Guidebook for Encinitas
Everything Else
Amtrak/Coast Liner 1.5 miles from house-goes to Downtown SD, Sorrento Valley, Old Town
89 locals recommend
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveAmtrak/Coast Liner 1.5 miles from house-goes to Downtown SD, Sorrento Valley, Old Town
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdDel Mar Race track - 15 min by car (8 miles)
LA Fitness
201 S El Camino RealJust 4 blocks from house
Swirl Boutique
123 N El Camino RealFrozen Yogurt
24 Hour Fitness
3409 Via Montebellofitness classes and gym
One of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego! You can surf, swim, boogie board, play volleyball, run. Includes concession stands, Kids play area, fire pits and picnic benches
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StOne of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego! You can surf, swim, boogie board, play volleyball, run. Includes concession stands, Kids play area, fire pits and picnic benches
Sightseeing
Shops, restaurants, bars all just 2 miles from house.
13 locals recommend
Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association
818 S Coast Hwy 101Shops, restaurants, bars all just 2 miles from house.
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Swami's surf spot and Meditation center in Downtown encinitas
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrBeautiful gardens with workshops and classes offered
Food Scene
Thai Pan Cuisine
138 N El Camino RealGreat thai food!
Best Sushi in San Diego County. Fish flown in from Japan, Hawaii and all over the world!
7 locals recommend
Kaito Sushi
130-A N El Camino RealBest Sushi in San Diego County. Fish flown in from Japan, Hawaii and all over the world!
Native Foods Cafe
127 N El Camino RealAll Vegan restaurant! Delicious!!!
Starbucks
7680 El Camino RealPete's also up the street
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Best Salted Carmel Latte in the city!
Very romantic, amazing food! In the heart of downtown Encinitas!
33 locals recommend
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E StreetVery romantic, amazing food! In the heart of downtown Encinitas!
Deemed the best gourmet pizza in the county! Pizza is amazing!
59 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101Deemed the best gourmet pizza in the county! Pizza is amazing!
Great for kids and adults, specializes in Pizza and wings! Has Sporting events on multiple big screens!
14 locals recommend
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza
305 Encinitas BlvdGreat for kids and adults, specializes in Pizza and wings! Has Sporting events on multiple big screens!
Great food and fun atmosphere...has live music intermittently.
20 locals recommend
The Craftsman Tavern
267 N El Camino RealGreat food and fun atmosphere...has live music intermittently.
In-N-Out Burger
130 Calle MagdalenaBest fast-food burger place in town!
Best Peruvian restaurant I have ever tried! Everything that we ordered was delicious!!!
28 locals recommend
Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101Best Peruvian restaurant I have ever tried! Everything that we ordered was delicious!!!
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Great Seafood in a casual atmosphere!
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Best tacos in North county!
Bar and restaurant, Great outdoor and indoor area, Gourmet chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, home made buscuits...(kids love it!)
26 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas BlvdBar and restaurant, Great outdoor and indoor area, Gourmet chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, home made buscuits...(kids love it!)
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesMarket, best place for produce and natural items.
Who doesn't know Trader Joe's? Has choice's of groceries with Fresh, organic, natural foods.
110 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdWho doesn't know Trader Joe's? Has choice's of groceries with Fresh, organic, natural foods.
Ralphs
125 N El Camino RealBasic Groceries
Shopping
BevMo!
212 N El Camino RealLiquor store
Great shops, Apple, Anthology, H&M, Jimbo's Organic Groceries, etc...
Z Gallerie - The Forum at Carlsbad
1915 Calle BarcelonaGreat shops, Apple, Anthology, H&M, Jimbo's Organic Groceries, etc...
Target
1010 N El Camino RealNeed I say more?
Drinks & Nightlife
The beer selection is amazing and constantly changing. • Their sausages are great, and the Mac n' Cheese bites are amazing.
47 locals recommend
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101The beer selection is amazing and constantly changing. • Their sausages are great, and the Mac n' Cheese bites are amazing.
This place has to have hands down not only the best beer selection from all over Europe and the states, but the best Hamburgers in the area! try the Boar, Goat or Kangaroo Burger specials.
41 locals recommend
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101This place has to have hands down not only the best beer selection from all over Europe and the states, but the best Hamburgers in the area! try the Boar, Goat or Kangaroo Burger specials.
I highly recommend the Shrimp and Grits. • We especially loved the flatbread pizzas and the Scotch. • Good beer selection - mix of local beers too.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101I highly recommend the Shrimp and Grits. • We especially loved the flatbread pizzas and the Scotch. • Good beer selection - mix of local beers too.
Great beers on tap, lots of local brews and fun atmosphere!
75 locals recommend
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Great beers on tap, lots of local brews and fun atmosphere!
Wine Bar-We had cheese platters, baked Brie w mushroom and hummus. • Perfect place for happy hour or brunch with the girls. • The baked goat cheese plate - AMAZING.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StWine Bar-We had cheese platters, baked Brie w mushroom and hummus. • Perfect place for happy hour or brunch with the girls. • The baked goat cheese plate - AMAZING.
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
136 Encinitas BlvdLive music, pool, burgers!
Super popular on the Weekends playing House music and other types of young alternative.
51 locals recommend
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101Super popular on the Weekends playing House music and other types of young alternative.
Amazing micro-brews right in the heart of Cardiff across from the Cardif kook and cardif reef surf spot and San Elijo beach and camp ground.
21 locals recommend
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo AveAmazing micro-brews right in the heart of Cardiff across from the Cardif kook and cardif reef surf spot and San Elijo beach and camp ground.
Arts & Culture
North Coast Repertory Theatre
987 Lomas Santa Fe DrAward winning theatre for plays in North County!
Take a walk through the beautiful meditation gardens, coi ponds and ocean views.
22 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
Take a walk through the beautiful meditation gardens, coi ponds and ocean views.