Escondido’s best local businesses
516 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Nobody pays to be on this list.
516 places24 new this month16 kinds of placesUpdated Nov 8
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- RestaurantsNewest: Compadres Grilled Chicken
- BeautyNewest: Catch A Fade Barber Shop
- ShoppingNewest: Gold Town Jewelry
- EntertainmentNewest: Wild Woods Golf & Game Lounge
- NightlifeNewest: San Elijo Vine & Tap
- Bakeries & SweetsNewest: Golden Donut
- Antiques, Thrift, & VintageNewest: CRC San Marcos Resale Store
- Health & WellnessNewest: Brilliant Touch Wellness Center
- Arts & CultureNewest: Palomar College Planetarium
- Home & GardenNewest: Rustic Home San Marcos
- Hobbies, Books, & CraftsNewest: Barnes & Noble
- Sporting Goods
- Parks & OutdoorsNewest: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
- Services
- PetsNewest: Camp Run-A-Mutt San Marcos
- CafesNewest: BewBew Home Cafe
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More spots
Places in kinds too small for their own page yet.
Alton Marketplace (opens in a new tab)
Other51 - 107 Technology Dr W · Irvine
Big-box stores & fast food joints are the main tenants at this palm-lined strip mall.
Crossroads (opens in a new tab)
Other3720-3996 Barranca Pkwy · Irvine
Shopping center.
Cypress Village Shopping Center (opens in a new tab)
Other14001 - 14271 Jeffrey Rd · Irvine
Community center hosting a variety of retailers and restaurants, including Kohl's.
Escondido Promenade (opens in a new tab)
Other1200 Auto Park Way
Outdoor mall with familiar chain stores, including Target & TJ Maxx, plus salons & casual eateries.
Fashion Valley (opens in a new tab)
Other7007 Friars Rd · San Diego
Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.
Harvard Place Shopping Center (opens in a new tab)
Other17575 - 17675 Harvard Ave · Irvine
Standard strip mall offering a supermarket & a variety of chain eateries & cafes, plus services.
Irvine Spectrum Center (opens in a new tab)
Other670 Spectrum Center Dr · Irvine
Happening open-air mall with dozens of shops, services & restaurants, a Ferris wheel & a multiplex.
Liberty Station (opens in a new tab)
Other2757 Dewey Rd · San Diego
Relaxed area offering food shops and markets, as well as gardens and art galleries in a historic Navy base.
Mershops North County Mall (opens in a new tab)
Other272 E Via Rancho Pkwy
Indoor destination for families featuring kid-centric facilities, plus a food court, and restaurants.
One Paseo (opens in a new tab)
Other3725 Paseo Pl · San Diego
Breezy shopping compound offering fashionable stores & services, restaurants & an outdoor courtyard.
Orchard Hills Shopping Center (opens in a new tab)
Other3801 - 3993 Portola Pkwy · Irvine
Shopping center with a grocery store, a coffee shop, a gas station, and a few restaurants.
Quail Hill Shopping Center (opens in a new tab)
Other6601 - 6875 Quail Hill Pkwy · Irvine
Shopping center with a grocery store, dining, gas station, and banks, plus ample parking.
Riverside Harley-Davidson (opens in a new tab)
Other7688 Indiana Ave · Riverside
Full-service dealership for Harley-Davidson bikes plus motorcycle parts, apparel and gear.
Sand Canyon Plaza (opens in a new tab)
Other6500 - 6659 Irvine Center Dr · Irvine
Stripmall containing eatery stalwarts such as Carl's Jr, Domino's, Grater Grilled Cheese, Starbucks, and Sushi Boy.
San Diego Engraving (opens in a new tab)
Other11611 Rancho Bernardo Rd Ste 104 · San Diego
Engraving specialist providing trophies and awards, as well as clothing customization via screen printing and embroidery.
SISTI & CO. | Wedding Planner & Florist (opens in a new tab)
Other1072 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 106 · San Diego
Bespoke wedding planner known for her attention to detail and for providing event design services.
The Hub Hillcrest Market (opens in a new tab)
Other940-1092 University Ave · San Diego
Stylish shopping complex with a variety of vendors, a grocery store & eateries with outdoor seats.
The Square (opens in a new tab)
Other17901 - 17971 MacArthur Blvd · Irvine
Relaxed, open-air shopping center featuring international quick-service eateries & outdoor tables.
Woodbury Town Center (opens in a new tab)
Other6200 - 6460 Irvine Blvd · Irvine
Open-air shopping center featuring big-box stores, supermarkets, casual eateries & fast food.
What changed this month
- Nov 6Checked againJaguar Paw
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