'''Escondido''' is a city in North San Diego County in Southern California.

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Escondido is located 30 miles north of San Diego on I-15, and 20 miles east/inland of Oceanside on State Highway 78. The nearest major airport is the San Diego International Airport in San Diego. The nearest minor airport is Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.

The '''North County Transit District (NCTD)''' [http://www.gonctd.com/] operates bus routes throughout northern San Diego County, as well as the '''SPRINTER''' [http://www.gonctd.com/sprinter_intro.htm], a new light rail line running along Highway 78 between Escondido and Oceanside.

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See

Do

  • '''California Center for the Arts''' excellent local playhouse.
  • '''Cruisin Grand''' on Fridays from April 30 to September 18, Grand Avenue downtown becomes a classic automobile showcase with a different theme every night.
  • '''Lake Hodges''', '''Lake Dixon''' and '''Lake Wolford''' offer fishing, boating and other recreational activities.
  • '''North Shore Lake Hodges Trail'''. A 0.6-mile trail which runs along Interstate 15, beginning at Sunset Drive (Escondido), and is an excellent and moderate hiking, biking, and equestrian trail. For mountain bikers, there is a trail that continues west.
  • San Diego Archaeological Center. 1 760 291-0370. ttp://www.sandiegoarchaeology.org. 6666 San Pasqual Valley Rd. -F 9AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. 2 individual, $5 family. 1 760 291-0371. nfo@sandiegoarchaeology.org. Dedicated to "the care, management, and curation of archaeological artifacts discovered in the San Diego region" the site features over 500 collections as well as a public lecture series for visitors.
  • '''San Diego Wild Animal Park''', sibling to '''San Diego Zoo''', is located a few miles east of town, in the San Pasqual Valley of Northeastern San Diego.
  • Buy

  • '''Amvets''' thrift store, 2085 E Valley Pkwy, ''+1 760'' 747-2793.
  • '''North County Fair''', [http://www.westfield.com/northcounty/].
  • Eat

  • '''Agrusa's Sandwich Shop''', 1606 E Valley Pkwy, ''+1 760'' 746-0666.
  • '''Fat Ivor's Rib Rack''', 27961 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, ''+1 760'' 749-0600. Burned down in 2003, but is now reopened; pit barbecue smoked pork and beef ribs to drool for.
  • '''Hernandez' Hideaway Restaurant''', 19320 Lake Dr, ''+1 760'' 746-1444.
  • Drink

  • '''Holiday Wine Cellar''', 302 W Mission Ave, ''+1 760'' 745-1200. Has an extensive wine cellar and selection of beers and microbrews.
  • '''Stone Brewing Company''', 1999 Citricado Parkway, ''+1 760'' 471-4999, [http://www.stonebrew.com/]. Best known for "Arrogant Bastard" IPA. For visitors, the brewery has a company store and an extensive restaurant and beer garden.
  • Sleep

  • Best Western Escondido Hotel. 700 Seven Oakes Road. 1 760 740-1700. 1 800 752-1710. 1 760 740-9832. ttp://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05487.
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. 250 West Valley Parkway. 1 760 741-7117. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/escca.
  • Motel 6. 00 North Quince Street. 1 760 745-9252. 1 760 745-4203. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1047.

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