While enjoying the sights of the surrounding agriculture and landscape, you will notice a large number of equestrian properties in the community. While there are a significant number of private horse breeders, trainers, and boarding centers, Bonsall also boasts the prestigious Vessels StallionFarm , which is responsible for some of the most desirable Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses on both the national and international level. The widely respected San Luis Rey Downs Training Center can also be found in Bonsall. It is the only auxiliary training track that has been continuously approved since 1984 by the California Horse Racing Board. This widely acclaimed facility offers a one-mile track and a smaller training track, as well as an equine pool and many other amenities. Fallbrook also offers a unique program to help youths and adults who have physical challenges by giving them an opportunity for improvement through a horse˙s strong, rhythmic motion in the REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. This worthy, non-profit effort is assisted by teams of volunteers of all ages that help the disabled riders as well as care for the horses.
For the perfect weekend getaway, Fallbrook and Bonsall offer myriad choices. Golf enthusiasts will find several quality courses to choose from, and most resorts also offer tennis for those who desire a choice of activities. Bonsall is home to Vista Valley Country Clubwhich offers terrific dining while looking out onto the rolling hills of the golf course. Estates and smaller Villas are neighbors to this lovely, yet challenging course. San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course lies along the San Luis Rey river bed. Its wide open fairways provide a center piece to the surrounding hills. Lodging is available here for a lovely weekend visit. Fallbrook is proud to claim The Golf Club of California; a private club with luxury dining. Coming in 2008, casitas will be built to accommodate out of area members. Surrounding estate homes enjoy golf course vistas. Pala MesaResort, features golf, tennis, lodging and fine dining at AquaterraRestaurant. This is one of the areas favorite watering holes. FallbrookGolf Course is a splendid public course, embraced by 100 year old oaks. Dining at the Hukilau, on the grounds of the golf course, features Hawaiian specialties as well as great American fare. Local inns and bed and breakfast establishments cater to weekenders wishing to escape to a rural destination for rest and relaxation. Accommodations range from affordable motel rooms to high-end establishments complete with exquisite antiques.
