Things to Do with Kids in Escondido, CA

  • TripBuzz found 267 things to do with kids in or near Escondido, California, including 248 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, the Escondido area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Golf and Hiking Trails.
  • California's North County region is home to the city of Escondido. The city, nestled in a valley surrounded by sharp hills, is not far from San Diego. The Escondido Creek cuts the city in half, with a variety of natural vegetation in the area. The city finds itself in both Downtown and Old Escondido, with a taste of both the past and the modern present.
  • TripBuzz found 267 things to do with kids in or near Escondido, California, including 248 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, the Escondido area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Golf and Hiking Trails.
  • California's North County region is home to the city of Escondido. The city, nestled in a valley surrounded by sharp hills, is not far from San Diego. The Escondido Creek cuts the city in half, with a variety of natural vegetation in the area. The city finds itself in both Downtown and Old Escondido, with a taste of both the past and the modern present.
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6.7 Miles
30% 20 votes
Dog Park 1215 San Elijo Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Located within San Elijo Hills Community Park, San Elijo Hills Dog Park features a partially sloped field consisting of grass and dirt. The park provides drinking water, benches and a separate small dog area.
6.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
San Elijo Park is a large multi-use public park.  Amenities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, baseball fields, football or soccer fields, dog park and children's play area. Children also enjoy the sprayground, a water play area for younger visitors.  
6.8 Miles
91% 127 votes
Golf 17750 Old Coach Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
The Maderas Golf Club offers an 18-hole course that boasts three lakes, five waterfalls and over forty acres of native wildflowers. Commonly used for weddings and business meetings, there is also an on site clubhouse that features a restaurant and catering services.
6.8 Miles
76% 54 votes
Golf 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the coastal foothills of north San Diego County, St. Mark Golf Club is 18-holes of lush fairways and challenging greens. The course provides a links style design with angular holes that are best played by the thoughtful golfer.
7.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks Valle Verde & Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
7.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
Horseback Riding 3154 Lady Bug Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
A training venue for horseback riding, Liz Bolton Stables specializes in saddleseat riding. With advanced classes and instruction, some students from this stable have even become riding competitors. The stable also leases horses for special events.
7.6 Miles
83% 35 votes
Parks 3337 La Mirada Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Situated on 19 acres, Sunset Park - San Marcos features open green space along with facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer and football. The park also provides a dog park, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, walking trails and an amphitheater.
7.8 Miles
36% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 3485 N Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.
7.9 Miles
72% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
8.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Skate Parks 1074 La Mirada Ct, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
Featuring a competition style street course, Aura Skatepark provides ramps, rails and a bowl along with a lounge area providing game tables and arcade game machines. The park offers party hosting, skateboard training and custom ramp design and construction.
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