Bell Gardens
Closing Permanently - Dec 2003 / Lack of funding support
115-acre working country farm created by Glen Bell (founder of Taco Bell restaurants).

Valley Center History Museum
29200 Cole Grade Rd, P O Box 2665, Valley Center, CA 92082; 760-749-2993; Museum Weblink;
Archives historic local information. Special group tours by appointment.

Valley View Casino
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082 Phone: 866.726.7277. Resort Weblink
The 46,000 square-foot establishment features a smoke-free slot pavilion along with over 1,260 state-of-the-art slot and video poker machines. Table games include three-card poker, Pai Gow poker as well as single-deck and multi-deck blackjack. Valley View Casino is home to the award-winning Market Square Steak and Seafood Buffet, Southern California’s only gourmet buffet. Operated by San Pasqual Indian Tribe;

The Lavender Fields
12460 Keys Creek Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082; 760-742-1489; Farm Website;
certified organic lavender farm in the foothills of the Palomar mountains in northern San Diego County, California. We grow dozens of varieties of French and English lavender. From our fields of over 10,000 plants we hand cut enough bundles each harvest to supply materials for crafting our fresh lavender baskets, wreaths, and wands, and loose lavender buds for sachets, bath teas, bath salts and dryer bags.

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.

Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum - Escondido CA
Located on 15 acres of vineyard, orchards, grape arbors and shady oaks. Gourmet deli, picnic grounds and a very large collection of vintage convertibles and Americana.

Local Attractions:
Check out the local adventure opportunities:
Tour South Escondido - Home to Kit Carson Park.
Tour North Escondido - Visit Daley Ranch, Castle Creek and Welk Resort.
Tour San Pasqual - Home to North County Wineries, golf and the Wild Animal Park.

Escondido North Best Western
1700 Seven Oaks Road, Escondido, CA 92026;
Location: I-15 Exit to El Norte Pkwy, north of Downtown Escondido;
The Best Western Escondido Hotel offers deluxe accommodations and is conveniently situated close to local freeways for easy access. This San Diego area hotel in Escondido is minutes away from the California Center for the Arts and San Diego Wild Animal Park. Other hotel amenities include lobby with fireplace, outdoor heated swimming pool and meeting facilities that accommodate groups up to 100.

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Escondido Howard Johnson
515 West Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025;
Location: Downtown near Washington Ave and Center City Parkway
There are several restaurants with in walking distance to this Howard Johnson Hotel. Iceplex Skating Rink and The Family Fun Center is in the next block. Shopping centers and golf courses are within two miles. The Escondido Howard Johnson features exterior corridors for guest convenience and an outdoor pool and outdoor hot tub to enjoy the California sunshine.

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Castle Creek Inn Resort
Circle R Way, Escondido, CA 92026;
Location: Near Gopher Canyon Rd Exit from I-15 Freeway
The Castle Creek Inn is a boutique style Resort and Spa located in San Diego North County. Resting amidst the scenic foothills of Temecula's Wineries and adjacent to a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, you will find this place will make for a great vacation getaway. Amenities include tennis courts, spa, hot soaking pools, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, ropes course and more.

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