Parks & Nature
Daley Ranch Dixon Lake
2256 La Honda DrHiking, history, Frisbee Golf! Beauty. nature, lovely
Oceanside Is right across Hwy 76 about 16 miles. It has not been overrun by tourism and people, has fun shops, places to eat and a beautiful stroll down the pier.
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Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Oceanside Is right across Hwy 76 about 16 miles. It has not been overrun by tourism and people, has fun shops, places to eat and a beautiful stroll down the pier.
This is a wonderful drive through several pristine Native American Reservations.
Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds.
You can even plan on a visit to the Palomar Observatory during operating hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sharp.
Please visit their website to learn of their rules:
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/mobile.html
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Palomar Mountain
This is a wonderful drive through several pristine Native American Reservations.
Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds.
You can even plan on a visit to the Palomar Observatory during operating hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sharp.
Please visit their website to learn of their rules:
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/mobile.html
Arts & Culture
Check the schedule for what is up and coming!
2018
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdCheck the schedule for what is up and coming!
2018
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Shopping
Escondido Antique Mall
135 W Grand AveFind some unusual delights here.
Essentials: grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations
It’s probably best to stock up on food before you come out here. It’s not that we don’t have little stores fairly close by that you can go and pick up fresh foods like fruit, vegetables and farm eggs however the essentials, you might want to buy either in Escondido or Temecula, from whatever direction you’re coming.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveFresh and organic foods; it is in Escondido 17 miles away
Do I have to explain? ;-). Fresh and organic foods; it is in Escondido 17 miles away
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Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyDo I have to explain? ;-). Fresh and organic foods; it is in Escondido 17 miles away
If you’re looking for fresh off the seasonal vines for veggies and fruits, or a freshly baked breads, the Yellow Deli Is about 4 miles away. They also offer a beautiful sit down restaurant both inside and out. See below for their menu.
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The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdIf you’re looking for fresh off the seasonal vines for veggies and fruits, or a freshly baked breads, the Yellow Deli Is about 4 miles away. They also offer a beautiful sit down restaurant both inside and out. See below for their menu.
Lilac foods is the closest grocery store nearby. It’s small but has a pretty good variety. Some fruits and vegetables are straight off the vines. Make sure you find eggs here! They are large and fresh and delicious. It’s about 5 miles away.
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Lilac Foods
28958 Lilac RdLilac foods is the closest grocery store nearby. It’s small but has a pretty good variety. Some fruits and vegetables are straight off the vines. Make sure you find eggs here! They are large and fresh and delicious. It’s about 5 miles away.
Food scene within a few miles
These are absolutely yummy ribs or chicken or whatever your fancy!
Escondido. The atmosphere is lively, the food is great and the drinks are from a wonderful menu of choice.
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Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park WayEscondido. The atmosphere is lively, the food is great and the drinks are from a wonderful menu of choice.
“Best BBQ west of TEXAS
A generous rub of brown sugar + 12 herbs and spices, smoked over natural hardwood everyday.”
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Fallbrook Rib Shack
3235 Old Hwy 395“Best BBQ west of TEXAS
A generous rub of brown sugar + 12 herbs and spices, smoked over natural hardwood everyday.”
First time visitors can get an All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet! Go sign up, Once you have your Valley View card, you can gamble EASILY, too. 😉
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Valley View Casino & Hotel
16300 Nyemii PassFirst time visitors can get an All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet! Go sign up, Once you have your Valley View card, you can gamble EASILY, too. 😉
Portinos Restaurant
28746 Valley Center RdItalian foods,
Pizza and Pasta
Hill Top Winery
30801 Valley Center RdIt’s not far at all and has excellent foods and wines.
The foods here are locally grown on their own farms and served fresh both in the restaurant area or the little store area. One option is to sit in there inside or outside areas and another is t order to go. Either way the foods are absolutely delicious! Check out one of their menus, which changes with the seasons.
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The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdThe foods here are locally grown on their own farms and served fresh both in the restaurant area or the little store area. One option is to sit in there inside or outside areas and another is t order to go. Either way the foods are absolutely delicious! Check out one of their menus, which changes with the seasons.
