San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park is a 20-acre park located next to San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido, California. The park was established to honor the soldiers who fought in the bloody 1846 Battle of San Pasqual during the Mexican-American War. The United States troops were commanded by General Stephen Kearny, and the Californio forces by General Andres Pico. The park is a California State Park and a California Historical Landmark and is open only on weekends. A visitors center features displays that describe the history of the San Pasqual Valley, a number of various exhibits, and a movie about the famous battle. Volunteers from the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association offer occasional living history presentations.
15808 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, Phone: 760-737-2201
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