We Welcome you to Encinitas!

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We Welcome you to Encinitas!

Food scene

Great Fish Tacos, Calamari, and Oysters & beer. Can get loud.
138 locals recommend
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101
138 locals recommend
Great Fish Tacos, Calamari, and Oysters & beer. Can get loud.
1-mile walk- Family owned-known for Chicken Tortilla Soup & Mexican food
25 locals recommend
La Especial Norte
664 N Coast Hwy 101
25 locals recommend
1-mile walk- Family owned-known for Chicken Tortilla Soup & Mexican food
I'm not a huge sushi fan, but we hear it's 100% authentic & has Great reviews.
7 locals recommend
Sushi Bar Blue Fin
257 N El Camino Real
7 locals recommend
I'm not a huge sushi fan, but we hear it's 100% authentic & has Great reviews.
1-mile walk one way from here- Fusion of Med & Latin. Festive & Live Music
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101
114 locals recommend
1-mile walk one way from here- Fusion of Med & Latin. Festive & Live Music
1-mile walk one way from here. Specialty Brats Heaven & beer
47 locals recommend
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101
47 locals recommend
1-mile walk one way from here. Specialty Brats Heaven & beer
Best beach Taco Stand. They bring in fresh ingredients daily. Walking distance to Moonlight beach.
8 locals recommend
Raul's Mexican Food
490 S Coast Hwy 101
8 locals recommend
Best beach Taco Stand. They bring in fresh ingredients daily. Walking distance to Moonlight beach.
1-mile walk one way from here. California wine tasting and food
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101
85 locals recommend
1-mile walk one way from here. California wine tasting and food
Simple-to-go restaurants, Chx/Beef, sticky rice, and Slaw. inexpensive & good for a pick-nick.
Surf Brothers Teriyaki and Catering
274 North El Camino Real
Simple-to-go restaurants, Chx/Beef, sticky rice, and Slaw. inexpensive & good for a pick-nick.
Surfers Hangout. Breakfast Scramble! Nice lunch as well.
68 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr
68 locals recommend
Surfers Hangout. Breakfast Scramble! Nice lunch as well.
Our Favorite Spot for Breakfast! From here an EZ walk to Swami's Meditation Garden.
41 locals recommend
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101
41 locals recommend
Our Favorite Spot for Breakfast! From here an EZ walk to Swami's Meditation Garden.
Old School beach town Coffee Shop in the original Encinitas train station.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101
111 locals recommend
Old School beach town Coffee Shop in the original Encinitas train station.
Sit Down-Very festive atmosphere with Mexican Food. Specialty Hand Crafter Margaritas.
32 locals recommend
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle Barcelona
32 locals recommend
Sit Down-Very festive atmosphere with Mexican Food. Specialty Hand Crafter Margaritas.
A Local Favorite
29 locals recommend
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
315 S Coast Hwy 101
29 locals recommend
A Local Favorite
WE hear great reviews about this place
59 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101
59 locals recommend
WE hear great reviews about this place
Amazing variety of Microbrewery beers / Kombucha/ wine/ liquor to go
Leucadia Liquor Store
640 North Coast Highway 101
Amazing variety of Microbrewery beers / Kombucha/ wine/ liquor to go
Romantic date night--Out of this world food. Reservations recommended.
28 locals recommend
Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101
28 locals recommend
Romantic date night--Out of this world food. Reservations recommended.
Vietnamese, Thai, and Asian fusion. Super fresh. 1.2 mile walk from here one way.
45 locals recommend
Birdseye Kitchen
540 N Coast Hwy 101
45 locals recommend
Vietnamese, Thai, and Asian fusion. Super fresh. 1.2 mile walk from here one way.
Long Lines! Get there early. Al Pastor Taco! (Most popular) Quickly becoming a Top pick!
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101
65 locals recommend
Long Lines! Get there early. Al Pastor Taco! (Most popular) Quickly becoming a Top pick!
Highly Recommended. Really Great Food, Excellent Service, and Ambience.
32 locals recommend
Trattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101
32 locals recommend
Highly Recommended. Really Great Food, Excellent Service, and Ambience.
San Diego's best hot tri-tip sandwich. It is located in the Seaside town of Cardiff. The Sandwich is known to all locals as Cardiff Crack.
Seaside BBQ
2093 San Elijo Avenue
San Diego's best hot tri-tip sandwich. It is located in the Seaside town of Cardiff. The Sandwich is known to all locals as Cardiff Crack.