Top Things to Do In and Close to Valley Center
These are fairly close places to go for you and the kids.
Fallbrook is a small town that has much history.
James Michener wrote his novels while living in Fallbrook.
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/visitors/this-week-in-fallbrook.html#week
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Fallbrook
Fallbrook is a small town that has much history.
James Michener wrote his novels while living in Fallbrook.
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/visitors/this-week-in-fallbrook.html#week
“THE CLARK HOUSE
Starting in the early 1920s, Mrs. Tizard (then Agnes White) took on the persona of the character “Betty Crocker”. As Betty Crocker, Agnes White hosted the country’s first radio cooking show, appeared in magazine advertisements, and developed many recipes for the company that became General Mills. She built a stainless steel demonstration kitchen in her Valley Center house.“
Valley Center History Museum
29200 Cole Grade Rd“THE CLARK HOUSE
Starting in the early 1920s, Mrs. Tizard (then Agnes White) took on the persona of the character “Betty Crocker”. As Betty Crocker, Agnes White hosted the country’s first radio cooking show, appeared in magazine advertisements, and developed many recipes for the company that became General Mills. She built a stainless steel demonstration kitchen in her Valley Center house.“
Temecula Old Town has lots of fun things to do and is just over the hill off the I-15.
https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/things-to-do/old-town/
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Old Town Front Street
Old Town Front StreetTemecula Old Town has lots of fun things to do and is just over the hill off the I-15.
https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/things-to-do/old-town/
This is an absolutely beautiful place to go. Pack a picnic and drive up the gorgeous mountain (we call it) Palomar. In doing so you will drive through and by the Native American reservations which are absolutely pristine with nature. Stop on the way by and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding areas.
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/mobile.ht
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Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield RdThis is an absolutely beautiful place to go. Pack a picnic and drive up the gorgeous mountain (we call it) Palomar. In doing so you will drive through and by the Native American reservations which are absolutely pristine with nature. Stop on the way by and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding areas.
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/mobile.ht
“Oh what fun it is to go to Cruisin' Grand!
Grand Avenue from Orange to Ivy Streets
Escondido, CA 92025
760-703-7958
Open Friday nights, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., April-September
cruisingrand.com
On Friday nights a time warp hits downtown Escondido! The streets are filled with strolling people of all ages, while a parade of pre-1970s vintage cars slowly cruise up and down Grand Avenue. All kinds of vintage cars-from American Hot Rods, Classics, Antiques, and Customs-help make seven blocks of Escondido the place to be on Friday nights!“
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Cruisin' Grand
North Broadway“Oh what fun it is to go to Cruisin' Grand!
Grand Avenue from Orange to Ivy Streets
Escondido, CA 92025
760-703-7958
Open Friday nights, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., April-September
cruisingrand.com
On Friday nights a time warp hits downtown Escondido! The streets are filled with strolling people of all ages, while a parade of pre-1970s vintage cars slowly cruise up and down Grand Avenue. All kinds of vintage cars-from American Hot Rods, Classics, Antiques, and Customs-help make seven blocks of Escondido the place to be on Friday nights!“
Hiking in a historical park just down the road. The hiking is easy and the association that manages all hikes throughout North County is also listed in this guidebook. It doesn’t mean you can’t go to ramble around by yourself, the trails of really well managed. Dixon lke is close by so you may want to include that and, if you have a California fishing license and gear, go fish there!
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Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveHiking in a historical park just down the road. The hiking is easy and the association that manages all hikes throughout North County is also listed in this guidebook. It doesn’t mean you can’t go to ramble around by yourself, the trails of really well managed. Dixon lke is close by so you may want to include that and, if you have a California fishing license and gear, go fish there!
The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdNurtured By Nature
15630 Rim of the ValleyBates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley RdHeart Bar Farms
30529 Alta Mesa DriveCall ahead and schedule your very own riding lessons!
Dixon Lake
You can go fishing or you can just go hiking around Dixon Lake.