Escondido

Escondido
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02.22.09 | Stage 9 End

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Welcome to Escondido, a vibrant, diverse community of 140,000 people located 30 miles northeast of San Diego. With just the right mix of small town friendliness and big-city buzz, Escondido has something for everyone. Explore the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park and experience a safari adventure in a 1,800-acre park. Enjoy a live performance at the beautiful California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Hit the links at one of several golf courses in the area. Discover traditional and contemporary art at the Mingei International Museum. Learn about the art of wine making at one of several award-winning vineyards. Play within Queen Califia's Magical Circle at the Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture garden. Spend the day hiking at Daley Ranch or fishing at Dixon Lake. Visit the Escondido History Center and Historic Grape Day Park. Stroll Downtown Escondido, brimming with antique shops, galleries and restaurants. For additional information about Escondido, please visit www.escondidoexperience.com. For more events and community information, please visit www.escondidotownplanner.com.


“Hosting one of the largest bicycle races in the United States will be one more way to showcase on an international scale all that our city has to offer”

- Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler

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