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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Queen Califia's Magic CircleParent rating:  Location: Kit Carson Park, Bear Valley Parkway and Mary Lane, Escondido, CA Inspired by the story of California's namesake, Queen Califia of the Amazon, French sculptor Nikki de Saint Phalle created a garden tribute to her majesty. Featured in the huge walk-in Queen Califi...
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Kit Carson ParkParent rating: Location: 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA Kit Carson Park in Escondido is named after the intrepid scout who fought in the Battle of San Pasqual, that took place a short five miles away. The vast park encompasses over 200 acre... |
San Dieguito River ParkParent rating:  Location: 18372 Sycamore Creek Rd., Escondido, CA The San Dieguito River Park is a work-in-progress to create and preserve a natural open-space park along the 55-mile corridor of the San Dieguito River Valley, extending from the ...
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Dixon LakeParent rating: Location: 1700 North La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA Dixon Lake provides year-round fishing with 12 distinct fishing areas, as well as camping, picnicking, and hiking opportunities. It is a gorgeous park, with plenty of space for kids to run arou...
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Grape Day ParkParent rating:  Location: 321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA Since the early 1930s Grape Day Park has been a center for community events and activities. The park is named after one of Escondido valley's major crops - the grape. Another tribute to the ill...
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Lake HodgesParent rating:  Location: Lake Hodges, Escondido, CA Lake Hodges is home to the Lake Hodges Aquatic Center. Visitors to Lake Hodges can enjoy a myriad of watersports including windsurfing, paddlesports, kayaking, and canoeing. As pa...
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San Pasqual State Historic ParkParent rating: Location: 15808 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA The 50-acre park commemorates the American takeover of California. Both General Stephen Kearny and Andres Pico claimed victory in the bloody engagement between the Dragoons and Californios that occure...
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Escondido Farmers' Market & Other PurveyorsParent rating: Location: Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA You KNOW, if it's located in Escondido, you are dealing with some of the finest locally grown foods anywhere. Fruits, veggies, flowers, and more can be found here. Ever tried ostrich jerky? |
Felicita County ParkParent rating: Location: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA Felicita County Park is a gorgeous park set among 53 acres of oak groves that includes hiking and nature trails, picnic areas with covered pavilions and barbecues, spacious open lawn areas, two...
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San Diego Zoo Safari ParkParent rating: Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA Known for decades as the San Diego Wild Animal Park, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park pioneered the "safari" zoo concept in the early 1970s. Most of the big animals at the Park - the lions,...
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Pumpkin StationParent rating: Location: 13421 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA An annual favorite, Pumpkin Station offers a tour during which kids get a pumpkin (up to $4 value), a coloring book, and several other games and activities. Each location offers something sligh...
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Escondido Sports CenterParent rating: Location: 3315 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA The Escondido Sports Center, located in Kit Carson Park, is one of San Diego's largest sports centers. It includes two official-sized arenas for competitive roller hockey, two state-of-the-art ...
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Daley RanchParent rating: Location: 3024 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA Daley Ranch, a 3,058-acre conservation area, offers over 25 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Many of the trails are fairly steep and much of the flo...
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