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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, east of Escondido, honors the soldiers who fought in the battle between the U.S. and Californio forces on December 6, 1846 in the midst of the Mexican-American War. Generals Stephen Kearny and Andres Pico both claimed victory. The battle was only one of the military encounters in California in the war, but it proved to be the bloodiest and most controversial as to the outcome. The park has been set aside, not as a monument to war, but as a reminder of the human ideals, actions and passions that can drive nations to bloodshed.
Getting There
The park is located just east of the San Diego Wild Animal Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles east of Escondido on Highway 78.
The park is located just east of the San Diego Wild Animal Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, 8 miles east of Escondido on Highway 78.
Seasons/Climate
The climate here is moderate. From June through October, temperatures range from the low 60s to 100 degrees. From November through April, expect temperatures from the 40s, warming up to the mid-70s.
The climate here is moderate. From June through October, temperatures range from the low 60s to 100 degrees. From November through April, expect temperatures from the 40s, warming up to the mid-70s.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and New Years Day.
Telephone: 760-737-2201
The park is open Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas and New Years Day.
Telephone: 760-737-2201
Events
Battle Day: Commemorating the historic battle, an annual reenactment takes place on the Sunday closest to December 6, with music, entertainment, a military encampment, children’s activities and craft demonstrations.
Living History Days: These are scheduled for the first Sundays of January through June, and in October and November.
San Diego Archaeological Center: Located on state park property, the center is dedicated to the curation of historic artifacts found in the San Diego area.
Battle Day: Commemorating the historic battle, an annual reenactment takes place on the Sunday closest to December 6, with music, entertainment, a military encampment, children’s activities and craft demonstrations.
Living History Days: These are scheduled for the first Sundays of January through June, and in October and November.
San Diego Archaeological Center: Located on state park property, the center is dedicated to the curation of historic artifacts found in the San Diego area.
Trails
Battlefield Monument Trail: This one-mile round trip trail is near the visitor center, where it connects with the Nature Trail.
Nature Trail: This 0.25-mile trail beginning on the hillside behind the visitor center connects with the Battlefield Monument Trail.
Battlefield Monument Trail: This one-mile round trip trail is near the visitor center, where it connects with the Nature Trail.
Nature Trail: This 0.25-mile trail beginning on the hillside behind the visitor center connects with the Battlefield Monument Trail.
Accessible Features
The visitor center is generally accessible, but some assistance may be needed at the entry. Most of the exhibits are accessible. Restrooms are generally accessible. Parking: Designated accessible parking is available. The route of travel from the parking lot is generally accessible.
The visitor center is generally accessible, but some assistance may be needed at the entry. Most of the exhibits are accessible. Restrooms are generally accessible. Parking: Designated accessible parking is available. The route of travel from the parking lot is generally accessible.
Community Trips
Chuck & Donna's 11th Anniversary - Decided to spend the day together at Wild Animal Park - One of our favorite spots. Trying out my new DROID from Verizon, using the GeoTagging Features. This was our path today, all walking. No Tram, the line was 1.5 hours long. Never seen so many people here.
