Escondido

 

Escondido is a large city in Northern San Diego County. The word "Escondido" has a Spanish origin, which means "hidden." It is "Eskondiid" in the Kumeyaay language. They probably chose it because the foothills surround the valley, which is considered a hidden treasure city.

 

It is situated 15 miles from the ocean and 40 miles from the Mexican border, with a total land area of 37.34 square miles. It has a population of 151 038, making it 4th in San Diego County and 38th largest community in California.

 

Escondido is a city with a mixed workforce such as service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. Most of the residents work computer and math-related jobs than in other places in the U.S. Almost 80% of Escondido citizens have a high school diploma, while 24.6% graduated from college.

 

As for the real estate insights, most homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s, about 66.9%, while 10.2% are much newer ones. The most predominant type of homes is single-family homes at 50.2%, followed by Apartment complexes at 29.4%. The average size of a home has two to three bedrooms. The median home value is $581,199, and the average market rent is $2,543 per month. Moreover, the homeownership rate is almost equal with a slight difference of 1%, 50.5% of owners occupy their homes, and 49.5% where renters occupy them.

 

 

 

 

Living in Escondido gives locals an urban-suburban mix of vibes. Escondido has many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, and shopping centers.

 

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido is one of the most renowned restaurants in San Diego, California. The stone décor and modern gardens are warm and inviting. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available to enjoy their cuisines, craft, and specialty beers.

 

Escondido Transit Center is a bus and train station in Downtown Escondido. North Country Transit District (NCTD) is an agency in charge of local transportation. It has 34 bus routes, a light rail line, and a commuter rail line. The SPRINTER is a 22-mile rail line running east and west between Escondido and Oceanside.

 

 

Discover the wildlife at San Diego Zoo Safari Park and meet up close to 3,500 rare and exotic animals, including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia, in their home in California. It is a great place to observe and interact with the wild and endangered animals and experience a recreation of African wildlife by taking on tram tours or from the walking trails. A private tour is also an option available.

 

Escondido is also known for its Wine Tasting and Winery Tours. Visit Orfila Vineyards & Winery, Cordiano Winery, and Rancho Geujito Vineyard. Enjoy the relaxing stops outdoors with great views of vineyards and landscapes coupled with glasses of wine while appreciating the ambiance and warm sunshine. The BK Cellars Urban Winery & Tasting Lounge has a working wine tasting room in the historic Vineyard District in Escondido. The Deer Park Winery, nestled on 15 acres in Escondido, features wine tasting rooms for vintage estate wines. It also has the world's largest Auto Museum that showcases a collection of convertibles and Americana. It is a fantastic place where anyone can find other vintage stuff like antique bikes, radios, etc. The Auto Museum is the recipient of the Antique Automobile Club of America trophy for excellence.

 

The California Center for the Arts is the perfect venue for concerts, performances, museum exhibits, and other special events. It is the cultural center of North San Diego County. Moreover, the San Diego Archaeological Center in the San Pasqual Valley is a museum that anyone can visit to learn about the rich history of people and the place. It also serves as an education and research facility. It is the only place in San Diego County dedicated to collecting, studying, curating, and exhibiting its archeological artifacts. One of the military clashes that were fought was the Mexican-American War, the Battle of San Pasqual.

 

Dixon Lake is a great local park and a man-made reservoir in North Escondido. Common outdoor activities in Dixon Lake include hiking, camping, and fishing. It has many picnic areas, and the hiking trails are generally easy to complete. On the other hand, Lake Hodges is located in Southern California, about 31 miles north of Downtown San Diego. It has a recreation area for barbecues and picnic tables, allowing fishing and boating but not swimming.

 

Several parks in Escondido, California, are well-maintained, such as Grove Park and Kit Carson Park. The oldest park in the city is Grape Day Park, a central spot in the heart of downtown Escondido. Felicita Park is the site of one of the county's largest and oldest Native American settlements. It is not just an ordinary park because the historical interest behind the location is just one thing. It has 53 acres of dense oak groves, kids playground, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, and nature and hiking trails. The parks in Escondido are lovely places to relax and unwind while staying close to nature.