Parts of escondido are wonderful! I was hiking in the Harmony grove yesterday with my son and it is not the Escondido most are referring to here. The very nice part close to Encinitas is referred to as Harmony Grove and Elfin forest. You can get acreage, great views, peace and quiet, horses and so much more. Do you own due diligence rather than listening to the biased views of the uninformed masses.