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244Events this week
27Free things to do
84New spots
86New stories

● Checked Sunday, November 8, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Escondido

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 244 events, day by day →

Solana Beach - Dog dental cleaning

Monday 9am · Dirty Dogs Solana Beach

Mahjong

Monday 9am · Community Park

Escondido Veteran Job Fair - Escondido Career Fair

Monday 11am · Escondido

The Mama Lunch Break Gathering

Monday 11:30am · Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen · Free

Rollin' & Strollin'

Monday 1pm · Community Park

New in Escondido

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cenote Grill

Restaurants

Mexican fare with a twist: Cenote Grill gives familiar favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos a creative spin, using fresh ingredients and healthier takes on traditional dishes.

cenotegrill.com ↗

SD Custom Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Celebrate like you mean it: When you need a cake that looks as good as it tastes, SD Custom Cakes turns your idea into a centerpiece worthy of the group chat.

sdcustomcakes.com ↗

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

Arts & Culture

Local time machine vibes: If you’ve ever wondered how dry farming worked around here, Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead lets you poke around an 1870s adobe home, native plants, and a photogenic windmill, with free tours that feel like time travel minus the dust.

sdrp.org ↗

Escondido’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Escondido’s best →

Most read in Escondido

The five stories Escondido readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. A new name, familiar roots for Stone's bistro

    The new restaurant, Quarry, will take over the iconic Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, California.

    Full story at axios.com ↗

  2. Stone Brewing’s Original Vision Gets a Second Life

    Stone Brewing cofounder Greg Koch, along with longtime partner Steve Wagner, is returning to the business to bring Stone World Bistro & Gardens back to life.

    Full story at sandiegomagazine.com ↗

  3. Daley Ranch Fest: will celebrate 30th anniversary

    Daley Ranch Fest, a public gathering at the Ranch House on November 7, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the facility's purchase by the Escondido City Council.

    Full story at valleycenter.com ↗

  4. Street Festival To Fill West Grand Avenue In Escondido

    Free street festival in downtown Escondido will take place from 9 a.m.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  5. Between San Diego And Palm Springs Is A Laid-Back Escape With Scenic Wineries And Family Fun

    The laid-back town of Ramona, California, is a popular destination between San Diego and Palm Springs, located 35 miles northeast of San Diego, and 94 miles southwest of Palm Springs.

    Full story at aol.com ↗

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