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All the United States California Escondido

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Escondido

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Escondido, California

Updated July 10, 2019

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Elfin Forest

This dark, quiet forest on the outskirts of San Diego is dense with rumor and lore.
Queen Califa from entrance to Magical Circle.

Escondido, California

Queen Califia's Magical Circle

A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.
Heartbreak Hotel House

Escondido, California

Heartbreak Hotel House

Sojourn to the past at this residence teeming with 1950s memorabilia.
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Carlsbad, California

Copper Creek Falls and Mine

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.
7 miles from Escondido
The Do Nothing Machine

Carlsbad, California

Craftsmanship Museum

This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.
8 miles from Escondido
Atop the potato chip

Ramona, California

Potato Chip Rock

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.
9 miles from Escondido
Cars in the Poway barn.

Poway, California

Poway Midland Railroad

Take a leisurely ride on a 1906 cable car or a 1907 steam locomotive.
10 miles from Escondido
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