I had such a great experience at the Fallbrook Art Center! The admission was only $5 for the…read moreexhibit I attended (though I love that pricing varies depending on the exhibit -- it makes it accessible and fair based on what's being shown). The space itself is welcoming and thoughtfully curated, and you can tell they really care about supporting artists and the community. The exhibits were engaging and well-presented, with a nice variety of styles and mediums. What really stood out to me was the staff -- everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made the experience feel personal without being overbearing, and they were happy to answer questions about the artwork. It's such a gem in Fallbrook. Definitely worth a visit if you appreciate art, want something affordable to do, or just want to support a great local spot. I'll absolutely be back for future exhibits! You can also get decent priced quality food next door.

A beautiful showing of multiple artists in various mediums. Wonderful treasures for purchase…read more Be sure to allow for a memorable lunch at the attached bistro "Cafe des Artistes"‼

A group of artists formed Fallbrook Art Association in the early 1960s and recently opened The…read moreGallery at 127 N. Main Ave. As you enter The Gallery you are greeted by a showing artist and can view artwork by various local artists with new art added monthly in the beautiful 1,200-square-foot space. Art classes, monthly shows, and receptions make this a great part of Main Street.

From the owner: A Gallery for local artists.read more

Fantastic collection of hundreds of paintings by well known, and not so well known, watercolor…read moreartists. Gallery is operated by very skilled, and knowledgeable staff. You can purchase originals, or digital reproductions on watercolor paper. Located off the beaten path. A must see if you enjoy fine art.

From the owner: We are a watercolor gallery located in Fallbrook, CA.read more

So I've been meaning to come to this festival for ages - just wasn't able to get around to it this…read moretime of the year since I usually either forgot when it was or had something else going on. Finally made it in 2026. Parked in the shaded parking lot of Fallbrook High School and in a short while a comfy air conditioned shuttle bus took a bunch of us up to the 7-11 at the south end of the festival at Main Ave and Fallbrook Street. I had read all the reviews so I knew not to expect a lot of avocado themed items like I would have imagined they might have - avocado beer, avocado wine, Indonesian avocado coffee (es apulkat), avocado shaped bumper cars and other avocado themed fairground rides, folks walking around dressed in avocado costumes, a guacamole wrestling ring, etc. But I did go on a scavenger hunt of all avocado related items mentioned in reviews from years past. The festival is on Main avenue between W Fallbrook Street and E Mission Road on the north end. There were all sorts of booths like you'd see at a street fair or farmers market. There was also The Fun Zone - a huge play area for kids with all sorts of things like a giant slide. So first thing I got was the Holy Guaca-Moly guacamole and chips for ten bucks - it seemed like there was one of these booths at every other intersection along Main avenue. It was good guacamole but you don't get a lot for the amount they were charging. Next I went to the Coal Bunker to try the pork and the shrimp stuffed avocados. They also had chicken as well as quinoa stuffed avocados. Of the two I tried the shrimp most definitely ruled - would get that again. After that I went to Bakin' It Up to try their avocado ice cream and avocado fudge bar - the avocado ice cream was a nice cold treat for a warm day and the avocado fudge was very creamy - no surprise since avocado is the first ingredient listed on the packaging. I also went next door to The Spoiled Avocado, who were also advertising Avocado Fudge. They were giving out samples and this was different - actual chocolate pieces made with avocado oil - they were not creamy but solid pieces in all sorts of flavors - classic, walnut, orange, peanut butter, salted caramel. I also paid a visit to the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society which was a nice detour to get away from the crowds. Finally there seemed to be a lot of folks selling boxes of Hass from Del Rey Avocado Company. I would have gotten one as well but instead I got Zutanos from Everdawn Farms and Fuertes from Del Sol Ranch so I left the festival content with my avocado haul.

Very disappointed. Nothing about this was avocado themed. The only thing "avocado" themed were a 2…read moreor 3 guacamole stands every other block. This was just an oversized, overcrowded street market.

Ok so I will split this into two reviews:…read more 1: the ships and actual adventure 2: the reservation process and customer service 1: booked a trip for the Spanish replica ship adventure the San Salvador and really loved it. The ticket also got you access to the other ships to walk around which was cool. But the coolest part was that San Salvador was sailed like they would have sailed it waaay back when. We got to see real rigging masts sails steering all being done by a crew and it was a totally amazing experience and such a perfect day. Bonus: we saw dolphins and it was a perfect day. Drawback: the gentlemen speaking throughout didn't talk into his mic often so missed a lot but oh well - who's really going for history?! such a good time!!. 2. I had a good with my tickets and called and tried to talk to folks in person and could never get someone. The tickets were cancelled but not refunded which was a bummer and staff in the kiosk even said they phone lines were messed up. A bummer. :(

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is honestly one of the most impressive history museums I've…read morevisited because the artifacts are the museum. You aren't just looking at history -- you're surrounded by ships that actually survived it. The Star of India, launched in 1863, survived mutiny, violent storms, collisions at sea, and decades carrying immigrants across dangerous oceans. Some sailors believed the ship was cursed after captains died during early voyages, yet somehow she survived long enough to become the oldest active sailing ship in the world. HMS Surprise shows the brutal reality of naval warfare during the Age of Sail. Ships like this once carried enough cannon firepower to destroy enemy vessels while sailors lived packed below deck surrounded by gunpowder, disease, and fear of battle. The Berkeley steam ferry even helped evacuate survivors during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake while much of the city burned. One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Soviet B-39 submarine from the Cold War. The inside is unbelievably cramped and gives you a real sense of what life was like beneath the ocean during one of the most dangerous periods in modern history. The USS Dolphin may have been my favorite. This experimental deep-diving U.S. Navy submarine helped test advanced underwater technology and launched the deepest-fired torpedo in naval history. The museum also includes the San Salvador, recreating the ship that explored California's coastline in 1542 -- long before America existed as a country. What makes this place incredible is the timeline it creates: 1500s exploration... 1800s global sailing... steam-powered industry... world wars... Cold War submarines... All sitting together in one harbor. This place doesn't just teach maritime history -- it shows how ships shaped exploration, immigration, trade, warfare, and entire empires.

Chris did a great job on a shadow box to commemorate my dad's pilot career. We were only a week and…read morea half before Christmas and they said they would get it done for us and they delivered. The shadow box completely exceeded our expectations. Jackie has such a great eye for design and helped us pick out the materials & lay out the shadow box to be balanced and look professional. It came out perfect! My dad absolutely loved his Christmas present and it's now hanging above his fireplace so he can enjoy it every day.

Chris helped me frame my very large print I bought and the customer service was beyond top notch…read more He listened to my needs and offered the perfect solution in my price range. He even helped me drive it to a friend's car for me to transport it! It was a very easy and pleasant experience to work with Chris and it turned out beautifully!