Visit Escondido

Welcome to Escondido, the “Hidden Valley” of San Diego – come for the wildlife… stay for the culture! Located just 35 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego.

Welcome to Escondido, the “Hidden Valley” of San Diego – come for the wildlife… stay for the culture! Wild animals, beautiful wineries, craft breweries, unique arts & theatre, culinary experiences, golf, hiking, biking, lakes, casino resorts, and fantastic events!

With a beautiful year-round climate, Escondido is the heart of northern San Diego. Rich in history and culture, it’s home to the California Center for the Arts, a unique visual and performing arts complex; the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an expansive wildlife sanctuary; the amazing sculpture garden, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, created by the late world-acclaimed artist Niki de Saint Phalle; the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum; and the Daley Ranch, a wilderness preserve with extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

Embracing a farm-to-table experience, Escondido offers a variety of culinary experiences with chef-owned restaurants such as Vintana Wine + Dine, Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar, and Bellamy’s... as well as three weekly farmers’ markets and tours of Stone Farms. Many beautiful boutique wineries with spectacular views provide leisurely wine tasting afternoons, and the best of the craft beer culture meets culinary vision right here at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens.

This wonderfully unique area also presents many other activities... enjoying a round of golf at one of five golf courses, fishing or picnicking at three lakes, cycling on Palomar Mountain, browsing through downtown art galleries or shopping at world-class retail stores and the largest auto park in Southern California. You can also play at one of several nearby casino resorts!