Convenient access, personal service make holiday shopping a pleasure in Fallbrook's historic downtown

Set aside a few hours to discover holiday shopping in Fallbrook's historic downtown. You'll be glad you did.

Plenty of attractive, new merchandise is in the unique boutiques on Main Avenue and the choices are great. There are some new shopkeepers to meet who are willing to discuss today's trends and ideas for that perfect gift. It's easy to get inspiration and make decisions in this low-stress, strolling environment without being jostled by a crowd.

In visiting with Sandy Hull, owner of 100 Main, a fashionable women's clothing boutique, we learned that traditional colors and clean lines are "w...