California Center for the Arts
Excellent local playhouse.
Cruisin Grand
On fridays from april 30 to september 18, grand avenue downtown becomes a classic automobile showcase with a different theme every night.
Lake Hodges
Lake dixon and lake wolford offer fishing, boating and other recreational activities.
San Diego Archaeological Center
Dedicated to "the care, management, and curation of archaeological artifacts discovered in the San Diego region" the site features over 500 collections as well as a public lecture series for visitors.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
formerly the san diego wild animal park, sibling to san diego zoo, is located a few miles east of town, in the san pasqual valley of northeastern san diego.
North Shore Lake Hodges Trail
A 0.6-mile trail which runs along interstate 15, beginning at sunset drive escondido, and is an excellent and moderate hiking, biking, and equestrian trail. for mountain bikers, there is a trail that continues west.