Attractions
Art In The Garden and the Escondido Grand Ave Festival Street Fair
The Grand Ave Festival takes place in historic downtown Escondido on Grand Ave from Center City Parkway to Ivy. Shop from hundreds of vendors for unique hand-crafted gifts, imports and local art. Enjoy international cuisine and local entertainment. Fun rides, games, entertainment, food, art, and shopping for everyone. Bring your Christmas list to get some…
Read MoreCelebrate with Gorilla Joanne’s 5th Birthday at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is inviting the public to a special celebration next Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the gorilla habitat inside Gorilla Forest, in honor of gorilla Joanne. She is turning 5, marking a major milestone for a youngster once called a “miracle baby” because of the challenges she overcame following complications…
Read MorePlaytime with Pachyderms: Two Young Elephant Calves are Thriving with their Herd at the Safari Park in Escondido
Two young elephant calves—a two-week-old female yet to be named and a nine-week-old male named Zuli—interacted with their keepers, their mothers and the rest of their herd at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Keepers are keeping a watchful eye on their development, and say they are doing very well. Umzula-zuli, or Zuli…
Read MorePutting Down Roots, Highland Valley Vineyards In Escondido
by Malinda Romine | July, 11, 2018 Malinda Online: One Woman’s Wine Journey malinda.online HIGHLAND VALLEY VINEYARDS Ray Schnorr and Jeannine O’Brien are the owners and winemakers at Highland Valley Vineyards. They are also genuinely the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. They ooze friendliness and joy, and have a way…
Read More“The Beer Jesus From America” – The Story of an American Craft Brewer in Germany – sneak preview screening
Sweetwood Films and Stone Brewing Announce the Limited Advanced Sneak Preview Screening of “The Beer Jesus From America” – The Story of an American Craft Brewer in Germany In honor of San Diego Beer Week, Sweetwood Films and Stone Brewing announce the limited advanced sneak preview screening of “The Beer Jesus From America.” The 104-minute…
Read MoreWalkabout Australia Opens At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Are you ready for the new Walkabout Australia adventure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? Check out all of the animals and fun things to do and plan your Walkabout! This new Safari Exhibit opens Friday, May 25th. Experience the New Age of Safari! Envision yourself following a backcountry road shaded by eucalyptus trees,…
Read MoreEscondido Named One Of 6 San Diego Suburbs That Offer Big City Living
6 San Diego Suburbs That Offer Big City Living Neighborhoods.com by Jill Robi Is it possible to have the quiet, suburban life while experiencing the taste of the big city? As someone from a premier big city – Chicago – I can tell you there is definitely a vibe that can be missed when one…
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