埃斯孔迪多

关于 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, 埃斯孔迪多 is the best little town you’ve likely never heard of. Historically, visitors have flocked here for a couple major draws: 圣地亚哥野生动物园 (sister property to the world-renowned downtown 动物园), Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, one of the largest craft breweries in the country. But those two attractions are just scratching the surface of this eclectic city on the rise.

成立于1888年, 埃斯孔迪多 boasts an Old West charm—especially apparent in its historic downtown architecture—that melds with a dynamic arts scene. 的 加州艺术中心, a visual and perfor最小值g arts complex that includes a concert hall, 剧院, 现代艺术博物馆, 作为一个充满活力的文化中心, and numerous galleries around town showcase art from local and international artists. 也有流行的 天井剧场社区剧院它于1967年开业. 艺术爱好者(和孩子们一样)喜欢 加州女王的魔法圈, a whimsical sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park featuring works by renowned 法国-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle.

埃斯孔迪多’s 烹饪的场景 is just as inspired. In addition to established eateries like the 法国-inspired steakhouse and supper club Hunsakers, Vintana葡萄酒+晚餐 (located above a Lexus dealership—but it works), and 贝拉米的餐厅较新的地方，比如 汉堡的长椅上 are serving up inventive fare using locally sourced ingredients. 的re’s no shortage of options to satisfy your thirst for good craft beer, too. 的re are dozens of beers on tap at Stone Brewing HQ, and the tap rooms at 顶升啤酒厂 (以其杀手波特而闻名)和 酿酒小姐 有两个热点. 

Wine lovers will be equally satisfied here—a growing number of local winemakers are harvesting their grapes in 埃斯孔迪多, which has a long agricultural heritage due to the temperate Mediterranean-like climate. 其中的佼佼者包括 奥尔葡萄园 & 酒庄, known for its award-winning Rhône-style wines, and 饿鹰酒庄; both boast picturesque settings overlooking the San Pasqual Valley. 另一个是 Cordiano酒厂, where the delicious wood-fired pizzas and a diverse wine selection makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon. For those interested in sustainable practices, 高地谷葡萄园 是必游之地. 的 boutique winery emphasizes organic far最小值g and offers wines made from such familiar varietals as well as the lesser-known Clairette Blanche. Wineries in notable housings include 遗忘桶酒厂, located in a historic winery building dating back to the early 20th century, and 贝尔玛丽酒庄 operates within a 法国-inspired castle. Sample the local urban winemaking trend at the 黄昏的葡萄园 酿酒厂和品酒室. 

In addition to the burgeoning wine scene, the area is also beco最小值g known as a place to get your nature fix. With three major lakes (Dixon Lake, 霍奇斯湖, and Lake Wohlford), more than 20 miles of trails at 戴利的牧场, the area is a playground for hikers, 马背上的骑士, 渔民, 划船的人, 以及其他户外运动爱好者. For another kind of natural bliss, check out 鹿园修道院, one of three Buddhist monasteries in the 美国. People come to the sanctuary from all over the world to take classes on meditation and 最小值dfulness.