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Oasis Camel Dairy 26757 Hwy. 78, Ramona 760-787-0983 www.cameldairy.com Ride a camel and shop for camel milk soap. Open one weekend each month; private tours available. Photo credit: Anna Day Mona
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 200 Palm Canyon Dr. 760-767-4205 www.abdsp.org This rugged, desert landscape is excellent for hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping. Don’t miss spring wildflower blooms and evening star gazing; Anza-Borrego is a designated International Dark Sky Park. Visitor center open daily.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 8833 Harmony Grove Rd. 760-632-4212 https://elfinforest.olivenhain.com Enjoy native plants and wildlife at this wonderful natural resource. Eleven miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. 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 celestial tour guides. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Ocotillo Wells SVRA 5172 Hwy. 78 Perfect for desert off-roading, this 85,000-acre State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is open to campers.
The Grand Tea Room 145 W. Grand Ave. 760-233-9500 www.thegrandtearoom.com Full-service, traditional tea room and gift shop. Menu offers a variety of options, including a Children’s Tea for ages 10 and under. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Grape Day Park 321 N. Broadway 760-743-8207 www.escondido.org/grape-daypark.aspx
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Community events abound at the oldest park in the city. A working barn, railroad depot, blacksmith shop, and other historical buildings and museums offer plenty to explore. Kids will love Vinehenge, an interactive public art project. Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy. 760-839-4691 www.escondido.org/kit-carson-park .aspx This park has 100 developed acres and 185 acres of natural habitat. Amenities include walking trails, arboretum, playground, ponds and picnic areas. A huge sports center 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 indoor/outdoor discovery space. Daily activities include storytime,