15 Best Things To Do in Escondido, California

About Escondido

Escondido is not only blessed with the Californian weather but also has some of the most beautiful natural and scenic views in the whole of the US. Besides a large number of breweries downtown, Escondido is also home to the California Center for the Arts, where you can enjoy hundreds of artworks.

However, the main attraction of Escondido lies in the scenic views, such as that on the side of Dixon Lake, where you can fish for trout or go camping. Meanwhile, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to over 650 species and 3,500 animals, some of whom are endangered.

If you want to enjoy the view from atop, the San Pasqual Valley, where the zoo is located, also has zip lines.

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Escondido Weather by Month

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Places to Stay in Escondido

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Best Tours in Escondido

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Best Things to do in Escondido, CA

These are the best things to do in the greater Escondido area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Outdoor Activities in Escondido

San Diego Surf School

Based on 251 Reviews

Disco’s Paddle Surf

Based on 160 Reviews

ArtHatch Escape Rooms

Based on 141 Reviews

Museums in Escondido

Mystic of East

Based on 213 Reviews

SoCalMiniPigs

Based on 160 Reviews

Espinosa Vineyards and Winery

Based on 140 Reviews

Restaurants in Escondido

Sunny Side Kitchen

Based on 884 Reviews

Baklava King

Based on 205 Reviews

Yasukochi Family Farms

Based on 151 Reviews

Nightlife in Escondido

Dance With Liza

Based on 68 Reviews

Celeste Barbier Events - Vintage Vocalist

Based on 35 Reviews

The Pannikin Building

Based on 24 Reviews

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