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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Escondido
California, United States · North America
About Escondido
Escondido is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Marcos, 9km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Escondido is in California, United States, with about 150,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is San Marcos, about 8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Escondido?
Within an hour or so of Escondido: San Diego Zoo Safari Park (9 km), LEGOLAND California (21 km), SeaWorld San Diego (42 km), San Diego Zoo (43 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Escondido?
Escondido is in California, United States, about 8 km from San Marcos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 151,038
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.1192, -117.0864
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Escondido
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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