Escondido, City in San Diego County, United States
Escondido spans across 37 square miles of land in a valley northeast of San Diego, featuring Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters.
The territory became part of Rancho Rincon del Diablo land grant in 1843, leading to its incorporation as a city in 1888 with initial agricultural focus.
The downtown area contains numerous art galleries, performance venues, and the California Center for the Arts, which presents exhibitions throughout the year.
Dixon Lake provides recreational opportunities for residents, with fishing permits available for visitors over eight years old without requiring state licenses.
The San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park marks the location of the most notable battle in California during the Mexican-American War of 1846.
Location: San Diego County
Inception: 1888
Elevation above the sea: 197 m
Website: http://www.escondido.org
Website: http://escondido.org
GPS coordinates: 33.12472,-117.08083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
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