Guidebook for Escondido
Food Scene
Chito's Taco Shop
3440 Del Lago BlvdGood, fast, inexpensive taco shop, call ahead to take out food fast
(New name is Mila's Cafe)
Breakfast is great! Popular on weekends, so go before 9:00 a.m. The bacon, avocado, eggs benedict is delicious!
Mila's Centre City Cafe
2680 S Escondido Blvd(New name is Mila's Cafe)
Breakfast is great! Popular on weekends, so go before 9:00 a.m. The bacon, avocado, eggs benedict is delicious!
Fun atmosphere, good food, and live music on weekends.
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O'Sullivans Irish Pub Escondido
118 E Grand AveFun atmosphere, good food, and live music on weekends.
Swami's Cafe Escondido
503 W Grand AveOne of many good downtown Escondido restaurants.
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdPhil's has the BEST ribs and pulled pork!
The sushi rolls are great and the Bento Box Lunch is a bargain and delicious!
Akita Japanese Restaurant
330 W Felicita AveThe sushi rolls are great and the Bento Box Lunch is a bargain and delicious!
Pizza Amore
330 W Felicita AveGood take out pizza! Phone: 760-41-3994
The Old Spaghetti Factory
111 N Twin Oaks Valley RdGood Italian food and very kid friendly!
Drinks & Nightlife
Vinz Wine Bar
201 E Grand AveThe food is good also!
Food is good also and often has live music on the weekends.
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O'Sullivan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
640 Grand AvenueFood is good also and often has live music on the weekends.
Has food trucks and music on Fridays. Go around 4:00 p.m.
Beautiful views!
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdHas food trucks and music on Fridays. Go around 4:00 p.m.
Beautiful views!
Sierra Madre Cantina
329 W Felicita AveHas a good bar inside of this Mexican restaurant. Food is good.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
204 E Via Rancho PkwyThe food is good.
Arts & Culture
An amazing sculpture garden donated by famed French artist, Nikki de St. Phalle. Open on the second Saturday of each month.
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Queen Califia's Magical Circle
3333 Bear Valley ParkwayAn amazing sculpture garden donated by famed French artist, Nikki de St. Phalle. Open on the second Saturday of each month.
See some of the best work from local artists. Monthly juried shows and a monthly Second Saturday Artwalk on Grand Ave. in Escondido.
Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery
262 E Grand AveSee some of the best work from local artists. Monthly juried shows and a monthly Second Saturday Artwalk on Grand Ave. in Escondido.
Beautiful museum with rotating shows.
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdBeautiful museum with rotating shows.
Check out their schedule online at artcenter.org to see what is playing.
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdCheck out their schedule online at artcenter.org to see what is playing.
Fridays night thru the summer. Old classic cars line Grand Ave. in downtown Escondido. Join the fun for the summertime "Cruising Grand" festivities!
Downtown Business Association of Escondido Inc
120 W Grand AveFridays night thru the summer. Old classic cars line Grand Ave. in downtown Escondido. Join the fun for the summertime "Cruising Grand" festivities!
Parks & Nature
World famous and you are so nearby! This could be one of the highlights of your trip!
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWorld famous and you are so nearby! This could be one of the highlights of your trip!
It's only half a block away! Nice playgrounds, picnic areas, and nature trails. Use the back entrance like the locals. Walk down the driveway and turn left. Follow the road around the curve and there will be a gate right before the next curve in the road. They lock that gate one half hour before sunset, so be aware of the time! You will have a longer walk home if you get locked in. Just exit through the front gate and walk around.
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Felicita County Park
742 Clarence LnIt's only half a block away! Nice playgrounds, picnic areas, and nature trails. Use the back entrance like the locals. Walk down the driveway and turn left. Follow the road around the curve and there will be a gate right before the next curve in the road. They lock that gate one half hour before sunset, so be aware of the time! You will have a longer walk home if you get locked in. Just exit through the front gate and walk around.
Our favorite beach for boogie boarding! Large sandy beach, nice pier (Ruby's Diner) at the end is good for breakfast. Grab the boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas early in the morning, eat at Ruby's and be one of the first people on the beach on a hot day. This way you'll have an easy time parking.
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Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetOur favorite beach for boogie boarding! Large sandy beach, nice pier (Ruby's Diner) at the end is good for breakfast. Grab the boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas early in the morning, eat at Ruby's and be one of the first people on the beach on a hot day. This way you'll have an easy time parking.
The cove is a great spot for kayaking. Rent a kayak, or take a tour. Tours can be bought at a big discount from Groupon.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdThe cove is a great spot for kayaking. Rent a kayak, or take a tour. Tours can be bought at a big discount from Groupon.
Essentials
The closest grocery store with the best selection of fresh produce and hormone free meats.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveThe closest grocery store with the best selection of fresh produce and hormone free meats.
Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyGreat selection of food and healthy snacks!
Great barbecue outside on weekends for tri-tip, ribs, chicken and sausage. Good selection of prepared foods in deli counter too.
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Major Market Inc
1855 S Centre City PkwyGreat barbecue outside on weekends for tri-tip, ribs, chicken and sausage. Good selection of prepared foods in deli counter too.
Getting Around
Express buses to San Diego and also has access to the carpool lanes from there.
Del Lago Transit Station
Express buses to San Diego and also has access to the carpool lanes from there.
Catch the sprinter to Oceanside from here and walk to the beach.
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Escondido Transit Center
Catch the sprinter to Oceanside from here and walk to the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCatch a Padres game!
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrGreat fun in Mission Bay! Nice small amusement park right on the beach.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdGreat fun in Mission Bay! Nice small amusement park right on the beach.