Food Scene
A Delight of France
126 W Grand AveI love their baguettes, croissants, and fresh coffees.
Hacienda De Vega
162 S Rancho Santa Fe RdGreat food and delicious margaritas
Great food in small cozy restaurant that has been in Escondido for many years
6 locals recommend
Joe's Italian Cuisine
403 W Grand AveGreat food in small cozy restaurant that has been in Escondido for many years
Drinks & Nightlife
Dos Desperados Brewery
1241 Linda Vista DrI love their beer
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyI love their ambiance and how close they are to us
Port Brewing Company
692 Rancheros DrFun place, food trucks, great beer.
Every Friday 5-9pm April-Sept along Grand Ave, the streets are filled will all kinds of vintage cars, from American hot rods, Classics, Antiques and Customs, to make the seven blocks a real sight for car enthusiasts.
21 locals recommend
Escondido
Every Friday 5-9pm April-Sept along Grand Ave, the streets are filled will all kinds of vintage cars, from American hot rods, Classics, Antiques and Customs, to make the seven blocks a real sight for car enthusiasts.
Pechanga Arena San Diego
3500 Sports Arena BlvdGreat bands for dancing and terrific buffet
Temecula
So many wonderful wineries.
Parks & Nature
Lake Hodges
Great views, good kayaking, nice hikes
Elfin Forest
Beautiful interpretive Center and great hikes
Sightseeing
Great for ocean kayaking, then kayaking up to local restaurants around the harbor.
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetGreat for ocean kayaking, then kayaking up to local restaurants around the harbor.
Old Town
History, restaurants, little shops, margaritas
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSo many animals!
Rosarito
It is a different country and it is only about 45 min away
Surfside Race Place
2260 Jimmy Durante BoulevardGoing to the races is always fun
Shopping
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrWonderful little unique shops next to the bay
Essentials
Center has grocery store, nail salon, chase bank, Anejos rest, and the cheapest gas in town
9 locals recommend
Vons
351 W Felicita AveCenter has grocery store, nail salon, chase bank, Anejos rest, and the cheapest gas in town
Getting Around
You can ride all the way to the beach for $2 and take your bike.
17 locals recommend
Escondido Transit Center
You can ride all the way to the beach for $2 and take your bike.