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Settled in a large valley, Escondido, which means "hidden" in Spanish, is about 18 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, 100 miles south of Los Angeles and just 30 miles northeast of San Diego. The city was largely and still is in many areas a farming culture with avocado and citrus groves, Escondido, CA is a diverse, vibrant community with just the right mix of small-town friendliness and big-city buzz. Escondido is being sought after as a place to live by more and more people. One of the reasons being this is one of the few remaining communities where people of all income levels can enjoy the Southern California lifestyle. The city offers homes in a wide range of prices with two recreational lakes, parks and sports centers, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, access to healthcare facilities and the nearby San Diego Zoo Safari Park. There is some world class art and entertainment in the area with California Center for the Arts brings along with Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park donated by the internationally known artist Niki de Saint Phalle. Recently, Escondido was named as the Best Place in the West in which to retire by Money Magazine. It was also, at the other end of the spectrum, named a Kid-Friendly City with a wide range of activities for families and youth programs. The area was established in 1888, with the rich history brings charm and stability to the community. You can see some of that charm in the historic homes of “Old Escondido” or experience it in the lively downtown area and the weekly, "Cruisin' Grand even that takes place in spring and summer on Friday nights." Yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. There are a lot of reasons to make Escondido a city to watch from jobs, new cultural amenities, new entertainment venues, and new choices for residential living. The city’s vision for Escondido’s future is promising for the sustainability for this area. This city offers so many different types of neighborhoods ranging from high-density city areas to rural and agricultural properties. Most commuters enjoy the quick access to the 15 freeway from just about anywhere in the city.

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