Rebecca’s guidebook
Food scene
Opens mid to late morning – 9:00 PM
nice lunch, great coffee, home made gelato
22 abantu bendawo batusa
EscoGelato
122 S Kalmia StOpens mid to late morning – 9:00 PM
nice lunch, great coffee, home made gelato
Kettle Coffee and Tea
119 E Grand AveOpens about 7 AM – closes mid afternoon
Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast Hwy7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A Delight of France
126 W Grand Avecloses mid afternoon
Lourdes Mexican Food
650 S Escondido Blvdthe Best Chicken Soup!
There's a reason the drive through line is 45 minutes during the dinner hour! Best street tacos ever.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley PkwyThere's a reason the drive through line is 45 minutes during the dinner hour! Best street tacos ever.
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyMake a reservation: : (760) 294-7866
James Coffee Cafe and Bakery
Best coffee house
It's been around for decades....cash only. Always a line - even at 2 AM!
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Peterson's Donut Corner
903 S Escondido BlvdIt's been around for decades....cash only. Always a line - even at 2 AM!
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteShops, Coffee and Wine
Unusal tacos including gluten free and vegan. Great kombucha. Fabulous music.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Craft and Taco Lounge
511 W Valley PkwyUnusal tacos including gluten free and vegan. Great kombucha. Fabulous music.
Cuscatlan Salvadorian Cuisine and More
221 E Grand AveAmazing!
Lourdes Mexican Food
650 S Escondido BlvdThe best chicken soup and home made tortillas
Thrifting
Valley Thrift Store
A HUGE and wonderfully organized thrift store. (warning - they only take cash)
City Park
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyArea to walk, run, people watch. A wonderful city park.
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Ukuhamba nezingane
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum in Escondido
320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 233-7755
Ungaphuthelwa
San Diego Safari Park
a great alternative to the San Diego zoo....but right here in Escondido. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Phone: (619) 231-1515
Ungaphuthelwa
California Center for the Arts
visit their web site – concerts, exhibits and events...all sorts of events and so close by!!
www.artcenter.org
Ukuzulazula
Best route to the Beach
The most scenic route to the beach from Escondido is on Del Dios Highway...if you GPS a trip to the beach it will most likely recommend 78 or the 56...in between those two highways is a smaller more scenic route - find Del Dios and go from there. It will take you over to the coast and you can head north or south for amazing beaches.
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Route to the Beach if you don't have a car
You can take the Sprinter from the Escondido Transit Center to the beach in Oceanside. Escondido Transit is a 1.2 mile walk from where I live or you can take a city bus to the transit center.
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Best way to walk to downtown Escondido
Best route to walk to downtown Escondido: Head out the gate
Turn right
Right on to Maple
Right on 7th, 6th or 5th
left on Kalmia to Grand Avenue.