Escondido, CA

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Escondido
Escondido
Escondido
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Where to stay in Escondido

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Lawrence Welk Resort Village

Lawrence Welk Resort Village might not have many top sights, but Twin Oaks Golf Club and Cal-a-vie are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lawrence Welk Resort Village
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Central Escondido

3.5/5(217 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Central Escondido, California Center For The Arts and Grape Day Park are top sights worth seeing.

Central Escondido
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Hidden Meadows

Golf courses, mountain views, and spas highlight some of the notable features of Hidden Meadows. Make a stop by The Oaks Course while you're exploring.

Hidden Meadows
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West Ridge

When in West Ridge, you can plan a visit to Stone Brewing and California Center For The Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Ridge
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Kit Carson

4/5(70 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Kit Carson, The Vineyard at Escondido and Queen Califa's Magical Circle are top sights worth seeing.

Kit Carson
Stealthy dining.

Felicita

While Felicita isn't home to many top sights, California Center For The Arts and Stone Brewing are some notable places to visit nearby.

Felicita
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
$148 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$163 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
My family's vacation was excellent. The property was safe and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The recreation areas were clean and we enjoyed beibg able to walk everywhere! I would definitely stay at The Welk again.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$155 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$178 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,194 reviews)
Friendly clean

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr San Diego CA
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$129 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,426 reviews)
Was great

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,605 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay here. The 1 bedroom condo felt like a home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the dishes you’ll need. We loved it so much we are going back next year and staying longer.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Excellent stay, looking forward to returning.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club

3 out of 5
121 South Pacific Street Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
I can’t say enough about this place! By far the best beachfront location! My two year old loved the playgrounds right on the beach. We spent the morning watching people surf and the evening my daughter sat on the patio (we had a bottom floor room which I highly recommend) waving to the cars as they ...

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Southern California Beach Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Escondido

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
221
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
285
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
121
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
19
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I can’t wait to go back

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Escondido was ok

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

escondido has a lot of visible cops. cops are mostly unapproachable. a simple question can turn into a go-to-jail situation. i'm more afraid of them than anything, unfortunately. city is shut down - coronavirus so you can't venture out.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Escondido is a nice place to stay. Would like to move out this way some day.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the weather the beaches and choices of entertainment and shopping. Unfortunately cost of living keeps me from moving there

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

First time visitor (in town for a family event). Downtown looked nice but did not get to see much more than that.

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