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 The Oaks Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lawrence Welk Resort Village
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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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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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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
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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
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
Fully refundable
$144 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$156 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
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! (1,575 reviews)
Awesome resort with beautiful surroundings, clean rooms and great amenities. Front desk staff was rude and did not honored expedia gold status perks. Anyway I would definitely come back for a longer stay.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

3 out of 5
200 La Terraza Boulevard Escondido CA
$152 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$168 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Room was great. Comfy bed, sheets, and high quality pillows. Staff was good. Two complaints: 1) the tv was set up so that there is basically nowhere in the room where it could be viewed comfortably, 2) the upholstered area in the breakfast area was truly disgusting — it didn’t look like anyone had ...

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$198 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$228 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
Great place for our family getaway! Loved the S’mores on the beach!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (1,627 reviews)
Perfect spot to start a stay in California

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
The unit & kitchen was fantastic & being on the 3rd floor gave me a view of the ocean! I love this place & will stay here again!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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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