Dining, Breweries, Wineries
Craft brewery, beautiful setting indoors and out, restaurant, brewery tours.
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyCraft brewery, beautiful setting indoors and out, restaurant, brewery tours.
Checkout their calendar for live music and food truck visits. Beautiful views from the outdoor patio. Live trivia in the outside event tent a couple of times per month--bring your own team and food.
71 locals recommend
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdCheckout their calendar for live music and food truck visits. Beautiful views from the outdoor patio. Live trivia in the outside event tent a couple of times per month--bring your own team and food.
Live music outdoors on Sundays. Relax with a wine tasting, bite to eat, or visit the shops. Tucked away in a pleasant neighborhood.
44 locals recommend
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteLive music outdoors on Sundays. Relax with a wine tasting, bite to eat, or visit the shops. Tucked away in a pleasant neighborhood.
Plan 9 Alehouse
155 E Grand AveStreet-side glass door raises for an indoor/outdoor feel.
Small but mighty. Open Friday and Saturday. Check their website for special food or events.
Escondido Brewing Company
649 Rock Springs RdSmall but mighty. Open Friday and Saturday. Check their website for special food or events.
Indoor and outdoor seating in this San Diego area chain seafood restaurant and bar with a location here in Esconido. Check out their happy hour for special food and drink pricing:
http://www.brigantine.com/#locations
108 locals recommend
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarIndoor and outdoor seating in this San Diego area chain seafood restaurant and bar with a location here in Esconido. Check out their happy hour for special food and drink pricing:
http://www.brigantine.com/#locations
Pieology Pizzeria Escondido, CA
1334 W Valley PkwyCreate-your-own pizzeria with vegan and gluten-free options.
Upscale dining located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido also has live music and outdoor seating for the bar. Catch their affordable happy hour during sunset.
56 locals recommend
Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park WayUpscale dining located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido also has live music and outdoor seating for the bar. Catch their affordable happy hour during sunset.
Winery with a beautiful view and an Italian menu; pasta, pizza, salad, and dessert. Family-owned and outdoor patios. They are closed Monday and Tuesdays. Check out their website for hours and more information: https://www.cordianowinery.com/.
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdWinery with a beautiful view and an Italian menu; pasta, pizza, salad, and dessert. Family-owned and outdoor patios. They are closed Monday and Tuesdays. Check out their website for hours and more information: https://www.cordianowinery.com/.
Arts & Culture
Live music, theater, family activities, museum.
59 locals recommend
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdLive music, theater, family activities, museum.
Balboa Park
Restaurants, museums, zoo, beautiful scenery and grounds.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyGreat selection of foods, beer/wine/spirits and great prices.
A cut-above grocery store with BBQ meats cooked outside on the weekend. Extensive fish and meat department.
14 locals recommend
Major Market Inc
1855 S Centre City PkwyA cut-above grocery store with BBQ meats cooked outside on the weekend. Extensive fish and meat department.
Offers organic produce, foods, meats and hot and cold deli food and salad bar.
17 locals recommend
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1633 S Centre City PkwyOffers organic produce, foods, meats and hot and cold deli food and salad bar.
CVS
11655 Duenda RdHealthy grocery, organic food, and supplements. They have a deli and a few hot items for take out. Bulk bins, butcher case, fresh produce and frozen items.
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveHealthy grocery, organic food, and supplements. They have a deli and a few hot items for take out. Bulk bins, butcher case, fresh produce and frozen items.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
175 W Washington AveThey will pick you up.
Everything Else
Enjoy fresh local produce, flowers, herbs, succulents and fantastic hot foods, as well as crafts, clothes, music, and fun in Historic downtown Escondido!
Escondido Farmers Market
262 E Grand AveEnjoy fresh local produce, flowers, herbs, succulents and fantastic hot foods, as well as crafts, clothes, music, and fun in Historic downtown Escondido!
Their website is a great resource for events, activities, & restaurants, etc. both Escondido and all over San Diego.
Escondido Visitors Center
235 E Grand AveTheir website is a great resource for events, activities, & restaurants, etc. both Escondido and all over San Diego.
Other Area Attractions
Beaches, views, shopping, restaurants and night life, art galleries, hotels.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
Beaches, views, shopping, restaurants and night life, art galleries, hotels.
Beautiful historic hotel with restaurants, shops, outdoor oceanside dining.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveBeautiful historic hotel with restaurants, shops, outdoor oceanside dining.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Outdoors & Nature
Check out Niki de Saint Phalle's Queen Califia's Magical Circle: https://www.escondido.org/queen-califias-magical-circle.aspx
34 locals recommend
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyCheck out Niki de Saint Phalle's Queen Califia's Magical Circle: https://www.escondido.org/queen-califias-magical-circle.aspx
Daley Ranch Dixon Lake
2256 La Honda DrOutdoor park, picnicking, walking trails.
Quiet walking trails for all abilities including mountain biking. Dog park adjoins the area.
Piedras Pintadas Trailhead
Quiet walking trails for all abilities including mountain biking. Dog park adjoins the area.
Lake Hodges Visitor Center
Lake Hodges WayLocal Escondido jewel with Lake Hodges and many hiking/biking trails.