Sightseeing

Also known as Swami's Gardens. No Admission fee- An absolutely Must see. Closed on Mondays
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K St
92 locals recommend
Also known as Swami's Gardens. No Admission fee- An absolutely Must see. Closed on Mondays
Moonlight State Beach is one of the most family friendly beaches in Southern California. 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 St
322 locals recommend
Moonlight State Beach is one of the most family friendly beaches in Southern California. This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
Walk or Drive. So much to see and do along the Coast 101 Highway. For best walking, start south from Encinitas historic La Paloma movie Theatre.
North Coast Highway 101
North Coast Highway 101
Walk or Drive. So much to see and do along the Coast 101 Highway. For best walking, start south from Encinitas historic La Paloma movie Theatre.
They also have a glider experience where the bird soars along your side!
Total Raptor eXperience
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
They also have a glider experience where the bird soars along your side!
World Famous Zoo!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
World Famous Zoo!
Sister to the San Diego Zoo. Big savannas. (Can get very hot in the SUmmer- The Zoo is more coastal and cooler)
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 locals recommend
Sister to the San Diego Zoo. Big savannas. (Can get very hot in the SUmmer- The Zoo is more coastal and cooler)
Take in a San Diego Padre Base Ball game! Beautiful new ball park full of specialty restaurants. Consider taking the Coaster train service.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
709 locals recommend
Take in a San Diego Padre Base Ball game! Beautiful new ball park full of specialty restaurants. Consider taking the Coaster train service.
The original (Hispanic) downtown of San Diego. Fun food and culture experience. Consider taking the Coaster train down and back.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
The original (Hispanic) downtown of San Diego. Fun food and culture experience. Consider taking the Coaster train down and back.

City/town information

About Encinitas Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the city of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and new-world culture. Incorporated in 1986, the city brought together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. With a population of 60,000 people, the City of Encinitas has something for everyone. With its pristine beaches and rolling hills, famous Botanic Garden and vibrant downtown business district, the City of Encinitas attracts visitors from all over the world. The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants. 2525 D Street Beach Encinitas is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California and is known for its excellent surfing conditions. Each year, surfers from all over gather in Encinitas to compete in local surfing tournaments. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve boasts the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year. San Diego Botanical Gardens, complete with an Amazon Rainforest, showcases the largest display of bamboo in the world, while the gardens of the Self Realization Center offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene garden-like setting. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round of golf at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole, par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. This public facility has five tees and facilitates golfers at all skill-levels. The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoyment of our beautiful parks, beaches and trails and makes Encinitas a spectacular place to live, work, visit and raise a family.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
156 locals recommend
About Encinitas Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the city of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and new-world culture. Incorporated in 1986, the city brought together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. With a population of 60,000 people, the City of Encinitas has something for everyone. With its pristine beaches and rolling hills, famous Botanic Garden and vibrant downtown business district, the City of Encinitas attracts visitors from all over the world. The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants. 2525 D Street Beach Encinitas is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California and is known for its excellent surfing conditions. Each year, surfers from all over gather in Encinitas to compete in local surfing tournaments. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve boasts the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year. San Diego Botanical Gardens, complete with an Amazon Rainforest, showcases the largest display of bamboo in the world, while the gardens of the Self Realization Center offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene garden-like setting. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round of golf at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole, par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. This public facility has five tees and facilitates golfers at all skill-levels. The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoyment of our beautiful parks, beaches and trails and makes Encinitas a spectacular place to live, work, visit and raise a family.

Laundry

Great Laundry Mat. In the same Strip-mall as Lazy Acres and The Peabody Bar.
Jolly Clean Giant
132 Encinitas Blvd
Great Laundry Mat. In the same Strip-mall as Lazy Acres and The Peabody Bar.

City advice

Getting around

The Coaster Train service

Beautiful public transportation north to Carlsbad or south to Old Town and San Diego