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Escondido Comfort Inn
Escondido Center for the Arts, Iceoplex and North County Fair Shopping Mall are minutes from the hotel. Fine restaurants and businesses are also nearby. Temecula and Esconido wineries are a short drive away.

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Escondido North Best Western
The Best Western Escondido Hotel offers deluxe accommodations and is conveniently situated close to local freeways for easy access.

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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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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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Lake San Marcos Resort
1025 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos, CA 92069;
San Diego's only lakefront resort is nestled on the shore of Lake San Marcos. With 140 beautiful guestrooms, Lake San Marcos Resort offers two swimming pools, two hot tubs, three restaurants, four tennis courts, three paddle-tennis courts, a volleyball and horseshoe area, billiards tabel, a fitness room, on property masseuse, a lakeside picnic area, and two 18-hole golf courses. Services include boat rentals, room service, valet laundry service, and free parking. Pets are allowed.

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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.

Cal State San Marcos - CSUSM
Modern campus of the California State University system. Major fields of study include the Arts & Sciences, Business Administrations, Education and American Language and Culture.

Palomar College - San Marcos CA
North County's biggest junior college provides convenient and innovative learning environments and courses at many locations including the main campus in San Marcus, the Escondido Center and seven other sites. Courses are offered in many unique ways including telecourses, learning communities, self-paced and online courses.

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Old California Restaurant Row - San Marcos Blvd
There is a big string of dining adventures in the heart of San Marcos near the big Regal Edwards Cinema.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Cantinia - 1020 W San Marcos Blvd
Arby's - 1280 W San Marcos Blvd - Sandwich Shop
Bruno's Italian Restaurant - 1020 W San Marcos Blvd - Authentic Italian Food and Pizzeria
Carl's Jr - 120 Knoll Rd - Fast Food
China Wokery - 1020 W San Marcos Blvd - Chinese Lunch, Dinner and Takeout
Daphne's Greek Cafe - 595 Grand Ave - Fresh, Greek and Delicious
El Pollo Loco - 696 W San Marcos Blvd
Fish House Vera Cruz - 360 Via Vera Cruz - Seafood Specialties
Hoggs Beach BBQ - 1158 W San Marcos Blvd - The menu reflects the warmth of the Southern BBQ slow smoked Pulled Beef Brisket
IHOP Restaurant - 1020 W San Marcos Blvd - Popular Breakfast House
Hometown Buffet - 288 Rancheros Rd
India Princess Restaurant - 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd. - Indian food has earned acclaim for its exotic and succulent flavors, that blend style and spices into a delightful feast for the senses.
Katsu Seafood and Steakhouse - 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar
/Noodles & Co - 591 Grand Ave
Old California Coffee House & Cafe - 1020 W San Marcos Blvd
Old Spaghetti Factory - 111 Twin Oaks Valley Rd - banquet rooms which are perfect for occasions like birthday parties, anniversaries, team sports events, company meetings, club gatherings, etc.
/Panera Bread - 575 Grand Ave - Restaurant and Bakery
Rossi's Pizza and Sports Bar - 156 S Rancho Sante Fe - specializing in pizza , broasted chicken, California cheese steak, lasagna, and home made burgers.
San Marcos Brewery & Grill - 1080 W San Marcos Blvd

Regal Edwards Theater Group
Cinema Website
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 16 - 1180 W San Marcos Blvd

Vista Village Restaurants
Popular Dining Adventures and Krikorian Metroplex Theater.

Lawrence Welk Resort - Escondido
This 600-acre property features 598 newly renovated one and two bedroom villas and vacation rentals. This California Vacation Resort features an on-site restaurant, deli and pizza shop, two 18-hole golf courses, live theatre and entertainment, shopping, tennis instruction, six swimming pools, a 140-ft. waterslide, fitness center, concierge services, babysitting services, free parking, and biking and hiking activities.

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Lake San Marcos Country Club - Golf Course
1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069; 760-744-1310; Course Website;
This David Rainville designed course opened in 1963 and features 18-holes ranging 6,515 yards from the longest tees.

Twin Oaks Golf Club - San Marcos
1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069; 760-591-4700; Course Website;
A demanding 18-hole championship course, that includes 2 signature water features and plays adjacent to a protected wildlife habitat, adding to an experience that is both challenging and picturesque.
The Garden Room - private, 2,600-square-foot banquet venue that overlooks the Twin Oaks Golf Course.
Stixx Cafe - offers a variety of food and beverage options for pre-event and post-event functions as well.

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.

Vista Valley Country Club
Private golf and country club provides Golf, Tennis, Fine Dining, Forest Park Wedding and Family Facilities Golf course is surrounded by a necklace of mountains, amidst hundreds of mature oaks, quaint stone walls and a meandering creek. Vista Valley is a championship 18 hole golf course, designed by the world renowned, premier architect, Ted Robinson.

Reidy Creek Golf Course - No. Escondido
The 18 holes play through a natural valley, providing the course with a rolling terrain that ensures no two holes are alike, something rarely found on an executive course.