Guidebook for Escondido
Food Scene
Akita Japanese Restaurant
330 W Felicita AveWonderful sushi, Bento boxes, and Udon soup, served in a lovely setting.
Some like it hot: the best Thai food in town is served at Chan Dara! Choose your dish, then choose your level of spiciness. We love the curries. My favorite is the Panang curry.
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Chan Dara Thai Cafe
330 W Felicita AveSome like it hot: the best Thai food in town is served at Chan Dara! Choose your dish, then choose your level of spiciness. We love the curries. My favorite is the Panang curry.
Recently remodeled, the Brig still serves delicious food, everything from steak to fish tacos!
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Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarRecently remodeled, the Brig still serves delicious food, everything from steak to fish tacos!
Kettle Coffee and Tea
119 E Grand AveA fun spot for coffee and conversation!
Sierra Madre Cantina
329 W Felicita AveA lively Mexican restaurant with good food and service!
The perfect spot to relax and unwind, sit outdoors by the fountains and gardens and enjoy a meal in this tranquil location.
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Hacienda De Vega
162 S Rancho Santa Fe RdThe perfect spot to relax and unwind, sit outdoors by the fountains and gardens and enjoy a meal in this tranquil location.
Shopping
Visit this gift shop for the special woman in your life! Lotus Butterfly has a lot of pretty jewelry, accessories, objects for the home, and more.
Lotus Butterfly Gift Boutique
1885 S Centre City PkwyVisit this gift shop for the special woman in your life! Lotus Butterfly has a lot of pretty jewelry, accessories, objects for the home, and more.
We have a terrific mall nearby, with numerous stores and restaurants.
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Westfield North County Shopping Center
272 E Via Rancho PkwyWe have a terrific mall nearby, with numerous stores and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
A fun place for walking and animal watching, especially on a cooler summer day or evening (it can get very hot here in the summer, and the animals may prefer to stay where it's cool).
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdA fun place for walking and animal watching, especially on a cooler summer day or evening (it can get very hot here in the summer, and the animals may prefer to stay where it's cool).
Kit Carson is a wonderful park for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
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Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyKit Carson is a wonderful park for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
Arts & Culture
The CCAE is a beautiful place to visit, and has many art and entertainment events.
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdThe CCAE is a beautiful place to visit, and has many art and entertainment events.
Essentials
A FANTASTIC store for good food and good prices, Trader Joe's features a lot of organic food. The people who work here are friendly, helpful, and positive. Enjoy! :)
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Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyA FANTASTIC store for good food and good prices, Trader Joe's features a lot of organic food. The people who work here are friendly, helpful, and positive. Enjoy! :)
Major Market is a very nice, upscale grocery store (classical music plays in the background, or at least it used to), which features many specialty items. On the weekends, they often have barbecues outside of the store.
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Major Market Inc
1855 S Centre City PkwyMajor Market is a very nice, upscale grocery store (classical music plays in the background, or at least it used to), which features many specialty items. On the weekends, they often have barbecues outside of the store.
Vons
330 W El Norte PkwyVons is a great place to shop, but the lines can be long.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Theater is a great place for entertainment on a hot day or evening!
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Regal Escondido & IMAX
350 W Valley PkwyRegal Theater is a great place for entertainment on a hot day or evening!
Getting Around
Escondido Transit Center