Arts & Culture
County Fair June and July. Horse races with dates from July- November. Scream Zone in October. Festival of Lights in December.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
County Fair June and July. Horse races with dates from July- November. Scream Zone in October. Festival of Lights in December.
I confess. I do not golf, but this is an 18 hole tree lined championship golf course just minutes from the house. It's lovely!
9 locals recommend
Woods Valley Golf Club
14616 Woods Valley RoadI confess. I do not golf, but this is an 18 hole tree lined championship golf course just minutes from the house. It's lovely!
Regal Escondido & IMAX
350 W Valley PkwyMovies! And close to lots of restaurants!
Check out the line up for concerts and plays in a class A setting.
59 locals recommend
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdCheck out the line up for concerts and plays in a class A setting.
Shop nuts, dried fruits, candy and gifts. Art shows, concerts, dog shows, pumpkin patch and seasonal festivities.
35 locals recommend
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley RdShop nuts, dried fruits, candy and gifts. Art shows, concerts, dog shows, pumpkin patch and seasonal festivities.
Monday Farmer's Market- includes farm gourmet foods, and boutique apparel, farm fresh produce.
Welk Resort Theatre- Top notch live entertainment. See website for showtimes
Welk Resorts Palm Springs
34567 Cathedral Canyon DrMonday Farmer's Market- includes farm gourmet foods, and boutique apparel, farm fresh produce.
Welk Resort Theatre- Top notch live entertainment. See website for showtimes
Everything Else
Organic Dried Fruits, nuts, grains, vegetables, trail mix and more. Available bulk to ship back home.
Jaffe Bros. natural foods
105 Copperwood WayOrganic Dried Fruits, nuts, grains, vegetables, trail mix and more. Available bulk to ship back home.
Lovely private Studio offering daily classes with lovely views just minutes from the house
12066 Betsworth Rd
12066 Betsworth RoadLovely private Studio offering daily classes with lovely views just minutes from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
A spectacular view in a lovely setting for wine tasting and sampling home made pizza
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdA spectacular view in a lovely setting for wine tasting and sampling home made pizza
A destination brewery where you will love the garden dining and very cool decor. Take a tour, enjoy dinner with beer pairings and listen to live mdic under the stars.
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyA destination brewery where you will love the garden dining and very cool decor. Take a tour, enjoy dinner with beer pairings and listen to live mdic under the stars.
Just one of many wineries in this region of great wines and rolling hills covered in vineyards
111 locals recommend
South Coast Winery
34843 Ponte RdJust one of many wineries in this region of great wines and rolling hills covered in vineyards
Adorable winery with great wine tasting under 200 year old oak trees. Great ambiance
Triple B Ranches
15030 Vesper RdAdorable winery with great wine tasting under 200 year old oak trees. Great ambiance
Essentials
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1633 S Centre City PkwyAll organic. Take out meals too. Great selection
Food Scene
Good local pizza, italian food, beer and wine for a quick trip out.
18 locals recommend
Portinos Restaurant
28746 Valley Center RdGood local pizza, italian food, beer and wine for a quick trip out.
Decadent pastries that are authentic French. Their almond croissants are to die for! I recommend breakfast, but they have a full menu for lunch an nine too. Double yum!!
31 locals recommend
A Delight of France
126 W Grand AveDecadent pastries that are authentic French. Their almond croissants are to die for! I recommend breakfast, but they have a full menu for lunch an nine too. Double yum!!
Come for a wonderful organic hearty breakfast, or come late and sit around the fire with your favorite drink and dinner
22 locals recommend
Swami's Cafe Escondido
503 W Grand AveCome for a wonderful organic hearty breakfast, or come late and sit around the fire with your favorite drink and dinner
Cheers to the Chef! Delectable offerings in a lovely, cozy atmosphere complete with live music from the piano bar.
17 locals recommend
Bellamy's Restaurant
417 W Grand AveCheers to the Chef! Delectable offerings in a lovely, cozy atmosphere complete with live music from the piano bar.
Very healthy organic meals off the beaten path. Great to combine with a trip to the Lavender Farm
34 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdVery healthy organic meals off the beaten path. Great to combine with a trip to the Lavender Farm
Sightseeing
Hot air balloon rides. Breathtaking views of the sprawling estates and vineyards below. Mountains to the east and ocean to the west. Spectacular!
56 locals recommend
California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures
33133 Vista Del Monte RdHot air balloon rides. Breathtaking views of the sprawling estates and vineyards below. Mountains to the east and ocean to the west. Spectacular!
World class center of Astronomical research with 5 telescopes. Take a scenic drive to tour and learn the fascinating history that dates back to 1908
47 locals recommend
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdWorld class center of Astronomical research with 5 telescopes. Take a scenic drive to tour and learn the fascinating history that dates back to 1908
A beautiful drive takes you to a little town up on the mountain where you can hike, pick apples in season and shop all the unique shops on Main Street. You must get a piece of famous Julian Apple pie
245 locals recommend
Julian
A beautiful drive takes you to a little town up on the mountain where you can hike, pick apples in season and shop all the unique shops on Main Street. You must get a piece of famous Julian Apple pie
The Beach, Paddle board and kayak rental, Fishing tours, and restaurants
239 locals recommend
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetThe Beach, Paddle board and kayak rental, Fishing tours, and restaurants
John and I loved gliding over Lake Henshaw, Mount Palomar and seeing all the way to the ocean. Very exciting!
10 locals recommend
Warner Springs Gliderport
31930 CA-79John and I loved gliding over Lake Henshaw, Mount Palomar and seeing all the way to the ocean. Very exciting!
Leave the stress behind as you drop into beautiful Daley Ranch State Park for a hike or bike ride from the house. Maps and bikes available on request.
47 locals recommend
Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveLeave the stress behind as you drop into beautiful Daley Ranch State Park for a hike or bike ride from the house. Maps and bikes available on request.
Lots of trails to walk or ride the tram amidst wild animals in a natural environment.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdLots of trails to walk or ride the tram amidst wild animals in a natural environment.
Tour a Lavender Farm. Book your wedding and shop for all things lavender!
14 locals recommend
Keys Creek Lavender Farm
12460 Keys Creek RdTour a Lavender Farm. Book your wedding and shop for all things lavender!
Spectacular wedding venue and special seasonal events. Take a drive over an oak covered country road that opens to this hidden gem
Melrose Ranch
16757 Old Guejito Grade RdSpectacular wedding venue and special seasonal events. Take a drive over an oak covered country road that opens to this hidden gem
Shopping
Westfield North County Shopping Center
272 E Via Rancho PkwyLots of shopping and restaurants.