Located in the heart of North County, Escondido is located inland about 30 miles north of Downtown San Diego. The word Escondido means “hidden” in Spanish, and the city lies in a shallow valley surrounded by rocky terrain, about 18 miles from the coast.

The city has a total area of 37.0 square miles (96 km2) and is central to all San Diego area attractions.

Escondido is also a gateway to the wide array of area landscapes – high desert, low desert, mountains, coastal, and downtown are all within an hour or so drive.

Escondido still has a Mediterranean climate where avocados and citrus fruits can thrive.

Being farther inland, the summer time is usually much warmer than the coastal cities. High temperatures average from 68° F to 89° F, but winters are always cool and comfortable. Overall, the average temperatures vary from 56° F in December to an average of 76° F in August, with annual average rainfall of 15.2 inches and 263 sunny days per year.

Escondido is one of the larger cities in the area. According to the 2010 US Census, the population was 143,911 (estimated at 150,243 as of 2014). The population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% aged 18 to 24, 28.5% aged 25 to 44, 22.6% aged 45 to 64, and 10.5% of the people who were 65 years or older. The median age was 32.5 years.

The median family income is $48,456, slightly lower than the CA state average of $53,025. There are 23 public schools across 2 school districts and over 20 private or catholic schools serving the area.

In Escondido You’ll Find Plenty to do, See and Taste!

With a rich history, this town is loaded with parks and recreation centers, 6 golf courses, 4 outdoor markets, and plenty of live music and events. It is also home to the upscale Westfield North County Mall, a huge 3-level shopping center.

From wildlife, to wineries and craft breweries, there are multiple and diverse arts and culinary experiences.

Some of the great attractions here include the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, a unique performing arts complex, museum, and conference center; the San Diego Zoo Safari Park; Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens; Queen Califia’s Magical Circle (an amazing sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park created by the late world-acclaimed artist Niki de Saint Phalle), Cruisin’ Grand Escondido (a pre-1975, classic car event), the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum; and Daley Ranch, a wilderness preserve with extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

The charming downtown has a historic feel with eclectic shops, boutiques, museums, theaters, restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars, all right next to quaint neighborhoods of small bungalow and ranch-style houses.

John Paul the Great Catholic University is located here in Escondido and both Palomar College and Cal State University are located in the neighboring city of San Marcos.

18 hospitals are located within 25 miles of Escondido. Most notably, the massive Palomar Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in Escondido, CA, with 531 doctors.

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