Guidebook for Escondido

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Guidebook for Escondido

Food Scene

Good, fast, inexpensive taco shop, call ahead to take out food fast
Chito's Taco Shop
3440 Del Lago Blvd
Good, 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 Ave
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Fun atmosphere, good food, and live music on weekends.
One of many good downtown Escondido restaurants.
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Swami's Cafe Escondido
503 W Grand Ave
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One of many good downtown Escondido restaurants.
Phil's has the BEST ribs and pulled pork!
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Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena Blvd
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Phil'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 Ave
The sushi rolls are great and the Bento Box Lunch is a bargain and delicious!
Good take out pizza! Phone: 760-41-3994
Pizza Amore
330 W Felicita Ave
Good take out pizza! Phone: 760-41-3994
Good Italian food and very kid friendly!
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
111 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd
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Good Italian food and very kid friendly!

Drinks & Nightlife

The food is good also!
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Vinz Wine Bar
201 E Grand Ave
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The 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 Avenue
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Food 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 Rd
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Has food trucks and music on Fridays. Go around 4:00 p.m. Beautiful views!
Has a good bar inside of this Mexican restaurant. Food is good.
Sierra Madre Cantina
329 W Felicita Ave
Has a good bar inside of this Mexican restaurant. Food is good.
The food is good.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
204 E Via Rancho Pkwy
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The 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 Parkway
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An 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 Ave
See 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 Blvd
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Beautiful 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 Blvd
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Check 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 Ave
Fridays 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 Rd
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World 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 Ln
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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.
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 Street
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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.
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 Blvd
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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.

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 Ave
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The closest grocery store with the best selection of fresh produce and hormone free meats.
Great selection of food and healthy snacks!
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Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City Pkwy
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Great 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 Pkwy
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Great 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
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Catch the sprinter to Oceanside from here and walk to the beach.

Entertainment & Activities

Catch a Padres game!
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Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
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Catch a Padres game!
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Legoland Californië
One Legoland Dr
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
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Great fun in Mission Bay! Nice small amusement park right on the beach.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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Great fun in Mission Bay! Nice small amusement park right on the beach.