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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 200 Palm Canyon Dr. 760-767-4205 www.abdsp.org This desert landscape is excellent for hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping. Don’t miss spring wildflower blooms and stargazing; Anza-Borrego is a designated International Dark Sky Park.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. 760-632-4212 https://elfinforest.olivenhain.com Enjoy walking, hiking, biking or horseback riding on 11 miles of trails lined with native plants and wildlife. Interpretive center and guided nature walks available.
Borrego Night Sky Tours www.borregonightskytours.com Explore clear night skies over AnzaBorrego. Gaze at stars, planets and satellites with tour guides. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Galleta Meadows 1700-1844 Borrego Springs Rd. www.underthesunfoundation.org Don’t miss the iconic metal Sky Art sculptures of Borrego Springs, created by artist Ricardo Breceda. Fun to stop and take photos; free to visit.
The Grand Tea Room 145 W. Grand Ave. 760-233-9500 www.thegrandtearoom.com Have a tea party! Full service, traditional tea and Children’s Tea (ages 10 & under) available. Closed Sun./Mon. Grape Day Park 321 N. Broadway 760-743-8207 www.escondido.org/grape-daypark.aspx Commemorating Escondido’s grape harvest, discover this working
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barn, train depot, blacksmith shop, and other historical buildings and museums. Kids love Vinehenge, a unique, grape-themed playground. Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy. 760-839-4691 www.escondido.org/kit-carsonpark.aspx Enjoy walking trails, an arboretum, playground, ponds and picnic areas. A large sports complex offers a skate park, athletic fields, courts and arenas. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 N. Broadway 760-233-7755 www.sdcdm.org Explore, imagine and experiment at this popular indoor/outdoor discovery space. Hands-on stations introduce children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Check website for fun activities.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido 760-747-8702 www.sdzsafaripark.org Experience wildlife close-up and in expansive savanna habitats. Take a safari adventure via Africa tram or caravan, and don’t miss the interactive Walkabout Australia habitat.
