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Escondido is a city located in northern San Diego County, California just north of
San Diego, California, USA. The name means "hidden" in Spanish-- it occupies a shallow
valley ringed by rocky hills. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County.
The city has a mild climate, a
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diverse economy and a growing population of 140,766, making it
the fourth largest city in San Diego County in terms of population.
Downtown Escondido (centered on Grand Avenue) has experienced a renaissance. Numerous fine
restaurants, cafes, and galleries have
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opened over the past few years. Every Friday night
from April through September, the Downtown Business Association hosts the popular "Cruisin' Grand,"
where the public can show and view hot rods and historic cars. A different car club and/or featured
attraction (i.e. antique fire trucks, nitro night, midget and sprint cars) is highlighted each week.
Cruisin' Grand also features a DJ, hula hoop contests for the kids, and 7 trophies each night.
In addition to the many art galleries on Grand, a branch of the Mingei Museum has recently
opened there. This museum displays handcrafts from around the world and is a treat to visit.
Just one block off Grand Ave. is Grape Day Park with the civic center and the California Center
for the Arts, Escondido that features two theaters, a visual arts museum, an educational complex,
and a conference center. The Escondido Children's Museum is located in Studio One at the Center
for the Arts, and the Escondido History Center is located right in Grape Day Park. The History Center
features the city's original Santa Fe Depot, first library, Victorian house, barn, and blacksmith
shop. The Pioneer Roomof Escondido Public Library (located in the Mathes Center building next to
the Main Library) has photographs, maps, oral histories, genealogical collections, directories
and yearbooks documenting Escondido's history.