Fallbrook has a population of 30,000 people. The average daytime high is 76 degrees, with the warmest summer temperatures seldom exceeding 90 degrees. Most of the area is frost-free; during the coldest periods the average nighttime temperature is about 42 degrees.
It is the self-titled "Avocado Capital of the World" with avocado farming being a predominant industry around the city. It is also the east entrance to the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base.
Get in
By car
Fallbrook is west of Interstate 15. Take the Mission Road exit (Exit 51) and head west.
By bus
North County Transit District provides bus service to Fallbrook.
See
Do
Learn
Eat
Eat Garden Center Cafe & Grill
Sleep
Stay Econo Lodge Inn
King single, Queen double, comfortable furniture, modern efficiencies and trim, granite vanity with mirror, hair dryer, iron and board, wireless internet, over 70 cable channels, electronic controlled air and a coffee makers. Suites are available with balcony, Jacuzzi or 3 bed arrangements for family. Pet friendly, a $15 fee applies. A standard continental quick breakfast is offered in the lobby area from 7AM-10AM.
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