Food Scene
A Delight of France
126 W Grand AveFresh pastries, great breakfast and coffees!
Burger Bench
237 E Grand AveGreat for burgers and beers, casual.
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarGreat seafood and reasonable bar food And happy hour Great fish tacos
If you want ambience AND craft beer in Escondido- this is the spot! Really cool park-like atmosphere with a bunch of outdoor seating and fire pits. Food is ok but the beer selection and atmosphere is what makes this place special. Worth the visit!
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyIf you want ambience AND craft beer in Escondido- this is the spot! Really cool park-like atmosphere with a bunch of outdoor seating and fire pits. Food is ok but the beer selection and atmosphere is what makes this place special. Worth the visit!
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdWinery with great outdoor seating
Great Pizza, Italian Family-run winery, views of Escondido! Worth the drive.
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdGreat Pizza, Italian Family-run winery, views of Escondido! Worth the drive.
Looking for no-frills Tijuana style taco's without driving to Mexico?- THIS IS THE SPOT. Get Adobada or Asada tacos with all the toppings!
15 locals recommend
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley PkwyLooking for no-frills Tijuana style taco's without driving to Mexico?- THIS IS THE SPOT. Get Adobada or Asada tacos with all the toppings!
This is a more formal, elegant dining experience. Great place for a celebration or date night. On the water with views of Downtown and Coronado. Our favorite steak spot.
66 locals recommend
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrThis is a more formal, elegant dining experience. Great place for a celebration or date night. On the water with views of Downtown and Coronado. Our favorite steak spot.
Fine dining inside
Outdoor bar and grill has a cool vibe with gas fire pits and live music
56 locals recommend
Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park WayFine dining inside
Outdoor bar and grill has a cool vibe with gas fire pits and live music
Only open on the weekends, a beautiful place to visit and picnic which is also kid and pet friendly! Take a hay ride and enjoy live music at one of our favorite local spots (they sell burgers/dogs but you’re welcome to bring your own food!)
6 locals recommend
Rancho Guejito Vineyard
17224 San Pasqual Valley RdOnly open on the weekends, a beautiful place to visit and picnic which is also kid and pet friendly! Take a hay ride and enjoy live music at one of our favorite local spots (they sell burgers/dogs but you’re welcome to bring your own food!)
Formal, unique dining only 10 minutes down the road. Its chef-owned and operated with unique spins on classic dishes
13 locals recommend
Vincent's
113 West Grand AvenueFormal, unique dining only 10 minutes down the road. Its chef-owned and operated with unique spins on classic dishes
Parks & Nature
This is San Diego Zoo's large safari park. Animals are happy here and it's significantly larger than the zoo. You could spend 4-8 hours here if you're looking for a half or full day activity.
163 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
This is San Diego Zoo's large safari park. Animals are happy here and it's significantly larger than the zoo. You could spend 4-8 hours here if you're looking for a half or full day activity.
Depending on what time of year you visit- there may not be a 'lake' BUT there are still great walking trails and a neat pedestrian bridge to walk across.
33 locals recommend
Lake Hodges
Depending on what time of year you visit- there may not be a 'lake' BUT there are still great walking trails and a neat pedestrian bridge to walk across.
Iron Mountain Trailhead
14847-14909 CA-67One of the more popular hiking trails in North County.
Beautiful beachside state park. Great, walkable trails. head to La Jolla Village or the Shores after for some drinks or food!
7 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Scenic Drive
Torrey Pines Scenic DriveBeautiful beachside state park. Great, walkable trails. head to La Jolla Village or the Shores after for some drinks or food!
Sightseeing
Cute, 'mountain' town a little over an hour away. Known for it's apple production and all things apple- PIE, cider, you name it! Check out Julian Ciderworks while on the way!
245 locals recommend
Julian
Cute, 'mountain' town a little over an hour away. Known for it's apple production and all things apple- PIE, cider, you name it! Check out Julian Ciderworks while on the way!
If you're looking for a close beach that has plenty of sand and is within walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and bars, head to Carlsbad Village!
17 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad Village DriveIf you're looking for a close beach that has plenty of sand and is within walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and bars, head to Carlsbad Village!
Beautiful and historic hotel on Coronado Island. Coronado is a neat beach town worth a visit. Grab a drink at the hotel bar or on the veranda. Live music most weekends.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveBeautiful and historic hotel on Coronado Island. Coronado is a neat beach town worth a visit. Grab a drink at the hotel bar or on the veranda. Live music most weekends.
Lots of wineries to visit all within a 15 mile radius. Plan to spend half or a full day here - drive responsibly :)
206 locals recommend
Temecula
Lots of wineries to visit all within a 15 mile radius. Plan to spend half or a full day here - drive responsibly :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun Irish Pub in Escondido. They generally have live music or some form of entertainment on weekends.
20 locals recommend
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
640 Grand AvenueFun Irish Pub in Escondido. They generally have live music or some form of entertainment on weekends.
Great upstairs/outdoors lounge with house music in little Italy. Craft cocktails and nightlife. Good place to go in-between dinner and a club. They do full dinner here as well.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdGreat upstairs/outdoors lounge with house music in little Italy. Craft cocktails and nightlife. Good place to go in-between dinner and a club. They do full dinner here as well.
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdIconic DIVE bar in little Italy.
Go for brunch (great deal on champagne till 2) or afternoon drinks. Large restaurant with bar-like atmosphere. Shuffle board and pool tables- right on the water! Close to other bars if you're looking to bar hop.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGo for brunch (great deal on champagne till 2) or afternoon drinks. Large restaurant with bar-like atmosphere. Shuffle board and pool tables- right on the water! Close to other bars if you're looking to bar hop.
Shopping
Westfield North County Shopping Center
272 E Via Rancho PkwyLarge mall with nice eateries
Everything Else
Vineyard Golf Course
600 Nordyke Rd