Bonsall sits along the San Luis Rey River about 12 miles from the coast in the northern part of San Diego County. The area is known for its equestrian lifestyle and rural small town charm. Bonsall is named for a retired Methodist minister who developed the fruit industry in the area. 

With easy access to I-15, Bonsall is located twelve (12) miles from the Pacific Ocean on Highway 76 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.