Escondido

Climate

Escondido is located 30 miles north of San Diego on I-15, and 20 miles east/inland of Oceanside on State Route 78. The nearest major airport is the San Diego International Airport in San Diego. The nearest general aviation airport is Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.
The North County Transit District (NCTD) operates bus routes throughout northern San Diego County, as well as the Sprinter, a new light rail line running along Route 78 between Escondido and Oceanside.
Buses and the Sprinter train calls at , located at 700 W Valley Pkwy.

• San Diego Archaeological Center

  phone: +1 760 291-0370
  address: 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd
  Dedicated to "the care, management, and curation of archaeological artifacts discovered in the San Diego region" the site features over 500 collections as well as a public lecture series for visitors.

• San Diego Zoo Safari ParkSibling to San Diego Zoo, is located a few miles east of town, in the San Pasqual Valley of North San Diego.

• California Center for the ArtsExcellent local playhouse.

• Cruisin GrandOn Fridays from April 30 to September 18, Grand Avenue downtown becomes a classic automobile showcase with a different theme every night.

• Lake Hodges, Lake Dixon and Lake WolfordOffer fishing, boating and other recreational activities.

• North Shore Lake Hodges TrailA 0.6-mile trail which runs along Interstate 15, beginning at Sunset Drive (Escondido), and is an excellent and moderate hiking, biking, and equestrian trail. For mountain bikers, there is a trail that continues west.

• Reidy Creek Golf Course

  phone: +1 760-740-2450
  address: 2300 North Broadway
  Surrounded by rugged hills and grassy parkland in a rural setting.

• Amvets

  phone: +1 760 747-2793
  address: 2085 E Valley Pkwy
  Thrift store.

• Westfield North County

• Agrusa's Sandwich Shop

  phone: +1 760 746-0666
  address: 1606 E Valley Pkwy

• Fat Ivor's Rib Rack

  phone: +1 760 749-0600
  address: 27961 Valley Center Rd
  Valley Center. Burned down in 2003, but is now reopened; pit barbecue smoked pork and beef ribs to drool for.

• Hernandez' Hideaway Restaurant

  phone: +1 760 746-1444
  address: 19320 Lake Dr

• Peterson's Donut Corner

  phone: +1 760 745-7774
  address: 903 S Escondido Blvd

• EscoGelato

  phone: +1 760 745-6500
  address: 122 South Kalmia
  A locally owned gelato shop just off Grand Ave. in downtown Escondido. Ingredients are often locally sourced from the weekly Escondido farmers' market. In addition to gelato, the location also serves salads, paninis, baked goods, coffee, and other beverages. Gelato cakes and catering are available as well.

• Holiday Wine Cellar

  phone: +1 760 745-1200
  address: 302 W Mission Ave
  Has an extensive collection of wine, beer, and liquor. Weekend afternoon and weekday evening tasting events are frequently hosted in the downstairs cellar bar (a retro space accessible by a spiral, red carpeted staircase). This local business also operates an online retailer.

• Stone Brewing Company

  phone: +1 760 471-4999
  address: 1999 Citricado Parkway
  The Escondido location is Stone Brewing Company's headquarters. Stone brews a variety of regular and seasonal beers, with a particular strength in IPAs; its most famous beer is "Arrogant Bastard," an American Strong Ale, but Stone brewery has an expansive. For visitors, the brewery has a company store and an extensive restaurant and beer garden. Growlers and growler fills, including many limited special release beers, are available in the company store. Brewery tours are offered several times daily, which end in a beer tasting.

• Orfila Vineyards and Winery

  phone: +1 760 738-6500
  address: 13455 San Pasqual Rd
  Winery with an indoor and outdoor tasting room space.

• Best Western Escondido Hotel

  phone: +1 760 740-1700
  address: 1700 Seven Oakes Rd

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 760 741-7117
  address: 1250 West Valley Parkway

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 760 745-9252
  address: 900 North Quince St

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