About the destination and the demographics in Escondido
Escondido is a city located in California, just north of the city of San Diego.
The name means "hidden" in Spanish—it occupies a shallow valley ringed by
rocky hills. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County.
The city has an estimated population of 128,819. The city is known as 'Eskondiid
in Diegueño. A nationwide study in 2005 ranked Escondido #11 out of 25 of
the most conservative cities in America. As of the 2000 census, there are 133,559
people, 43,817 households, and 31,153 families residing in the city.
Timezone in Escondido
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Currency in Escondido
USD (United State Dollar's)
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Best places to eat in Escondido
Filippi's Pizza Grotto
Our large family at Filippi's Pizza Grotto has been part of the restaurant tradition
for over 50 years.
Every location is still owned and operated by family members of the original founders.
Keeping with family tradition our restaurants serve only the freshest and finest
Italian ingredients.
Things to do and tourist attractions in Escondido
Orifla Vineyard & Winery
Orfila Vineyards & Winery is an award-winning boutique winery nestled in the
pristine San Pasqual Valley agricultural preserve, approximately 30 minutes north
of San Diego, just 5 minutes off the I-15, on the way to the Wild Animal Park. Executive
Winemaker Don Reha and his team produce premium Rhône-style wines from grapes
grown on the hillside estate.
Located approximately 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard estate is blessed
with cooling coastal breezes that produce exceptional grapes. Located in the smallest
American Viticulture Area (AVA) in the state, Orfila wines have put San Diego on
the international wine map. Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been
the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions
– a testament to the complexity, elegance, and opulence of its wines.
Locals and visitors have adopted the winery as a favorite venue for celebrations.
It has beautiful facilities for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events,
fundraisers and all types of community revelry.
Queen Califa's Magic Circle Garden
The only American sculpture garden and the last majoy international project created
by Niki De Saint Phalle. Inspired by California's mythic, historic and cultural
roots, the garden consists of nine large - scale sculptures, a circular "snake"
wall and maze entryway, sculpturally integrated bench seating and native shrubs
and trees planted within the interior plaza and along the outer perimeter.
How to get around Escondido
The best and easiest way to get around, see all the sites and experience the adventures
in your own time would be rent a car for your stay. You can collect from the airport
when landing and drop off at the airport before leaving, it couldn't be easier.
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Tourist information on Escondido
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