AMGEN Tour of California is Coming to San Diego County
February 21st, 2009 Categories: Brookside Escondido, Del Sur, Entertainment, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Valley Center
We’re excited about the AMGEN Tour of California coming to Escondido. The City of Escondido is projecting there will be over 25,000+ people in attendance. For those of you who do not know what the AMGEN Tour of California is, please read the article below.
About the Tour
The largest cycling event in America, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding, recently expanded, 800-mile course from Sacramento to Escondido from February 14-22, 2009.
The final leg of the race will run from Rancho Bernardo to Escondido on Sunday, February 22, 2009. The race finish line will be located in Downtown Escondido at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway.
AMGEN Lifestyle Festival
The Lifestyle Festival will be located near the finish line in Municipal Parking Lot #1 (on Valley Parkway between Broadway and Escondido Boulevard) on Sunday, February 22, from Noon-6:00 p.m., in Downtown Escondido.
There is no better place to experience the spectacle of race day than at the Lifestyle Festival. The festival will feature a health & fitness expo, cancer awareness education, cycling gear, family activities, bike safety, food, entertainment and more! There will be plenty to see and do for everyone in your family!
Route Map
2009 Tour of California – Rancho Bernardo to Escondido – Stage 8
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Street Closures for the City of Escondido
| Street Closures Saturday, February 21-Monday, February 23, 2009 |
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| Grand Avenue from Maple to Kalmia; Maple & Kalmia between Valley Parkway & 2nd Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, February 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, February 23. |
| Broadway between 2nd Avenue & Valley Parkway will be closed from 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, to 12 a.m. Monday, February 23. |
| Grand Avenue between Escondido Boulevard & Juniper; Grand Avenue cross streets between Valley Parkway to 2nd Avenue will be closed from 8 a.m. Sunday, February 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, February 23. |
| Rolling Street Closures Sunday, February 22, 2009 | |
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| Bear Valley Parkway between San Pasqual Valley Road & East Valley Parkway |
Noon-1:15 p.m. |
| East Valley Parkway between Bear Valley Parkway & Lake Wohlford Road |
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. |
| North Lake Wohlford Road between Valley Center Road & El Norte Parkway |
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| El Norte Parkway between Washington Avenue & Escondido Boulevard |
3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. |
| Escondido Boulevard from El Norte to Grand Avenue | 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Street Closures: (760) 839-4691
Amgen Tour: www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
Detailed Event Info: www.sandiegonorth.com/amgen
Best Viewing: www.sandiegonorth.com/amgen/best_viewing.html
Shuttle Service: www.sandiegonorth.com/amgen/parking.html
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Brookside Escondido – An Elegant Home At A Fantastic Price
March 1st, 2008 Categories: Brookside Escondido, Real Estate News
Where can you get over 3600 square feet of luxury on a 10,000 square foot lot in a gorgeous gated community for under $700,000? Brookside in Escondido in the place. Situated in North Escondido and adjacent to Reidy Creek Golf Course, we have a beautiful new listing on one of the best streets in the development.
So you need room right? You have found it, and now at an affordable price. This elegant home has it all… Upgrades throughout, from the custom Hunter Douglas honeycomb pleated blinds to the majestic stone fireplace with it’s extended hearth and surround sound system in the spacious family room.
A gourmet kitchen including an oversized center island, durable Corian counters, dual Kitchenaid ovens, microwave, dishwasher, rich maple cabinetry, and even additional storage in the butler’s pantry will serve you when you’re cooking for the family at Thanksgiving.
The expansive master suite includes a sitting area with French doors leading to the deck overlooking the center courtyard. Dual walk-in closets are a must now, along with a deep sumptuous soaking tub, which is separate from the oversized enclosed shower and two separate lighted vanities. 
Bedrooms 2& 3 are separated by a Jack and Jill bath, the 5th bedroom can be an office, den, playroom or additional bedroom. Bedroom 4 in on the 1st level with it’s own full bathroom and walk-in closet.
Oh and by the way, there is an attached Casita! The Casita may also be used as an additional bedroom, guest room, private office, game room, or storage, it also includes it’s own heating and air conditioning unit. There is plenty of room for entertaining in style in the backyard with it’s built in BBQ center.
Finally, just blocks to schools and close to freeway access, Brookside remains an incredible value as we’ve detailed previously. If you would like to see this home, please contact us and we’ll be happy to show it to you. MLS# 081005674 priced at $690,000.
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