Live Like the Locals: a San Diego County Guidebook

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Live Like the Locals: a San Diego County Guidebook

City/town information

Old Towne- District for Dining, Entertainment, Night Life, Shopping 50 Wineries to explore! Casinos! Any restaurant or store you can think of! Just 2 exits North on I-15 from the house
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Temecula
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Old Towne- District for Dining, Entertainment, Night Life, Shopping 50 Wineries to explore! Casinos! Any restaurant or store you can think of! Just 2 exits North on I-15 from the house
Avocado Capital of the World! On average it is 10 degrees cooler than Temecula, so it's perfect for outdoor activities. Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9-1:30 Locals hike Monserate Mountain (plenty of parking at trailhead), and the Santa Margarita River Trail. For the exercise enthusiasts: pop-in to Fallbrook Crossfit for a class, M-F! Best grocery prices: The Grocery Outlet Eat like the locals: On weekends, it's Estrellas Mexican Cuisine on Mission Ave, Z Cafe anytime, and Bakin' It Up Collective on Saturdays! Best donuts and Boba Tea: Donut Pantry For those with military base access, there is a back gate to Camp Pendleton in Fallbrook. All passengers in vehicle must have military ID or be a dependent.
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Fallbrook
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Avocado Capital of the World! On average it is 10 degrees cooler than Temecula, so it's perfect for outdoor activities. Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9-1:30 Locals hike Monserate Mountain (plenty of parking at trailhead), and the Santa Margarita River Trail. For the exercise enthusiasts: pop-in to Fallbrook Crossfit for a class, M-F! Best grocery prices: The Grocery Outlet Eat like the locals: On weekends, it's Estrellas Mexican Cuisine on Mission Ave, Z Cafe anytime, and Bakin' It Up Collective on Saturdays! Best donuts and Boba Tea: Donut Pantry For those with military base access, there is a back gate to Camp Pendleton in Fallbrook. All passengers in vehicle must have military ID or be a dependent.

Sightseeing

See wild sea lions up close. Recommend during the week because parking can be hard to find on weekends. This is 54 mins South on 1-15
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1100 Coast Blvd
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See wild sea lions up close. Recommend during the week because parking can be hard to find on weekends. This is 54 mins South on 1-15
Round trip is just over 3 miles (up and down). Moderately hard trail-- but just get as far as you can! The views are incredible. Awesome early morning or early evening experience. About 15 mins from house.
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Monserate Mtn Trailhead
243 Horse Ranch Creek Rd
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Round trip is just over 3 miles (up and down). Moderately hard trail-- but just get as far as you can! The views are incredible. Awesome early morning or early evening experience. About 15 mins from house.
Fun winery and tasting room. Usually has seasonally appropriate family attractions. Very popular wedding venue. One of 50 wineries on "winery row." In Temecula just over 20 mins away.
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Pelter Winery
40275 Calle Contento
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Fun winery and tasting room. Usually has seasonally appropriate family attractions. Very popular wedding venue. One of 50 wineries on "winery row." In Temecula just over 20 mins away.
Very popular casino, less than 20 mins from house.
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Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy
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Very popular casino, less than 20 mins from house.
This casino has an incredibly fun lazy river, pools, poolside bars with rentable cabanas. Good for all ages. 35 minutes Southeast of house.
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Harrah's Resort Southern California
777 S Resort Dr
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This casino has an incredibly fun lazy river, pools, poolside bars with rentable cabanas. Good for all ages. 35 minutes Southeast of house.
This is the place to go if you're looking for a more touristy vibe. Lots of boutiques, antique stores, gift shops. Plenty of great restaurants for dining "al fresco." In the evenings, it is a popular bar and clubbing scene. 15 minutes from the house in Temecula. The "Temecula Olive Oil Company" has a storefront here--great place to taste and purchase locally grown and pressed olive oil!
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Old Town Temecula House of Jerky
28655 Old Town Front St
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This is the place to go if you're looking for a more touristy vibe. Lots of boutiques, antique stores, gift shops. Plenty of great restaurants for dining "al fresco." In the evenings, it is a popular bar and clubbing scene. 15 minutes from the house in Temecula. The "Temecula Olive Oil Company" has a storefront here--great place to taste and purchase locally grown and pressed olive oil!
If you want to have an interesting "people watching" day on the beach, this is the one to go to. Very eclectic and energetic mixture of humans go here. It is also very close to Belmont Park (laid back amusement park with free parking/entry--only pay per ride). Sea World is also in this neck of the woods. Lots of restaurants. One hour South from house on I-15.
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3000 Mission Boulevard
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If you want to have an interesting "people watching" day on the beach, this is the one to go to. Very eclectic and energetic mixture of humans go here. It is also very close to Belmont Park (laid back amusement park with free parking/entry--only pay per ride). Sea World is also in this neck of the woods. Lots of restaurants. One hour South from house on I-15.
The most incredible zoo! It is layers upon layers of animals at every turn. This is a zoo you go back to multiple times throughout the year. We love the Skyfari gondola that is free with a ticket. One hour South on I-15.
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2920 Zoo Dr
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The most incredible zoo! It is layers upon layers of animals at every turn. This is a zoo you go back to multiple times throughout the year. We love the Skyfari gondola that is free with a ticket. One hour South on I-15.
A must-do with kids in the fall. HUGE pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, and carnival games. 38 mins Southeast from house.
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Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Rd
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A must-do with kids in the fall. HUGE pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, and carnival games. 38 mins Southeast from house.
This is a great state park for hiking and seeing the Hale Telescope. It also snows on this mountain the winter months. 54 min southeast of home. Pro tip: try to experience the mountains and the ocean in one day!
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Palomar Mountain
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This is a great state park for hiking and seeing the Hale Telescope. It also snows on this mountain the winter months. 54 min southeast of home. Pro tip: try to experience the mountains and the ocean in one day!
This is a personal favorite. There is something so peaceful about the stillness and quiet of the desert. So many diverse trails for hiking. You will drive thru a cool little town called Borrego Springs. There are huge metal sculptures all over the desert. Plan for a much hotter climate during the day, much colder at night. There are also natural hot springs you can drive to and swim in. 1 .5 hours from house. Great day trip.
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Anza Borrego State Park;
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This is a personal favorite. There is something so peaceful about the stillness and quiet of the desert. So many diverse trails for hiking. You will drive thru a cool little town called Borrego Springs. There are huge metal sculptures all over the desert. Plan for a much hotter climate during the day, much colder at night. There are also natural hot springs you can drive to and swim in. 1 .5 hours from house. Great day trip.

Food scene

Cute Fallbrook local winery with family friendly atmosphere. Chickens run free on the property and there are always fun events planned. Chill bar and seating areas to relax at. Typically food vendors are on-site as well.
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The Vineyard 1924
1924 E Mission Rd
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Cute Fallbrook local winery with family friendly atmosphere. Chickens run free on the property and there are always fun events planned. Chill bar and seating areas to relax at. Typically food vendors are on-site as well.

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Traffic on I-15

IF you can, avoid northbound I-15 between 3pm and 6pm Mondays thru Fridays. Commuter traffic can be pretty heavy. Southbound I-15 traffic is heavy in the mornings during rush hours.
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Temperature Fluxuations within a 20 min radius of house!

If you are heading towards THE COAST from the house, make sure to pack a sweater. It is typically 10 degrees cooler or more near the ocean. If you are heading towards Temecula or the desert areas, it is typically 10 degrees warmer or more. The evenings cool off so make sure to still pack the sweater! IF you head over to Fallbrook proper, the temps will remain the same as the temp at the house.