Parks & Nature
Picnic and fish at Lake Wohlford, visit Bates Nut Farm, go wine tasting at Hilltop Winery and Triple B Ranch, visit Valley View, Pauma and Harrahs casinos nearby. Daley Ranch park for picnics, hiking and mountain biking. Watch the sunset and then the star-filled sky while you enjoy the fire pit. You may hear the coyotes serenade, and the rooster call in morning, and then forget where you are altogether - yet so close to town.
290 locals recommend
San Diego
Picnic and fish at Lake Wohlford, visit Bates Nut Farm, go wine tasting at Hilltop Winery and Triple B Ranch, visit Valley View, Pauma and Harrahs casinos nearby. Daley Ranch park for picnics, hiking and mountain biking. Watch the sunset and then the star-filled sky while you enjoy the fire pit. You may hear the coyotes serenade, and the rooster call in morning, and then forget where you are altogether - yet so close to town.
Great place for a hike and picnic. Mountain bike trails for beginners to expert.
47 locals recommend
Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveGreat place for a hike and picnic. Mountain bike trails for beginners to expert.
This is a great bike ride along the lake. It can get hot in the summer, so you need to do an early morning or late afternoon ride in the summer.
6 locals recommend
Lake Hodges Trailhead
3661 Sunset DrThis is a great bike ride along the lake. It can get hot in the summer, so you need to do an early morning or late afternoon ride in the summer.
Palomar Mountain State Park
19952 State Park DriveYou can visit the Palomar Observatory as well.
Pack a picnic lunch and go have lunch with the Rhinos and Giraffes. Ride the train to see all the animals in their natural surroundings.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdPack a picnic lunch and go have lunch with the Rhinos and Giraffes. Ride the train to see all the animals in their natural surroundings.
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdThere is also a gift shop, and hiking trails abound.
Nurtured by Nature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was formed in 2008 by husband and wife team, Kevin & Wendy Yates, in Valley Center, CA after Southern California wildfires destroyed their home and surrounding area in 2003. After experiencing unconditional support from the entire community to help rebuild their home, they wanted to give back to the same community that gave so much! Kevin & Wendy’s appreciation for family, community, and the natural world, has fostered the idea of Nurtured by Nature – to provide solace in times of misfortune or trouble.
The programs provide a once in a lifetime experience to children in need through individual animal encounters at our facility.
Nurtured By Nature
15630 Rim of the ValleyNurtured by Nature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was formed in 2008 by husband and wife team, Kevin & Wendy Yates, in Valley Center, CA after Southern California wildfires destroyed their home and surrounding area in 2003. After experiencing unconditional support from the entire community to help rebuild their home, they wanted to give back to the same community that gave so much! Kevin & Wendy’s appreciation for family, community, and the natural world, has fostered the idea of Nurtured by Nature – to provide solace in times of misfortune or trouble.
The programs provide a once in a lifetime experience to children in need through individual animal encounters at our facility.
Sky's the Limit Ballooning Adventures
3251 Camino De Los CochesHorse back riding in Bonsall (10 miles from the Tiny House)
This volcano erupted some 15 to 20 million years ago. It formed in response to the initiation of the San Adreas Fault. You can walk into an abandoned rock quarry and stand in what would have been a lava filled vent, or throat, of the now extinct volcano. The towering hexagonal colums were formed as molten rock cooled, and they are beautiful to see and photograph.
6 locals recommend
Mount Calavera
This volcano erupted some 15 to 20 million years ago. It formed in response to the initiation of the San Adreas Fault. You can walk into an abandoned rock quarry and stand in what would have been a lava filled vent, or throat, of the now extinct volcano. The towering hexagonal colums were formed as molten rock cooled, and they are beautiful to see and photograph.
Everything Else
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Boulevardclean beaches. Closest to us.
San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
Valley View Casino & Hotel
16300 Nyemii PassBuffet and Shows
San Diego's largest brewery, while three rivals — Stone, Green Flash and Karl Strauss — rank among 50 largest craft breweries. San Diego County's 130 breweries make thousands of unique beers.
12 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Temecula
28551 Rancho California RoadSan Diego's largest brewery, while three rivals — Stone, Green Flash and Karl Strauss — rank among 50 largest craft breweries. San Diego County's 130 breweries make thousands of unique beers.
Triple B Ranches
15030 Vesper RdWine tasting among giant old Eucalyptus trees
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyThis is where it all started....Stone Brewery. Full vegan menu.
One of the biggest wineries in the area, offers 15 wines on its tasting menu.
71 locals recommend
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdOne of the biggest wineries in the area, offers 15 wines on its tasting menu.
This tiny family owned winery produces 420 cases of cream sherry and port, a passion of the owner and winemaker.
Brooking Vineyards
375 Skyline DrThis tiny family owned winery produces 420 cases of cream sherry and port, a passion of the owner and winemaker.
Beautiful sculpture collection and good food. Ramona gets hot in the summer.
