Bunny: Well, gee, I don’t exactly know how to answer this one. Yep, there are parts of F’brook that are a little downtrodden (to use your word), but, overall, it is a nice place to live.
I would recommend doing more than just a drive through. Take a long afternoon and look around – all the way around – meaning the entire town. I have been here over four years now, but would be the first one to say that it isn’t for everyone.
I grew up in a small town as well, and that is the one thing that I really like about Fallbrook. There is a very strange dichotomy here: There is a great deal of affluence, juxtaposed with a very working class environment.
Start at the end of Mission Road, where it intersects with Highway 76. That shopping center is River Village (and is technically Bonsall). Work your way up Mission back towards town. When you hit Mission Road and Main, turn back around at Main and head through the center of town, making certain to hit the side streets around Mission. Best street to use for that is Alvarado. Nose around and take your time. If you still have issues, I would recommend looking at Bonsall as well.
