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6 Essential Stops Near Wander Palomar Mountain

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We want to make sure you are set up for success. Unpredictable situations can come up, so it’s always best to know where your closest grocery store, vet, and doctor are. Here’s a quick list of all the essentials in case you need them during your trip to Wander Palomar Mountain.

Rincon Market

  • Distance from Wander Palomar Mountain: 10 miles

  • Location: 34323 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

  • Hours:  6AM-9PM daily 

  • Phone: (760) 749-1209

Rincon Market is a local convenience store where you can pick up things like soft drinks, snacks, wine, and breakfast cereal. It’s the closest store to Wander Palomar Mountain, so if you’re just looking to pick up a few small things, this is the place for you.

Lilac Foods 

  • Distance from Wander Palomar Mountain: 20 miles

  • Location: 28958 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

  • Hours: 8AM-8PM daily

  • Phone: (760) 749-0400

If you are looking for a larger grocery store with meats, grains, and produce, this is the place for you. You can pick up anything you need to keep your tummy fed and happy during your stay at Wander Palomar Mountain. 

Costco Wholesale

  • Distance from Wander Palomar Mountain: 31 miles 

  • Location: 725 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

  • Hours:  10AM-8:30PM Monday-Friday; 9:30AM-6PM Saturday; 10AM-6PM Sunday

  • Phone: (760) 871-6867

  • Website: https://www.costco.com 

If your stay at Wander Palomar Mountain extends beyond a week, we suggest you stock up on bulk groceries so you don’t need to make multiple trips into town. This is the closest Costco and it's stocked with all of the classic grocery favorites. 

Tip: For an easy family dinner, check out the pre-made taco kits or make your own tacos using a Costco rotisserie chicken.

Valley Center Veterinary Clinic

  • Distance from Wander Palomar Mountain: 18 miles

  • Location: 14219 Cool Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

  • Hours:  8AM-6PM Monday-Friday; 8AM-4PM Saturday; Closed Sunday

  • Phone: (760) 749-0560

  • Website: https://www.vcvets.com/ 

The Valley Center Veterinary Clinic offers walk-in emergency support for your furry friends. The trained technicians will assess your pet’s station and initiate treatment or transfer your pet to a 24-hour medical facility. The clinic also offers grooming services, but advanced scheduling is required. 

Neighborhood Healthcare

  • Distance from Wander Palomar Mountain: 17 miles

  • Location: 28477 Lizard Rocks Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

  • Hours: 8AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM daily 

  • Phone: (833) 867-4642

  • Website: https://www.nhcare.org/

Neighborhood healthcare is your classic urgent care facility that provides primary care, women’s health services, pediatrics, lab services and vision support. Give them a call in advance to schedule an appointment.

Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital operates 24/7 and provides the following services: emergency services, cardiovascular support, surgery, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, blood medicine, gastroenterology, nutritional services, palliative care, spine services, and stroke services. 

Tip: If you go on the website, you can view current emergency room wait times.


For your peace of mind, know that our concierge desk is available 24/7 to assist you in case an emergency comes up. All you have to do is to send a text to 737-377-3205.

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