Escondido is a lively inland North County San Diego city with a walkable downtown, a growing arts and craft‑brewery scene, weekly farmers’ markets, nearby wineries and hiking, plus the San Diego Zoo Safari Park—perfect for multi‑week stays that mix comforts with outdoorsy variety.
You’re roughly 30 minutes from downtown San Diego for major dining, museums and the airport, and about 20–25 minutes from Carlsbad/Oceanside coastlines and surf, so you won’t feel stuck even on longer assignments.