Located in San Diego County, California, Escondido was established in 1886. 'Escondido' means 'hidden' in Spanish. Safari Park is 5x the size of San Diego Zoo.
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Founded1886|Population147,748|Peak147,748(2024)|CountySan Diego County
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1886Founded: Escondido was founded with Spanish colonial roots in San Diego County.
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1972Wild Animal Park Opens: 1,800-acre safari park.
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1987Center for Arts Opens: $70M performing arts center.
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2000Stone Brewing: Craft beer pioneer.
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1886Culture
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1972Culture
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1987Architecture
Center for Arts Opens
2000Business
Stone Brewing
Did You Know?
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'Escondido' means 'hidden' in Spanish.
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Safari Park is 5x the size of San Diego Zoo.
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Grape Day Festival is one of SD County's oldest.
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Escondido is located in San Diego County, California.
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Escondido was founded in 1886.
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