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Bonsall Nestled among citrus and avocado groves and located in the rolling hills of San Diego North's inland valley, relaxed and natural Bonsall is home to one of the most prestigious Thoroughbred training centers, San Luis Rey Downs. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding equestrian trails, beautiful farms and horse ranches, as well as take advantage of nearby tennis, golf, fine dining, shopping and resort accommodations. For more information, contact the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1142, Bonsall, CA 92003, 760-630-1933. Escondido A community rich in history and culture, Escondido is home to wonderful antique shops, fine-dining, and state-of-the-art theater at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The center's $81 million complex is dedicated to presenting performing and visual arts, and is a full-service conference center. In addition to a spectrum of things to see and do, the area around Escondido includes the San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Pasqual Battlefield Museum, Heritage Walk at Grape Day Park, Welk Resort Center, Iceoplex iceskating complex, Escondido sports center, wineries, boating, shopping, dining, golf and a charming downtown. Escondido also has a Certified Farmer's Market each Tuesday and some of the best antiquing. There is always something for everyone in Escondido. For more information, contact the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau, 360 North Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025, 760-745-4741, 800-848-3336 or the City of Escondido, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, 92025, 760-839-4691, or Escondido Experience. Fallbrook Known as the avocado capital of the world, Fallbrook's country roads will surprise you with breathtaking beauty and rural, historic atmosphere. Avocado orchards, orange groves and nurseries surround the community. Don't miss some of the best art and antique shops around, bountiful produce stands, exotic nurseries and some of the best golf in the county. In this very friendly town, merchants, and residents welcome the opportunity to share stories about their community and their country lifestyle. For more information, contact the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, 233 E. Mission Road, Suite A, Fallbrook, CA 92028, 760-728-5845. Poway Poway is a thriving community with an abundance of activities for visitors to enjoy. Known as the meeting place of the valleys, Poway is nestled in an idyllic valley surrounded by mountains. Visitors can enjoy the historic Heritage Museum and Poway-Midland Railroad, as well as the hiking at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and Goodan Ranch. Lake Poway and Old Poway Park are ideal for group activities or a leisurely picnic. Play a round of golf at Maderas Golf Club and enjoy an overnight stay at the Poway Country Inn. For more information, contact the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 13381 Poway Road, P.O. Box 868, Poway, CA 92074, 858-748-0016 or the City of Poway, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92074-0789, 858-679-4202. Ramona Located at the foot of the Cuyamaca Mountains, Ramona is known as the Valley of the Sun. Ramona offers its visitors a variety of great outdoor activities including hiking, mountain climbing, tennis, swimming, and horseback riding. Nearby Lake Sutherland offers a relaxing scenic option for nature lovers and photographers. Roadside produce stands abound and visitors must visit the Guy Woodward Museum on Main Street. Ramona was known as the Turkey Capitol of the World. Thousands of turkeys were raised and shipped all over the world. Ranches and homes have replaced these farms but the community still enjoys its rural atmosphere and friendliness. For more information, contact the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, 960 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065, 760-789-1311. Rancho Bernardo Termed a 52-week vacationland, Rancho Bernardo is home to many fine accommodations, golf courses, and the Bernardo Winery, one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in Southern California. People are in awe as they drive Interstate 15 from either direction and come upon the lush valley nestled between rock-studded hills. Rancho Bernardo, a relatively new community in Southern California, was developed as a planned community in the early 60's. Now with a population of 40,000, it is noted for its high quality lodging, dining, boutique shopping, golf courses and one of the best school districts in the state. For more information, contact the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, 11650 Iberia Place, #220, San Diego, CA 92128, 858-487-1767. San Marcos San Marcos is one of the most dynamic cities in San Diego North. With a population of 72,000, it blends a small-town informality with positive forward-looking development and growth. While the multiple dining options at historic Old California Restaurant Row and the nearby Edwards Cinema make it attractive to visitors, San Marcos has become a viable educational and commercial center with one of the newest state universities, California State University, San Marcos. The community also boasts the area's only lakeside resort, Lake San Marcos Resort, which has a relaxed resort climate loved by visitors and residents alike. For more information, contact the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, 939 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92069, 760-744-1270, fax 760-744-5230. Valley Center Valley Center invites you to visit its community, 95 square miles of rustic beauty, and just 45 miles north of San Diego. The annual Valley Center Western Days are held each Memorial Day weekend and Bates Nut Farm, operated by four generations of the Bates family, offers incredible values on nuts and candies. It also offers a wide array of activities from arts and crafts fairs in the summer, a pumpkin patch in the fall, and holiday activities. Children of all ages will enjoy Bell Gardens, a full-scale working farm that offers beautiful picnic grounds, vegetables stands, train rides and more. Those longing for a rural life have found a home in Valley Center, where you can find beautiful orange groves, working horse ranches, vegetable farms, and hiking and riding trails. For more information, contact the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce, 29115-H Valley Center Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, at 760-749-8472. Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vista In 18 square miles of scenic foothills, just seven miles from the Pacific Ocean, lies the attractive City of Vista. Rising from a height of 160 to 300 ft. above sea level, Vista claims the most ideal weather and temperature climate in the United States, with smog virtually unknown to the area. There are thousands of acres producing citrus fruits, avocados, macadamia nuts, flowers, cactus, and some rare fruits, as well as vegetables. Vista also hosts a variety of attractions of interest to tourists including the Moonlight Amphitheatre, the Avo Playhouse, the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, The Wave Waterpark and multiple special events including the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum's very popular "threshing bees" held the third and fourth weekends of June and October. For more information, contact the Vista Chamber of Commerce at 127 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084, 760-726-1122 or the City of Vista, Parks & Community Services, 760-726-1340, ext. 1146. Back to top | |||
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