Escondido Guidebook
Nature and Fitness
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdThis beautiful lake is only a 5 minute drive from our rooms, and the drive there is scenic. Whether you want to go BBQ, stand up paddle boarding, or fishing, this lake offers many activities.
Winter: open Wed, Sat, & Sun
33 locals recommend
Lake Hodges
This beautiful lake is only a 5 minute drive from our rooms, and the drive there is scenic. Whether you want to go BBQ, stand up paddle boarding, or fishing, this lake offers many activities.
Winter: open Wed, Sat, & Sun
Sightseeing
A local favorite during the summer, this Friday event includes classic cars, music, and food! And best part, no entry fees !
26 locals recommend
Cruisin' Grand
North BroadwayA local favorite during the summer, this Friday event includes classic cars, music, and food! And best part, no entry fees !
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdLovely large park, perfect for walks, picnics, parties, frisbee golf, hiking, and viewing outdoor sculptures at Queen Califa Magical Circle.
34 locals recommend
Kit Carson Park
3333 Bear Valley PkwyLovely large park, perfect for walks, picnics, parties, frisbee golf, hiking, and viewing outdoor sculptures at Queen Califa Magical Circle.
Food Scene
Enjoy a wide variety of locally brewed beers with food and a scenic garden.
232 locals recommend
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyEnjoy a wide variety of locally brewed beers with food and a scenic garden.
San Diego is known for its breweries, and we had to include this gem of a local brewery!
7 locals recommend
Little Miss Brewing
7949 Stromesa CtSan Diego is known for its breweries, and we had to include this gem of a local brewery!
Lovely local breakfast place, with kids menu options and classic American breakfast staples
Home Sweet Home Cafe
662 Enterprise StLovely local breakfast place, with kids menu options and classic American breakfast staples
Great aesthetic with a wide selection of delicious pastries.
10 locals recommend
Cute Cakes Bakery & Cafe
345 W Grand AveGreat aesthetic with a wide selection of delicious pastries.
With tacos, burritos, tortas, and a wide selection of marinated meats, you can't go wrong with this local favorite! Everything from the meat, tortillas, and Agua frescas are made in house and with consistent quality.
Fridas Street Tacos
With tacos, burritos, tortas, and a wide selection of marinated meats, you can't go wrong with this local favorite! Everything from the meat, tortillas, and Agua frescas are made in house and with consistent quality.
Another local favorite taco place, this place is open late with quality tacos!
15 locals recommend
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley PkwyAnother local favorite taco place, this place is open late with quality tacos!
Fine Dining
Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park Way