Location: Pala
Top Things to do in Pala
Top 10 Things to do in Pala, United States
Pala is a small, mostly Native American, community located in the Pala Indian Reservation, located within San Diego County, California near Fallbrook. For centuries a traditional gathering place of native peoples, it was selected in the early 19th century by Spanish Franciscan missionaries as the site of a mission to serve the Native Americans.
Restaurants in Pala
1. Pala Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Try your luck at any of the 2,000 slot machines or 59 table games including Baccarat, Blackjack, Pai-Gow and Caribbean Stud Poker.
Reviewed By Mark S - Altadena, California, United States
Spent several hours here and were pleasantly surprised at the casino's hospitable atmosphere. Not nearly as crowded or as smoky as the Pechanga located about 15 miles down the highway, and the coffee shop dining was pretty good. If you're staying around Temecula, you might think about trying Pala. Same games, less hassle. Why not?
2. Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Nestled in the rolling hills of Fallbrook, California lies the Grand Tradition Estate. Its 15 acres of year-round gardens are a beloved Southern California landmark. Discover a profusion of natural splendor along carefully crafted pathways of flowering plants, majestic palms and cascading waterfalls. Dedicated in 1984 by the McDougal family, these magnificent grounds have hosted over a million visitors from around the world.Come walk the property, eat lunch at The Veranda Restaurant, or enjoy a chef prepared picnic lunch on the manicured grounds of this north San Diego County gem. Make reservations for lunch at The Veranda Restaurant serving daily from 11am to 2pm.
Reviewed By JAMES T - Chula Vista
Oldest Grand Lady's Wedding & Reception was held at Grand Traditions on June 10, 2017. Not only is it a WONDERFUL VENUE for Weddings, but Professional Meetings, Birthday Parties, and Family Events will find this the PERFECT SPOT!! Grand Traditions Planners are available to make anything celebration "Happen".
3. Harrah's Resort Southern California
Overall Ratings
4 based on 541 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen M - West Covina
We just returned from another visit to Harrahs Southern California. Harrahs has become our favorite Southern California Resort! We went for my wife’s birthday and tried their restaurant Fiore for the first time. I recommend making a reservation in advance because the last time we were there they weren’t taking walk-ins, we arrived on time and were seated right away in a booth which I would recommend. Our server was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. We shared a shrimp cocktail then shared the house salad which was fresh and delicious Get this! I had a New York Strip and it was cooked exactly as I asked plus 2 sides I chose a baked potato and asparagus. We also had a bottle of wine. Worth the $$$. We also gambled quite a bit and came home with money.
4. Mission San Antonio de Pala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By David W - Jenks, Oklahoma
This is a small mission, which I proported to be the oldest in the area. The bell tower is separated from the church, not a common construction in Missions. We observed the bells, strolled through the aged cemetery and then entered the church. It was long and darkened. Definitely a step back into the past.
5. Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
An easy trip to the country. Just 2 minutes the I-15 hwy or hwy 76. Discover one of San Diego's most popular destinations. Free Admission and Free Parking. Acres of lush gardens set on a turn of the century farm surrounded by ancient oak forest Organic farm to table cafe overlooking the water wheel fed lily pond 1898 Red Barn Live Music Saturdays on the Garden Terrace Live Seminar Stage Monthly Fairs and Festivals Gourmet Country Kitchen Farm House Home, Garden and Lifestyle Gift shop
Reviewed By Frank H - Fallbrook, California
Fun for a weekend stroll or family photo opportunity. See, feed and pet the goats. Great Sunday breakfast and fresh pies. Great place for weddings/showers and to buy plants/flowers. They have art shows and great art classes for adults. Jacquie Hughes taught an art class there and it was a lot of fun and very reasonable.
6. Casino Pauma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Lively casino nestled in a citrus grove offers 24 hours of gaming along with budget dining and live entertainment.
Reviewed By Mary C - San Clemente, California, United States
The casino seems to be for the local community. Everyone in the area knows about it. It has been completely overhauled. It is nice and clean. I was there yesterday. They seemed to be very grounded. They had handouts for those who gamble a lot. It was difficult to get a machine that I liked. Not enough machines in the no smoking area. After an hour, we left.
7. Nurtured By Nature
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Ashley L
If you have the opportunity to visit Nurtured by Nature, DO IT! The owners are genuine and accommodating. In addition to the fun activities, I learned about the animals we were visiting with as well. We visited with a sloth, a paca, held an armadillo, fed and pet a porcupine and lemur. We had fun play time with several baby otters and had about an hour of pool time with adult otters. This was such a memorable experience. I forgot I was a 32 year old adult and giggled like a little girl all day long!
8. Pala Casino Resort Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
This casino resort and spa is about 50 miles(85kms) north from San Diego. The resort complex are very spacious with casino and "choices" restaurant serving lobster buffet :all you can eat on thursday night/one jumbo lobster tail on tuesday night from4pm-9pm. So please plan in advance , be not too hurried just arrive on 6-7pm for not too long wating line. Tip for firstcomer , just go to the member counter within walks from the restaurant to register your ID or passport for getting 20% discount privilege card for instance use. The food served there includes salad, pork, beef, chicken grilled steaks, mexican cuisines, chinese dimsum, Japanese sushi and, highlight lobster and alaskan king crabs. Nonalcoholic drinks are also included in the buffet package. Too far drive, deserves your money and taste to be there!!!
9. Bar 2 Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Nancy D - Los Angeles, California
Fantastic orchards. Park your car. Pick up a pail at the fruit stand and jaunt around the orchards, There are oodles and oodles of persimmon trees of two varieties. Also pomegranate trees. You can walk freely around the property as you pick (and sample) the fruit. It was so much fun. When you're done have your fruit weighed, pay and go. The persimmons were .70lb and pomegranates $1.00/lb. There were many other people there who came to pick fruit when we were there. Recommended. Great activity for friends or families.
10. Keys Creek Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By patchca - San Diego, California
Had the pleasure of visiting here on Saturday and had a delightful High Tea with my daughter-in-law and 3 of her friends. Although the flowering season of the lavender was over, we sat on the porch which offered us a gorgeous view of the valley and the farm and enjoyed our afternoon tea served on Royal Albert chinaware. Finished the day by purchasing a few lavender items. The ladies at the residence were extremely nice and very friendly. Would love to go back there when the lavender is in bloom.
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