Escondido Attractions
Escondido (pop. 108,635) is located 28mi/45km north of San Diego. About 18 miles from the coast the city is to be found in the valley of the coastal mountains amid avocado and citrus groves.
California Center for the Arts
The California Center for the Arts in Escondido is located on a 12 acre campus and features 9,000 square feet of galleries with exhibits of 20th C visual arts. There is an outdoor sculpture court.
All values are in United States Dollars
California Center for the Arts Museum
340 North Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025-2600
United States
340 North Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025-2600
United States
Phone 1 (760) 839-4138
Fax 1 (760) 743-6472
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Military discount | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Docent led tours are conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 1 till 3 pm. Free First Wednesday performances available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Deer Park Vintage Cars
Deer Park Vintage Cars includes more than 112 vintage cars in three buildings. Visitors will see a Model A Ford and a 1957 Chevy Bel Air as well as many more classic automobiles in impeccable condition.
Escondido History Center (formerly Heritage Walk)
The Escondido History Center displays buildings preserved from Escondido's early days. The structures were rescued from demolition and relocated to the park, where they serve as Escondido's historical museum complex. The buildings include a windmill, farm sculpture, tank house and herb garden.
Escondido History Center
321 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025-2704
United States
321 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025-2704
United States
Phone 1 (760) 734-8207
Fax 1 (760) 743-8267
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Family Fun Center (closed)
ATTRACTION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.
There are go karts, children's rides, bumper boats and three miniature golf courses at the Family Fun Center in Escondido. There is also a giant maze.
There are go karts, children's rides, bumper boats and three miniature golf courses at the Family Fun Center in Escondido. There is also a giant maze.
Lawrence Welk Theater
The 331-seat Lawrence Welk Theater in Escondido contains a museum dedicated to the congenial TV host.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 13:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, preserves the memory of the soldiers who fought in the battle between the U.S. and California on December 6, 1846 during the Mexican-American War.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Sengme Oaks Water Park
The Sengme Oaks Water Park has waterslides, a children's pool in a wooded setting. Picnicking is allowed.
Sengme Oaks Water Park
22000 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061-9721
United States
22000 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061-9721
United States
Phone 1 (760) 742-1921
Fax 1 (760) 742-1704
Hours
May 16 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 15 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 8 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
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