Escondido is Spanish for 'hidden,' named for its secluded valley surrounded by foothills source
Community character
Inland North County San Diego city set in a valley ringed by foothills, blending suburban neighborhoods with agriculture in the San Pasqual Valley source
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Large wildlife park in the San Pasqual Valley with open African and Asian animal habitats source
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Civic arts complex with two theaters and a visual arts museum near Grape Day Park source
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture garden located in Kit Carson Park source
Kit Carson Park
285-acre park with sports fields, an arboretum, and a disc golf course source
Daley Ranch
3,058-acre conservation preserve with over 20 miles of hiking, mountain-biking, and equestrian trails source
Old Escondido Historic District
Neighborhood of preserved Victorian and Craftsman homes south of downtown source
Downtown / Grand Avenue
Historic main street with galleries, restaurants, and the civic arts center source
San Pasqual Valley
Agricultural valley on the city's southeast with vineyards, citrus, and avocado groves source
