California Center for the Arts, Escondido - Escondido, California

ahlahlancha

Very cool venue that I believe is CHAIRS/SITTING ONLY.

The outside looks like some sort of campus while the inside looks like an Opera house with lots of different levels of balconies. It seats a decent amount of people but the chairs are squeezed together pretty close. Seems like they book a variety of different shows there so I will probably be back for something totally different because the tickets were also VERY REASONABLE/FAIRLY priced. Not very far away from both the 15 & 78 freeways so it's not very difficult to come and go either.

Conclusion: worth it. I hope they book more groups/bands/acts I like because I can actually afford it and it's not that bad of a drive either. 🤘
Thanks for an incredible memory

Verniece

Saw Steam Powered Giraffe here last Friday night. The ushers are super nice and helpful. I have sat way up high and right up front and the experience isn't lessened, every seat is a good seat!

Katherine S.

The museum is a beautiful space. The current exhibit is refreshing but definitely take a look at their website to see what is currently exhibited and what is to come in the future. Rebecca greets you at the front, she is a delight. Very helpful and knowledgeable.

Keith H.

Came up from La Mesa to see a show. A wonderful venue. I'm looking forward to the holiday season!

Al

Accessibility: there are many accessible/handicap parking spots in the parking lot as well as multiple ramps to get onto the sidewalk that leads to the museum, theaters, ticket office and conference area. When heading toward these buildings from the parking lot the pathway is lit with string lights and street lights in the parking lot. You might come to an option that says the left hallway is for the museum and right hallway for the theaters, ticket office, conference center...only the right side has a ramp so you might need to take that and go a little further until the sidewalk wraps around to the museum side. It's not much farther. If you come from the other side of all these buildings because you parked somewhere else, it is more flat ground and ramps. The museum has a pull door and inside it is very well lit with tons of open space. There are restrooms open in the museum and they have one larger stall for those who need it.

Experience: I really loved this museum. It's beautiful inside, very spacious, not too hot or cold, and the tickets are not too expensive compared to some museums. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the art is very well taken care of. I will definitely come back. Outside the museum there is Grape Day Park which is absolutely beautiful, free, and has many benches and trees with shade.

Rico L.

We do not appreciate unsolicited advertisements at our front door. There is a reason—and even a law—that prohibits such advertising when a "No Solicitation" sign is clearly posted. Today, we found a flyer from the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, hanging on our door knob, promoting the "China Before Communism" event. Not only is this illegal, but it also undermines the purpose of our sign. A flyer left on the door can signal to potential thieves that the home is unoccupied, especially when we are on vacation. We are deeply disappointed by this disregard for the law and our privacy.

Klint J.

This is a beautiful performance venue, with incredible views - not a bad seat in the house.

Styled after an olde theatre design, the stalls on the floor are adorned with several levels of balconies stacked above, with the balcony seats not far from the stage.

The ushers are some of the most polite and helpful I have experienced at any venue. They will direct you in the proper direction without being too pushy. Just simply kind should.

The sound system is loud, but was not overbearing. Good for matching the cheers, but not too loud to prevent communication with those next to you.

Parking was a bit awkward, at least to me, as I was not familiar with the area.

An amazing venue.

Jannell M. A. M.

We've been to the center for the Arts so many times I cannot tell you. But most recently, we went on a behind the scenes field trip with our son's school to view the back end of how the plays are set up. The staff is wonderful the venue is beautiful.