Guidebook for Escondido
Shopping
North County Fair station
Essentials
Albertsons
12475 Rancho Bernardo RdShopping for groceries, pharmacy, Starbucks
In the same shopping center is The Market offering pre-made food, Starbucks and Rita's Custard and ice.
39 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City PkwyIn the same shopping center is The Market offering pre-made food, Starbucks and Rita's Custard and ice.
Food Scene
This is the closest Starbucks, same parking lot is McDonalds, a great Mexican place, Chitos; Sushi; Subway, a gas station.
31 locals recommend
Starbucks
11611 Rancho Bernardo RdThis is the closest Starbucks, same parking lot is McDonalds, a great Mexican place, Chitos; Sushi; Subway, a gas station.
Anejos's for Mexican Food and margaritas, same parking lot is the Brigatine, nearby is Jalapenos which is also owned by Anejos. There is also Hacienda de Vega; Mexican cantina.
Sierra Madre Cantina
329 W Felicita AveAnejos's for Mexican Food and margaritas, same parking lot is the Brigatine, nearby is Jalapenos which is also owned by Anejos. There is also Hacienda de Vega; Mexican cantina.
Peterson's Donut Corner
903 S Escondido BlvdUnbelievable donuts! Fee for ATM so bring cash.
Islands Restaurant
12224 Carmel Mountain RdGreat for kids too!
Great Scenery of the Valley; very close but still need to drive, Wood-fired Pizza; ensure they are open because they have private events.
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdGreat Scenery of the Valley; very close but still need to drive, Wood-fired Pizza; ensure they are open because they have private events.
The Original Pancake House
14905 Pomerado RdGreat Breakfast Place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine and Food; they also own the Urge next door for beer, and Brother's Provisions
16 locals recommend
The Barrel Room
16765 Bernardo Center DrWine and Food; they also own the Urge next door for beer, and Brother's Provisions
Entertainment & Activities
You can see their big yellow balloon from the studio's balcony.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdYou can see their big yellow balloon from the studio's balcony.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and Various playground equipment areas. Take bread to feed the ducks. Explore the art area.
34 locals recommend
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyHiking and Various playground equipment areas. Take bread to feed the ducks. Explore the art area.
Feed the ducks, rent a boat, go for a hike, various playground equipment, snack bar, a small fee per car like $5
Lake Poway Road
Lake Poway RoadFeed the ducks, rent a boat, go for a hike, various playground equipment, snack bar, a small fee per car like $5
Poway-Midland Railroad
14154 Midland RdRide a train, on Saturday they usually have a Farmer's Market
Sightseeing
Solana Beach
Beach area; eat at the nearby Pizza Port
Del Mar Beach, park near the Poseidon for a great lunch on their patio, playground near by, sand and grass, downtown Del Mar has shopping and various restaurants. Scenic drive from the studio to Del Mar/Solana Beach via the Del Dios Highway.
180 locals recommend
Del Mar
Del Mar Beach, park near the Poseidon for a great lunch on their patio, playground near by, sand and grass, downtown Del Mar has shopping and various restaurants. Scenic drive from the studio to Del Mar/Solana Beach via the Del Dios Highway.
Kids love it here to see the seals in their natural environment, tidal pools to look for animals, and beaches. Beach by cave is easy swimming. Grass to run on too!
Adults love the downtown scene for restaurants and shopping, George's is always a hit!
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdKids love it here to see the seals in their natural environment, tidal pools to look for animals, and beaches. Beach by cave is easy swimming. Grass to run on too!
Adults love the downtown scene for restaurants and shopping, George's is always a hit!