Explore Encinitas

Melissa
Explore Encinitas

Sightseeing + Activities

"The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California, United States. At 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden."
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr
196 locals recommend
"The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California, United States. At 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden."
"This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. " Beach Amenities & Rules - Family Friendly - Great walking beach - Permanent volleyball courts - Snack concession (seasonal) - Permanent lifeguard station - Children’s playground - Restrooms - Fire pits - Large parking lot on bluff - No alcohol - No dogs on beach
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
"This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. " Beach Amenities & Rules - Family Friendly - Great walking beach - Permanent volleyball courts - Snack concession (seasonal) - Permanent lifeguard station - Children’s playground - Restrooms - Fire pits - Large parking lot on bluff - No alcohol - No dogs on beach
"Internationally renowned gardens offer a diversity of colorful plants, meditation nooks, koi ponds, and spectacular ocean vistas"
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K St
92 locals recommend
"Internationally renowned gardens offer a diversity of colorful plants, meditation nooks, koi ponds, and spectacular ocean vistas"
"Swami’s Beach is one of the county’s most popular surfing spots, and has one of the county’s best tide pools. A long wooden stairway winds its way down the tall cliffs to the beach. A parking lot is located on the cliffs, overlooking the beach." Beach Amenities & Rules - Great walking beach - Restaurants nearby on 101 - Restrooms (near parking lot) - Outdoor Beach Showers - Parking lot (on cliff top) - No alcohol - No dogs on beach
117 locals recommend
Swami's Beach
117 locals recommend
"Swami’s Beach is one of the county’s most popular surfing spots, and has one of the county’s best tide pools. A long wooden stairway winds its way down the tall cliffs to the beach. A parking lot is located on the cliffs, overlooking the beach." Beach Amenities & Rules - Great walking beach - Restaurants nearby on 101 - Restrooms (near parking lot) - Outdoor Beach Showers - Parking lot (on cliff top) - No alcohol - No dogs on beach
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
709 locals recommend
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend

Food + Drink

"Our Encinitas outpost of culinary and libational magic features a full menu of staggeringly delicious plant-based cuisine & over 30 taps of mind-bendingly tasty beverages. This vortex of excellent vibes also boasts a full mini-mart where you can buy coffee, beer to go, and a host of sundry merchandise, each item sexier than the last. Our food-serving party pads welcome all ages, but tasting rooms are 21+ (children under 12 are okay, as long as they are well supervised)."
27 locals recommend
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101
27 locals recommend
"Our Encinitas outpost of culinary and libational magic features a full menu of staggeringly delicious plant-based cuisine & over 30 taps of mind-bendingly tasty beverages. This vortex of excellent vibes also boasts a full mini-mart where you can buy coffee, beer to go, and a host of sundry merchandise, each item sexier than the last. Our food-serving party pads welcome all ages, but tasting rooms are 21+ (children under 12 are okay, as long as they are well supervised)."
"Sophisticated space with chandeliers & a raw bar, serving innovative seafood dishes & desserts."
27 locals recommend
Herb & Sea
131 W D St
27 locals recommend
"Sophisticated space with chandeliers & a raw bar, serving innovative seafood dishes & desserts."
"Warm outlet offering Italian wood-fired pies, homemade pasta & salads plus wine & beer."
35 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101
35 locals recommend
"Warm outlet offering Italian wood-fired pies, homemade pasta & salads plus wine & beer."
"Waterfront venue is an airy spot for sushi, mussels & other seafood options with a chill atmosphere."
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
121 locals recommend
"Waterfront venue is an airy spot for sushi, mussels & other seafood options with a chill atmosphere."
"Ultrachic, airy venue for Modern American cuisine, including brunch, plus cocktails & a happy hour."
25 locals recommend
Waverly
2005 San Elijo Avenue
25 locals recommend
"Ultrachic, airy venue for Modern American cuisine, including brunch, plus cocktails & a happy hour."
"Organic, non-GMO pizzas, rice bowls & other cafe eats are the specialty at this modern, sleek venue."
41 locals recommend
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101
41 locals recommend
"Organic, non-GMO pizzas, rice bowls & other cafe eats are the specialty at this modern, sleek venue."
"Valentina is casual neighborhood Bistro & Wine Bar located in Leucadia along Hwy 101. Valentina is a casual and cozy spot where patrons can enjoy good food, wine and the company of good friends. An eclectic mix of seasonal plates has been inspired by the owners’ passion for travel to Spain and the Mediterranean." "Reservations are recommended but not required. "
23 locals recommend
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101
23 locals recommend
"Valentina is casual neighborhood Bistro & Wine Bar located in Leucadia along Hwy 101. Valentina is a casual and cozy spot where patrons can enjoy good food, wine and the company of good friends. An eclectic mix of seasonal plates has been inspired by the owners’ passion for travel to Spain and the Mediterranean." "Reservations are recommended but not required. "
"Cozy, upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean & Latin fusion fare including paella & kalua pork."
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101
114 locals recommend
"Cozy, upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean & Latin fusion fare including paella & kalua pork."
"Sleek, barrel-lined restaurant offering Mediterranean small plates & house-label wines on tap."
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101
85 locals recommend
"Sleek, barrel-lined restaurant offering Mediterranean small plates & house-label wines on tap."
"Authentic Mexican Cuisine in the heart of Encinitas, California."
Piña
345 South Coast Highway 101
"Authentic Mexican Cuisine in the heart of Encinitas, California."
37 locals recommend
Nectarine Grove
948 N Coast Hwy 101
37 locals recommend

