About Escondido, California
Escondido — Spanish for 'hidden' — sits in an inland valley surrounded by hills and avocado groves. It is the largest city in inland North County and offers significantly more home for the money than the coast. The city is home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the California Center for the Arts, and the entrance to the Highland Valley wine region. Downtown Escondido has invested in arts, breweries, and a Friday Cruisin' Grand classic-car event that draws thousands.
Population: ~150,000 · Region: North County · County: San Diego
Escondido highlights
- Affordable vs. coast
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Wine country adjacent
- New homes & resales
Neighborhoods & areas of Escondido
Downtown Escondido
Walkable Grand Avenue core with arts center, breweries, and historic bungalows.
Hidden Meadows
Hillside community north of town with custom homes and country club.
South Escondido / Felicita
Established neighborhoods with parks and access to Lake Hodges.
East Escondido / Eureka Springs
Newer planned communities with hillside lots and views.
Harmony Grove Village
Master-planned community on the south side with new construction.
Things to do in Escondido
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- California Center for the Arts
- Daley Ranch hiking & biking
- Lake Hodges trails & fishing
- Stone Brewing World Bistro
- Cruisin' Grand classic-car nights
- Dixon Lake & Jesmond Dene Park
- Highland Valley wineries
Escondido ZIP codes
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ZIP codes for Escondido, CA: 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029.
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