Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Walk to dinner. Love this place!
Best quick local Mexican food. Favorites are rolled tacos with guacamole and Carne Asada burrito.
13 locals recommend
Roberto's Mexican Food
1900 N Coast Hwy 101Best quick local Mexican food. Favorites are rolled tacos with guacamole and Carne Asada burrito.
Solterra is situated a couple of blocks from the beach in beautiful north county San Diego. Solterra Kitchen serves predominately rustic Mediterranean tapas that are paired with wine.
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Solterra is situated a couple of blocks from the beach in beautiful north county San Diego. Solterra Kitchen serves predominately rustic Mediterranean tapas that are paired with wine.
Cafe Ipe serves up delicious coffee roasted in house and has an incredible menu of sandwiches for you to choose from.
64 locals recommend
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101Cafe Ipe serves up delicious coffee roasted in house and has an incredible menu of sandwiches for you to choose from.
Le Papagayo Leucadia offers a unique fusion of Mediterranian and LatinAmerican cuisine along with nightly entertainment all wrapped up in a quaint art gallery style fine dinning establishments.
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Le Papagayo Leucadia offers a unique fusion of Mediterranian and LatinAmerican cuisine along with nightly entertainment all wrapped up in a quaint art gallery style fine dinning establishments.
Aside from gourmet pizzas, the menu has fresh salads, beers on tap and a robust wine list. Leucadia -friendly gluten free crust always available too.
35 locals recommend
Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101Aside from gourmet pizzas, the menu has fresh salads, beers on tap and a robust wine list. Leucadia -friendly gluten free crust always available too.
Located in the heart of Leucadia on Historic Highway 101, at the Southwest corner of 101 and Leucadia Blvd. Kotija Jr. is home of “Hands Down, the Best Fish Tacos in Town!”
16 locals recommend
Kotija Jr. Taco Shop
852 N Coast Hwy 101Located in the heart of Leucadia on Historic Highway 101, at the Southwest corner of 101 and Leucadia Blvd. Kotija Jr. is home of “Hands Down, the Best Fish Tacos in Town!”
Roasts coffee daily to bring fresh selection of single origin coffees and blends from around the globe. The tea list is notable and you will not be disappointed in the wide range.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Roasts coffee daily to bring fresh selection of single origin coffees and blends from around the globe. The tea list is notable and you will not be disappointed in the wide range.
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique "Pacific Coast" cuisine, an oyster bar as well as select sushi rolls, black mussels, baked oysters and a plethora of seafood choices & more!
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique "Pacific Coast" cuisine, an oyster bar as well as select sushi rolls, black mussels, baked oysters and a plethora of seafood choices & more!
Friendly drop in atmosphere for small or large parties. Has a variety of sushi and indoor and outdoor seating options.
29 locals recommend
Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101Friendly drop in atmosphere for small or large parties. Has a variety of sushi and indoor and outdoor seating options.
Specialized in fresh, homemade, California-style comfort food as well as a variety of homemade breads, pastries and desserts. Friendly for families and dogs as well.
87 locals recommend
Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveSpecialized in fresh, homemade, California-style comfort food as well as a variety of homemade breads, pastries and desserts. Friendly for families and dogs as well.
Known far and wide for San Diego-style surf and turf. As well as award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our grilled sword.
Brigantine Restaurant Corporation
7889 Ostrow StKnown far and wide for San Diego-style surf and turf. As well as award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our grilled sword.
Menu offers a wide variety of traditional Thai food made with fresh ingredients. Enjoy tasty lunch specials during the week or have a romantic candle lit dinner in the evening.
33 locals recommend
Bangkok Bay
Highway 101Menu offers a wide variety of traditional Thai food made with fresh ingredients. Enjoy tasty lunch specials during the week or have a romantic candle lit dinner in the evening.
Essentials
Great market with prices and quality produce that can't be beat. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
39 locals recommend
Just Peachy
1354 N Coast Hwy 101Great market with prices and quality produce that can't be beat. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
Everything Else
Fully Loaded produces 100% raw, organic, cold-pressed juice recipes. Drinks contain enriching, pure nutrients and live enzymes to enhance your body and soul.
Fully Loaded Micro Juicery
466 N Coast Hwy 101Fully Loaded produces 100% raw, organic, cold-pressed juice recipes. Drinks contain enriching, pure nutrients and live enzymes to enhance your body and soul.
Offers calm, uncrowded water with private areas for operation. Paddle Board, Kayak, Canoe & boat rentals available. Carlsbad Lagoon is home to Camp H20 Extreme new summer youth camp
47 locals recommend
California Watersports
4215 Harrison StOffers calm, uncrowded water with private areas for operation. Paddle Board, Kayak, Canoe & boat rentals available. Carlsbad Lagoon is home to Camp H20 Extreme new summer youth camp
Beautiful stretch of beach running parallel to Carlsbad Boulevard in Encinitas
49 locals recommend
Ponto State Beach Jetty
Beautiful stretch of beach running parallel to Carlsbad Boulevard in Encinitas
Cardiff State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. Excellent beach for swimming, surfing, and body surfing.
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. Excellent beach for swimming, surfing, and body surfing.
This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StThis wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
Located at the end of Plaza Street, where Lomas Santa Fe Blvd. meets the beach. Fletcher Cover has easy public access, public parking and free street parking.
87 locals recommend
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
111 S Sierra AveLocated at the end of Plaza Street, where Lomas Santa Fe Blvd. meets the beach. Fletcher Cover has easy public access, public parking and free street parking.
The 100-acre Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe 100-acre Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Known as the place to go for great service, dancing, live music and DJ’s several nights a week.
21 locals recommend
Saddle Bar
123 Plaza StKnown as the place to go for great service, dancing, live music and DJ’s several nights a week.
Shopping
Friendly surge shop atmosphere for surf boards and other beach necessities.
15 locals recommend
Surfy Surfy Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101Friendly surge shop atmosphere for surf boards and other beach necessities.
Progression Surf
828 N Coast Hwy 101Offers surfboard rentals as well as gear and souvenirs.
Bing Surf Boards has a wide variety of surging and beach necessities as well as a lot of history in the world of surfing.
Bing Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101Bing Surf Boards has a wide variety of surging and beach necessities as well as a lot of history in the world of surfing.
Paddle Planet is an all inclusive paddle sport company offering Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals, Lessons & Sales, and Kayak Rentals, Lessons & Sales.
7 locals recommend
Paddle Planet
996 N Coast Hwy 101Paddle Planet is an all inclusive paddle sport company offering Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals, Lessons & Sales, and Kayak Rentals, Lessons & Sales.
The open air lifestyle and specialty Plaza features amazing ocean views, along with boutiques, art galleries, services and award winning restaurants.
41 locals recommend
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del MarThe open air lifestyle and specialty Plaza features amazing ocean views, along with boutiques, art galleries, services and award winning restaurants.
Arts & Culture
When it comes to California theme parks and amusement parks, LEGOLAND California Resort is the best choice for your family.
68 locals recommend
Legoland Drive
Legoland DriveWhen it comes to California theme parks and amusement parks, LEGOLAND California Resort is the best choice for your family.
SeaWorld has been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature for more than 50 years.
122 locals recommend
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveSeaWorld has been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature for more than 50 years.