Health + Wellness

"Four Moons Spa is a modern beauty, healing, wholeness + events SPAce offering traditional spa treatments, transformational healing experiences, a thoughtfully curated boutique + apothecary, and an array of programming, classes + workshops. "
19 locals recommend
Four Moons Spa
775 N Vulcan Ave
19 locals recommend
"Four Moons Spa is a modern beauty, healing, wholeness + events SPAce offering traditional spa treatments, transformational healing experiences, a thoughtfully curated boutique + apothecary, and an array of programming, classes + workshops. "
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Coffee Shops

"Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries."
11 locals recommend
Lofty Coffee Encinitas Roasting Works
97 N Coast Hwy 101
11 locals recommend
"Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries."
"Coffee, Lattes, Tea, Iced Coffee, Pastries and more"
E.S.B. Cafe
325 Encinitas Blvd
"Coffee, Lattes, Tea, Iced Coffee, Pastries and more"
"Fun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting."
46 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101
46 locals recommend
"Fun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting."
"Cool, modern spot featuring small-batch, house-roasted coffee & espresso, along with baked goods."
17 locals recommend
Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101
17 locals recommend
"Cool, modern spot featuring small-batch, house-roasted coffee & espresso, along with baked goods."
"Hip coffeehouse offering hand-roasted beans, locally sourced teas & pastries, plus outdoor seating."
64 locals recommend
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101
64 locals recommend
"Hip coffeehouse offering hand-roasted beans, locally sourced teas & pastries, plus outdoor seating."

Shopping

"Magical Child is an enchanting resource for unique and timeless toys, books, clothing, gifts and more."
6 locals recommend
Magical Child
937 S Coast Hwy 101
6 locals recommend
"Magical Child is an enchanting resource for unique and timeless toys, books, clothing, gifts and more."
"Fresh concept clothing & interior design store stocking trendy men's & women's lines & furniture."
Salt Culture
930 South Coast Highway 101
"Fresh concept clothing & interior design store stocking trendy men's & women's lines & furniture."
"Flagship boutique for the local brand's active apparel, with events like yoga classes & art shows."
6 locals recommend
Vuori Clothing
625 S Coast Hwy 101
6 locals recommend
"Flagship boutique for the local brand's active apparel, with events like yoga classes & art shows."

Groceries

Open Sundays 10AM-2PM
59 locals recommend
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union St
59 locals recommend
Open Sundays 10AM-2PM
69 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas Blvd
69 locals recommend
49 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los Coches
49 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Ralphs
125 N El Camino Real
16 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

439 locals recommend
North Park
439 locals recommend
119 locals recommend
South Park
119 locals recommend
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
492 locals recommend
388 locals recommend
Coronado
388 locals recommend
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
700 locals recommend
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
132 locals recommend
Carlsbad
132 locals recommend
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
156 locals recommend