Visit Central Escondido
Popular places to visit

San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Visit the native and exotic animals and see why San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a popular stop in San Pasqual Valley. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

Cordiano Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cordiano Winery during your travels to Escondido. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Queen Califa's Magical Circle
Take the family on an outing to Queen Califa's Magical Circle during your trip to Escondido. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.
California Center For The Arts
You can make plans for a show at California Center For The Arts on your trip to Escondido. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.
Palomar Medical Center Downtown
If Palomar Medical Center Downtown is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Escondido.
Grape Day Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Grape Day Park and enjoy the golf courses in Escondido. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively breweries.
Things to do

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: Electric Bike Rental with 5-Level Pedal Assist
Top hotels in Central Escondido

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
Room was nicely appointed and very clean. Staff was very friendly at check-in. Breakfast was pretty standard fare for this type of hotel :scrambled eggs and some sausages plus muffins and bagels. Nice area as well. Seemed kind of petty for them to charge for parking though, and 4$ for a bottle of ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Friendly staff, clean room
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Great staff, friendly and saw to our every need. Welcoming wonderful check in even considering it was very busy. Loved the champagne welcome. Nice bedding super clean and lovely robes in the rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Continently located. Nice stafff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
The suite gave our family more space which is great, and there’s def a family vibe to the hotel. The kids loved the outward facing elevators and the feeding the koi fish.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Awesome resort with beautiful surroundings, clean rooms and great amenities. Front desk staff was rude and did not honored expedia gold status perks. Anyway I would definitely come back for a longer stay.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Escondido

Midway
Though Midway may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like California Center For The Arts and Dixon Lake.

East Valley
East Valley might not have many top sights, but San Diego Zoo Safari Park and California Center For The Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Felicita
Felicita might not have many top sights, but California Center For The Arts and Stone Brewing are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Country Club
Though Country Club may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Escondido Country Club and Stone Brewing.

North Broadway
While North Broadway may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dixon Lake and California Center For The Arts.

Kit Carson
If you're spending some time in Kit Carson, The Vineyard at Escondido and Queen Califa's Magical Circle are top sights worth seeing.








