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City in California, United States
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Escondido is a city in North San Diego County in Southern California.
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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.
formerly the San Diego Wild Animal Park
This sibling to the San Diego Zoo is a few miles east of town, in the San Pasqual Valley of North San Diego.
Excellent local playhouse.
On Fridays from April 30 to September 18, Grand Avenue downtown becomes a classic automobile showcase with a different theme every night.
Offer fishing, boating and other recreational activities.
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.
Pit barbecue smoked pork and beef ribs to drool for.
A locally owned gelato shop. Ingredients are often locally sourced from the weekly Escondido farmers' market. In addition to gelato, the location also serves salads, paninis, baked goods, coffee, and other beverages. Gelato cakes and catering are available as well.
Mexican-style tacos with a recipe from Tijuana. Offer catering and outdoor seating.
French breakfast and lunch cuisines with interior dining and patio seating available. Coffee is also available for purchase.
Has an extensive collection of wine, beer, and liquor. Weekend afternoon and weekday evening tasting events are frequently hosted in the downstairs cellar bar (a retro space accessible by a spiral, red carpeted staircase). This local business also operates an online retailer.
The Escondido location is Stone Brewing Company's headquarters. Stone brews a variety of regular and seasonal beers, with a particular strength in IPAs; its most famous beer is "Arrogant Bastard," an American Strong Ale, but Stone brewery has an expansive. For visitors, the brewery has a company store and an extensive restaurant and beer garden. Growlers and growler fills, including many limited special release beers, are available in the company store. Brewery tours are offered several times daily, which end in a beer tasting.
Winery with an indoor and outdoor tasting room space.
Surrounded by rugged hills and grassy parkland in a rural setting.
Escondido is located 30 miles north of San Diego on I-15, and 20 miles east/inland of Oceanside on State Route 78. The nearest major airport is the San Diego International Airport in San Diego.
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