Whitney & Johnny's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places and things to do while in Encinitas and “North County” of San Diego.
Moonlight Beach
400 B StA beautiful and unique place to go with the family. There is wonderful place for children to play and peaceful walk while enjoying all the botanicals
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrA beautiful and unique place to go with the family. There is wonderful place for children to play and peaceful walk while enjoying all the botanicals
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StIt’s in San Juan Capistrano but take the train, it’s super easy! It’s literally right there as you exit the train in SJC. Great petting zoo for kids.
13 locals recommend
ZOOMARS
31791 Los Rios StIt’s in San Juan Capistrano but take the train, it’s super easy! It’s literally right there as you exit the train in SJC. Great petting zoo for kids.
Great for the whole family. Trails to walk. Park for kids. Picnic areas. And a skatepark! Close and easy to walk to from our home
31 locals recommend
Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe DrGreat for the whole family. Trails to walk. Park for kids. Picnic areas. And a skatepark! Close and easy to walk to from our home
Balboa Park
Little bit of a drive but great place to explore!
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadFood scene
Another great local market in Encinitas. High local organic produce. Great meat department, bakery - everything you need!!
69 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdAnother great local market in Encinitas. High local organic produce. Great meat department, bakery - everything you need!!
High end grocery store, high quality / organic produce, great meat & fish market and delicious deli!! A must for BBQs and picnics at the beach.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveHigh end grocery store, high quality / organic produce, great meat & fish market and delicious deli!! A must for BBQs and picnics at the beach.
Sushi Lounge Encinitas
461 Santa Fe DrGood family atmosphere, great sushi!!
CHIKO
101 N Coast Hwy 101Friendly, fun and casual place to enjoy great food
Italy has come to Encinitas!! There is usually always a wait (no reservations) unless you go at lunch time. Such great food
35 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101Italy has come to Encinitas!! There is usually always a wait (no reservations) unless you go at lunch time. Such great food
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Great drinks!! Fun atmosphere
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea
102 Aberdeen DrFish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Poki Poki - Encinitas
1042 N El Camino RealBirdseye Kitchen
540 N Coast Hwy 101Nectarine Grove
948 N Coast Hwy 101Sweat-Treats
Yummy afternoon or evening treats!
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrBest donuts in town! Always a line out the door on the weekend
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream
90 N Coast Hwy 101Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101Broad Street Dough Co
967 S Coast Hwy 101Coffee scene
Grab a fresh brewed cup of joe any time of the day..
Hands down great coffee, service and experience. Just another local coffee roasters that won’t disappoint
31 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101Hands down great coffee, service and experience. Just another local coffee roasters that won’t disappoint
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101Peet's Coffee
1486 Encinitas BlvdBrew Love Pickleball Cafe
875 Santa Fe DriveDrinks
Fun places to catch a drink, glass of wine or just people watch
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101City advice
Getting around
Amtrak Coaster is great way to explore the coast
This is great way to explore the coast without all the driving. Local train station, with parking . Easy and relaxing
Useful phrases
No worries :)
Started with the surfers, but you must say “no worries”
Travelling with kids
Trains have space for strollers
Great way to get around using the train with the whole family