San Diego Wild Animal Park
The San Diego Wild Animal Park comprises 1,800 acres located five miles east of Escondido. It was started as a breeding facility for the San Diego Zoo's larger mammals. Today there are over 2,500 animals here and also 250 species of exotic plants.

San Pasqual Battlefield
State Historic Site & Museum
Subject to Closure by Governor Brown : 01-July-2012
15808 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027; (760) 737-2201;
Open: Fri-Sun 10AM-5PM; Free Admission;
Battle Re-enactment held in early December;
Battle of San Pasqual : December 6, 1846; Mexican-American War;
Memorial to honor those who participated in the San Pasqual Battle of the Mexican-American War that was fought at this spot in 1846. The battle was fought between about 100 men each representing Californianos defending for Mexico and the advanced contingent of Gen. Stephen Kearney's US Army of the West and took place only shortly before the arrival of the Mormon Battalion. Located on SR-78 about two mileseast of Wild Animal Park, it includes visitors center, historical trail, exhibits, picnic area and nature trails.
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San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027; 760-291-0370; Museum Website;
Location: Adjacent to San Pasqual Battlefield on SR-78
Programs include curation of archaeological collections, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series, curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal.

Escondido Wine Country Vineyards
Bella Marie Winery
Orfila Vineyards
San Pasqual Winery

Valley Center Rincon Resort
Rincon's tall 21-story hotel tower is a most impressive local landmark. There area 653 spacious guestrooms for you to choose from, including 101 vacation suites. Each room features one king or two queen size beds, a large luxury bath with tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower.

Eagle Crest Golf Club
2492 Old Ranch Road, Escondido, CA 92027; 760-737-9762; Club Weblink;
In addition to the wildlife preserve that winds through secluded San Pasqual Valley of San Diego County, the course incorporates wildflowers, waterfalls and eight lakes into a challenging, striking design, quickly branding Eagle Crest Golf Club as one of San Diego 's finest golf venues.

San Dieguito River Park
Future parkland property rich in habitat, cultural recreational and scenic values as well as a future route for a Coast-to-Crest Trail.

Castle Creek Country Club
Founded in 1948 as the Circle R Country Club, this facility embraces beautiful rolling green hills and the temperate climate and sunshine of the North County. It has tradition as home of the scenic Castle Creek Golf Course, a PGA approved, 18-hole championship golf course.

The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course
A par-70, David Rainville designed course measures 6,531 yards from the blue tees. The scenic layout winds through acres of verdant wetlands with stunning mountain backdrops. Lush, rolling fairways meander peacefully along wildlife preserves, grape vineyards and beautiful lakes.

Woods Valley Golf Club - Valley Center CA
This par 72, 6,505-yard course has multiple tee boxes for all skill levels to enjoy a challenging round of golf in the country. Stunning tree-lined fairways and beautiful rolling slopes highlight the new 18-hole championship golf course at Woods Valley.