The best things to do in Escondido

Country club offers tennis, swimming, a gym & youth camps & hosts weddings & other private events.

975 Country Club Dr (Riverside)

Scenic golf course with a driving range, pro shop, pub with a patio & 225-capacity events venue.

1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd (San Marcos)

Historic, circa-1964 drive-in theater screens films on outdoor screens & hosts Swap Meet markets.

3035 Van Buren Boulevard (Riverside)

If your week needs wide-open headspace, The Santaluz Club delivers with a Rees Jones championship course threaded through native…

8170 Caminito Santaluz E (San Diego)

In need of a tiny mood reset between grocery runs and soccer drop-offs, the Irvine Spectrum Center Carousel delivers pure throwback fun…

670 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Swap your usual hang for a neon-bright round at GLO Mini Golf, where indoor mini golf, arcade games, immersive escape rooms, virtual…

1299 Tyler St Ste E106 (Riverside)

Miramar Memorial Golf Course pairs a regulation 18 with a legit practice setup... full driving range, chipping and putting greens,…

3750 Anderson Ave (San Diego)

Vin de Syrah nails that subterranean, New York-meets-Paris vibe with friendly wines by the glass, proper cocktails, and sneaky-good cheeses…

901 Fifth Ave (San Diego)

Esco Alley Art is turning downtown Escondido into an open-air gallery, a volunteer-powered project that’s already delivered more than 70…

115 S Broadway · ✓ checked Jul 30

Family-friendly spot featuring four 18-hole miniature golf courses, rides, and an arcade.

3500 Polk St (Riverside)

Movie theater on a heated outdoor patio with lounge chairs shows a mix of new & classic films.

4040 Goldfinch St (San Diego)

Golf club featuring an 18-hole course, plus a restaurant & practice facilities with a bunker.

1 Golf Club Dr (Irvine)

Venue where students learn and practice the basics of parkour.

2620 Progress St #A (Vista)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

12905 El Camino Real (San Diego)

Lively adobe-style area featuring shops and restaurants, along with historic buildings, plus museums devoted to early California history.

2829 Juan St (San Diego)

Set in a natural valley, this 18-hole executive golf course also features a footgolf course and a disc golf course.

2300 N Broadway

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

945 W San Marcos Blvd (San Marcos)

Airy, outdoor rooftop cinema offers local brews & elevated snacks from retro-style counters.

1835 Columbia St 5th Floor (San Diego)

Upscale rooms & villas at a posh golf retreat with various dining options, a spa & an outdoor pool.

5300 Grand Del Mar Way (San Diego)

Popular destination featuring escape rooms filled with interactive puzzles & challenges for groups.

201 E Grand Ave #2g

Movie theater in the Hazard Center with discount tickets and showtimes, plus a restaurant.

7510 Hazard Center Dr #100 (San Diego)

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

3405 Michelson Dr (Irvine)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

661 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

17221 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

Executive course within the Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, featuring a fountain.

6VJ5+76, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr

Golf course designed by William Francis Bell with a driving range, putting greens & clubhouse.

1 Ethel Coplen Way (Irvine)

Family-friendly, Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, waterslides, parades & shows.

2052 Entertainment Cir (Chula Vista)

Sculpted amid rolling hills, this course features oak trees and panoramic mountain views.

10333 Meadow Glen Way E

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

4031 Flat Rock Rd (Riverside)

Vintage beachfront thrill ride, with a track reaching 75 ft in height & a maximum speed of 48 mph.

3146 Mission Blvd (San Diego)

An 18-hole, public course set around a huge reservoir, with a grill restaurant in the clubhouse.

11 Strawberry Farm Rd (Irvine)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

350 W Valley Pkwy

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

860 Los Vallecitos Blvd #160 (San Marcos)

Year-round golf with scenic views, plus a clubhouse used for events.

1980 Gateway Dr (Vista)

Designed for all skill levels, this 18-hole, par-3 public golf course offers a pro shop & disc golf.

4085 52nd St (San Diego)

Entertainment center where visitors race against the clock to solve puzzles in a cinematic escape room.

Inside Distinction Gallery / Last Spot, 317 E Grand Ave #4

Championship golf course at an upscale hotel with a pro shop & popular terraced grill restaurant.

1150 Fashion Valley Rd (San Diego)

State-of-the-art wind tunnel facility offering indoor skydiving experiences to people of all ages.

2385 Camino Del Rio N (San Diego)

Public golf course with fairways and roughs, greens, and a par-five hole with a rock waterfall.

2492 Old Ranch Rd

Well-maintained, hilly golf course with views of a winery and easy par 3s.

925 San Pasqual Rd

Historic site featuring the city's first packing house and a number of eateries.

Irvine

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

1709 Main St (San Diego)

Elegant, landscaped setting for golf, weddings and other events, plus buffet, and helpful staff.

100 Shady Canyon Dr (Irvine)

Classic cars, trucks, tractors and fire engines exhibited at this summer event.

Grand Ave. and, 3301, N Broadway

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

3434 Via Mercato (Carlsbad)

Tennis, basketball and baseball facilities, plus a playground and a pool. Kids birthday option.

17394 W Bernardo Dr (San Diego)

Stylish movie theater featuring plush reclining seating and at-your-seat dining (brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert), plus a full bar and…

2620 Truxtun Rd (San Diego)