14 locals recommend
Rashelica Winery & Art Garden
17948 CA-67Beautiful sculpture collection and good food. Ramona gets hot in the summer.
Harrah's Resort Southern California
777 S Resort DrGood restaurants
Shopping
Godiva Chocolates, Nordstrom, and everything else
78 locals recommend
Westfield North County Shopping Center
272 E Via Rancho PkwyGodiva Chocolates, Nordstrom, and everything else
Gemstone Gallery Inc.
106 W Grand AveFabulous collection of gems and semi precious stones.
Escondido Antique Mall
135 W Grand AveYou can spend hours in this store, among the exhibits.
Great selection of in-house fudge and prepared nuts. Frequently has arts and crafts exhibits and craft fairs. Great place to picnic with children. Petting Zoo.
35 locals recommend
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley RdGreat selection of in-house fudge and prepared nuts. Frequently has arts and crafts exhibits and craft fairs. Great place to picnic with children. Petting Zoo.
Urban Barn
404 E Grand AveUnique items from consignees in this large consignment store. Great finds!
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Theatres, restaurants, pubs, craft breweries, live music, Cuisin Grand.
21 locals recommend
Escondido
Movie Theatres, restaurants, pubs, craft breweries, live music, Cuisin Grand.
Check out this day trip itinerary to Oceanside: https://www.calif.aaa.com/home/publications/westways/local-outings/day-trips/2016-oceanside.html
113 locals recommend
Oceanside
Check out this day trip itinerary to Oceanside: https://www.calif.aaa.com/home/publications/westways/local-outings/day-trips/2016-oceanside.html
Horse back riding and wine tasing in Temecula (18 miles from the Tiny House)
48 locals recommend
Wine Country Trails by Horseback
39000 Rancho California RdHorse back riding and wine tasing in Temecula (18 miles from the Tiny House)
Green Acres Ranch Inc
35750 De Portola RdHorse back riding in Temecula (16 miles from the Tiny House)
Husband and wife team teach and give you a tour of their Alpaca Farm. Thealpacahacienda.com
14 locals recommend
The Alpaca Hacienda
31755 Rancho Vista RdHusband and wife team teach and give you a tour of their Alpaca Farm. Thealpacahacienda.com
Brooking Vineyards
375 Skyline DrGuests recommend this winery
The Happy Heart Haven
30398 Vía ValenciaEnjoy petting a duck or getting licked by a cow. Use coupon code Tiny10.
Good live music and food Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only remaining privately held Spanish Land Grant that is 23 thousand acres! Worth the 45 mins drive.
6 locals recommend
Rancho Guejito Vineyard
17224 San Pasqual Valley RdGood live music and food Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only remaining privately held Spanish Land Grant that is 23 thousand acres! Worth the 45 mins drive.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
25000 Glen Ivy RdMurrieta Hot Springs Resort
Pala Casino Spa & Resort
11154 CA-76Also has a cart track
Food Scene
wonderful palmiers and daily specials - grab something with coffee. also has pizza.
Pahua's Bakery & Pizza
wonderful palmiers and daily specials - grab something with coffee. also has pizza.
Whole Wheat Waffles are a favorite of Tiny House guests. Locally grown and organic produce make up all the meals
34 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdWhole Wheat Waffles are a favorite of Tiny House guests. Locally grown and organic produce make up all the meals
Local Mexican restaurant. Serves great Cadillac margaritas. Authentic Mexican seafood. My wife and I go here each weekend for our special Cadillac margarita fix.
9 locals recommend
Casa Reveles Restaurant
28960 Lilac RdLocal Mexican restaurant. Serves great Cadillac margaritas. Authentic Mexican seafood. My wife and I go here each weekend for our special Cadillac margarita fix.
An iconic spot nestled between orange groves...serving dinner on white tablecloth. Great steaks and seafood specials.
15 locals recommend
Lazy H Ranch
16787 CA-76An iconic spot nestled between orange groves...serving dinner on white tablecloth. Great steaks and seafood specials.
Local restaurant for good BBQ ribs and chicken. John Wayne visited this local bar.
14 locals recommend
Fat Ivor's Rib Rack
27961 Valley Center RdLocal restaurant for good BBQ ribs and chicken. John Wayne visited this local bar.
Great breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Almond croissants are their specialty.
31 locals recommend
A Delight of France
126 W Grand AveGreat breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Almond croissants are their specialty.
Bellamy's Restaurant
417 W Grand AveFine french cuisine
Cute Cakes Bakery & Cafe
345 W Grand AveFantastic cakes and cupcakes.
Swami's Cafe Escondido
503 W Grand AveVery healthy options, but has a full bar also.
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
640 Grand AvenueGood pub food with live music.
Burger Bench
237 E Grand AveGreat burgers and beer.
Very good food. Great steaks. Fabulous dessert. Usually a prix fixe. Small tables.
13 locals recommend
Vincent's
113 West Grand AvenueVery good food. Great steaks. Fabulous dessert. Usually a prix fixe. Small tables.
Portinos Restaurant
28746 Valley Center RdLocal Pizza house.
Getting Around
You need to have your own transportation to get to us, but you can use the transit system to get to all other points of interest in San Diego
17 locals recommend
Escondido Transit Center
You need to have your own transportation to get to us, but you can use the transit system to get to all other points of interest in San Diego