Escondido, a city in Southern California, is nestled in the San Pasqual Valley, known for its scenic beauty. With its mild Mediterranean climate and average temperature of 61°F (16°C), Escondido offers a pleasant living environment year-round. Its rich history dates back to the days of Spanish missionaries and the Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores land grant, leaving a legacy of Hispanic and Mexican influences in its culture and heritage.
Famous Persons from Escondido, California, United States
- Brody Mcdonald - Born on August 30, 2002 - Sport cyclist
- Milan Iloski - Born on July 29, 1999 - Association football player
- Korey Lee - Born on July 25, 1998 - Baseball player
- Brittany Abercrombie - Born on December 28, 1995 - Volleyball player
- Alex Jackson - Born on December 25, 1995 - Baseball player
- Brian Iloski - Born on September 4, 1995 - Association football player
- Justin Oien - Born on May 5, 1995 - Sport cyclist
- Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa - Born on July 17, 1994 - Association football player
- Austin Ortega - Born on April 12, 1994 - Ice hockey player
- Kyle Dowdy - Born on February 3, 1993 - Baseball player
- Sarah Attar - Born on August 27, 1992 - Middle-distance runner
- Tyler Hansen - Born on December 6, 1989 - American football player
- Kristen Nicole - Born on November 15, 1989 - Model, and Playboy Playmate - Playboy Playmate of the Month
- Dashon Johnson - Born on January 25, 1988 - Boxer
- Robbie Peralta - Born on March 14, 1986 - Taekwondo athlete, and Mixed martial arts fighter
- Kevin Craft - Born on October 15, 1985 - American football player
- Chris Nelson - Born on September 3, 1985 - Baseball player
- Rachel Tidd - Born on May 20, 1984 - Gymnast, and Artistic gymnast
- Jon Paul Steuer - Born on March 27, 1984 - Television actor, Singer, and Actor (died: January 1, 2018)
- Fernando Gonzalez - Born on September 15, 1983 - Mixed martial arts fighter (died: January 1, 2018)
- Donny Lucy - Born on August 8, 1982 - Baseball player (died: January 1, 2018)
- Jason Crew - Born on February 27, 1982 - Actor (died: January 1, 2018)
- Tiffany Snow - Born on December 2, 1981 - Athlete - Honda Sports Award for Field Hockey (died: January 1, 2018)
- Jessie-Ann Friend - Born on October 17, 1981 - Actor (died: January 1, 2018)
- Brian Simnjanovski - Born on May 29, 1981 - American football player (died: May 10, 2009)
- Aiden Dillard - Born on March 2, 1981 - Film director (died: May 10, 2009)
- Mark Ripperger - Born on August 6, 1980 - Baseball umpire (died: May 10, 2009)
- John Mallinger - Born on September 25, 1979 - Golfer (died: May 10, 2009)
- Jovan Kirovski - Born on March 18, 1976 - Sports executive, and Association football player (died: May 10, 2009)
- Joey Martinez - Born on December 28, 1975 - Association football player (died: May 10, 2009)
- Travis Ryan - Born on December 19, 1974 - Lyricist, Songwriter, and Musician (died: May 10, 2009)
- Chris Edwards - Born on December 22, 1973 - Inline skater (died: May 10, 2009)
- Denise White - Born on April 25, 1972 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Businessperson (died: May 10, 2009)
- William Arthur Flynt - Born on November 23, 1967 - Baseball player (died: May 10, 2009)
- Andrea Zittel - Born on September 6, 1965 - Video artist, Installation artist, Drawer, Sculptor, and Artist - Frederick Kiesler Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: May 10, 2009)
- Eddie Gran - Born on July 21, 1965 - American football coach (died: May 10, 2009)
- Chip McKibbon - Born on June 23, 1965 - Rower (died: May 10, 2009)
- Robert Gibbs - Born on October 17, 1964 - Story artist, and Film director (died: April 24, 2020)
- Troy Afenir - Born on September 21, 1963 - Baseball player (died: April 24, 2020)
- Bryan Wagner - Born on March 28, 1962 - American football player (died: April 24, 2020)
- Dan Doubiago - Born on September 25, 1960 - American football player (died: April 24, 2020)
- Susan Bucher - Born on October 27, 1958 - Politician (died: April 24, 2020)
- Randy Johnson - Born on March 10, 1956 - Baseball player (died: April 24, 2020)
- Lester Bangs - Born on December 13, 1948 - Journalist, Music critic, Musician, and Writer (died: April 30, 1982)
- Mark Wyland - Born on October 27, 1946 - Politician (died: April 30, 1982)
- April Tatro - Born on April 12, 1942 - Contortionist, Dancer, Stunt performer, and Actor (died: April 30, 1982)
- Andreas B. Rechnitzer - Born on November 30, 1924 - Oceanographer, and University teacher (died: January 1, 2005)
- Howard Brubeck - Born on July 11, 1916 - Film score composer, University teacher, and Composer (died: February 16, 1993)
- Howard Boyd Turrentine - Born on January 22, 1914 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: August 20, 2010)
- Pete Coscarart - Born on June 16, 1913 - Baseball player (died: July 24, 2002)
- Joe Coscarart - Born on November 18, 1909 - Baseball player (died: April 5, 1993)
Places near Escondido, California, United States
- Encinitas, California, United States
- Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States
- Hidden Meadows, California, United States
- Lake San Marcos, California, United States
- Poway, California, United States
- Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
- San Marcos, California, United States
- San Pasqual, California, United States
- Valley Center, California, United States
- Vista, California, United States