Bonsall is located in the rolling foothills of North San Diego County on Highway 76.
The community was begun after John Bonsall, a Methodist minister, was hauling lumber through Gopher Canyon more than a century ago and was struck by the beauty of the place. He built a house and planted a fruit orchard in 1879. The town was first known as Mount Fairview. It has been acclaimed by many as one of the most unique communities in Southern California.
      Residents have easy access to I-15, is located twelve (12) miles from the Pacific Ocean and situated along the beautiful San Luis Rey River on approximately 32 square miles. With a population of only 10,000 people, its rural, equestrian, small town charm, cool summers and mild winters have turned many passer-by travelers into full-time residents.
      This unique community offers an unmatched package of amenities: five golf and tennis country clubs within 10 minutes of the town, award winning, state-of-the-art schools, along with a variety of business, shopping and dining opportunities. These amenities are accented by an abundance of rolling hills, expansive views, fresh air and blue skies--all within an hour's drive of metropolitan San Diego, as well as nearby Orange and Riverside Counties.

Airports
Bonsall is located 20 minutes from the Palomar Airport (commuter);
45 minutes from the San Diego International Airport (Lindberg Field);
1 hour from John Wayne Airport (Orange County)

Equestrian
Several horse-boarding and equestrian-related facilities lie within the greater Bonsall area, including the famed San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center.

Vineyards
The nearby ones are in Temecula which boasts nearly a dozen wineries including Callaway, Wilson Creek, Palomar, Weins, Ponte and Thornton.

Major Freeways
Bonsall is located 5 minutes from Interstate-15 and 20 minutes from Interstate-5.

Hospitals
Bonsall is located 10 minutes from Fallbrook Hospital and Acute Care Facility, 15 minutes from Tri-City Medical Center and 20 minutes from Palomar Medical Center.