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Escondido

CA · 33.1250, -117.0710

Cleveland National Forest lies within 30 miles of Escondido, California. Byway's registries place 1 public land unit and 6 campgrounds in reach.

Escondido is located 30 miles north of San Diego on I-15, and 20 miles east/inland of Oceanside on State Route 78. The nearest major airport is the San Diego International Airport in San Diego. The nearest general aviation airport is Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.
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Day-trip loops

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Public land

Campgrounds

Named places

  • Muffler Man · 0 mi
  • San Diego Children's Discovery Museum · 1 mi
  • Maple Street Park · 1 mi
  • Escondido Museum · 1 mi
  • Grape Day Park · 1 mi
  • Grove Park · 1 mi
  • Grande Step Totem · 1 mi
  • Washington Park · 1 mi

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