Wine bar
$$Vinz Wine Bar
Grand Avenue's dependable date spot with a big list.
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North County Inland
Escondido has the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the California Center for the Arts, Stone Brewing World Bistro and Daley Ranch's 25 miles of trail — all at inland prices.
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The best-known restaurants in Escondido are Vinz Wine Bar, Plan 9 Alehouse, Kettle & Stone Brewing. Most sit-down meals run $15–$35 per person, and the taco shops and delis below are under $15.
Population
~152,000
Median home
~$780K
2BR rent
~$2,400 (2BR)
To downtown
35–50 min
Schools
Escondido Union (K–8) + Escondido Union HS
Wine bar
$$Grand Avenue's dependable date spot with a big list.
Pub
$$Downtown beer bar with a strong food menu.
Brewery
$Small-batch taproom near downtown.
Mexican
$Handmade tortillas and menudo, a North County institution.
New American
$$$Hilltop views over the valley, popular for special occasions.
Sushi
$$Reliable rolls in the Westfield corridor.
Mexican
$$Old-guard Escondido Mexican with a busy patio.
Pizza
$$The North County branch of the Little Italy classic.
El Nopalito for Mexican, Vinz or Plan 9 downtown, Stone's World Bistro for beer and food, and Vintana when the view matters.
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