Bonsall accommodation from NZ$123

Of course, you'd be mad to visit Bonsall without visiting the Legoland California. The Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad and Motel 6 Carlsbad Downtown are handy options for visitors because they are within a 100 metres radius of Legoland California.

25 kilometres from the centre of Bonsall is the Rancho California Inn. Alternatively, the Residence Inn by Marriott Temecula Murrieta is 30 kilometres away. Two more hotel and apartment options in the area include the Que Syrah and the Carter Estate Winery and Resort.

You'd have to be a goose to leave Bonsall without seeing the other things on offer in Southern California. Visit the art galleries, open-air exhibits and street art in Southern California. Those who love nature can also take the time to check out the region's beaches. Or spend some time snowboarding, skiing and rock climbing while you're here.

Looking for more to do? Spend some time exploring the Oceanside Pier, California Surf Museum and Mission San Luis Rey Church, which you'll find in Oceanside, 12 kilometres to the southwest of Bonsall. If you'd like to spend a few nights in Oceanside, check out the Super 8 Oceanside and Courtyard San Diego Oceanside. Alternatively, you could stay in Carlsbad, 19 kilometres to the southwest of Bonsall, where you'll find the Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad and Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad. Should you choose to stay in Carlsbad, set aside some time to check out the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Sealife Aquarium.

McClellan-Palomar Airport is the most practical airport for accessing Bonsall and is 19 kilometres from the CBD. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad or the TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista.