3 Best Places To See in Escondido, CA

“San Diego Zoo Safari Park aims to save species worldwide by uniting their expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with their dedication to inspiring passion for nature. The San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are 35 miles apart. The zoo is among the most popular tourist destinations in San Diego County. The park, visited by 2 million people annually, has over 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species and 3,500 plant species. San Diego Zoo Safari Park has several services to help guests with disabilities enjoy their visit. The park is immaculate, the animals are up close and personal, and there are many options, such as an excellent place to teach people and children about animals in a safe and nurturing environment.”

“The California Center for the Arts aims to bring people together to discover, create, and celebrate both the visual and performing arts. The Center's unique campus features a 1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities available to host corporate gatherings, weddings, and other special life events. The activities of the Center are guided by a Board of Trustees, as well as an administration and staff who are committed to furthering arts entertainment and education in the community by sustaining and expanding programs that provide cultural enrichment for residents of North County and beyond. The California Center for the Arts also runs various educational programs and produces over 52 free community events, such as First Wednesdays, the summer music series Hidden City Sounds, Música en la Plaza, Independence Day Festival, Día de los Muertos Festival, and the Winter Wonderland Festival.”

“San Diego Children's Discovery Museum (SDCDM) provides hands-on educational exhibits and programs focusing on science, art, and seven world cultures for over 100,000 visitors, including children, families, and school groups annually. The Museum was founded in Escondido as a traveling education program in science and art in 1999. Children, parents, and educators can access early learning supplementary educational tools at the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum. The San Diego Children's Discovery Museum's Imagination section promotes artistic expression, language proficiency, emotional intelligence, and creativity. The Museum's outdoor Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden captivates children with a wide variety of nature-based science activities and exhibits.”