Circa Oriente Guidebook
Food scene
Rosina's Italian Restaurant
14701 Via BettonaA nice local restaurant with good food in a pleasant neighborhood.
Dolce
16081 San Dieguito RdGood food and upscale atmosphere. Close by...
MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La ValleA very upscale restaurant close to your stay.
A fun spot close by to meet those that can afford the life style of the rich and famous...
The Pony Room
5921 Valencia CircleA fun spot close by to meet those that can afford the life style of the rich and famous...
Cocina del Rancho
16089 San Dieguito RoadClosest Mexican spot. The mole is fantastic… happy hour M-Th 3:30 to 5:30.
Favorite pizza place for delivery. Try the lobster pizza, its divine.
8 locals recommend
Leucadia Pizzeria Rancho Sante Fe
16085 San Dieguito RdFavorite pizza place for delivery. Try the lobster pizza, its divine.
Sbicca
215 15th StA favorite upscale beach spot to grab a drink or dinner.
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas beach hang out to watch sports and the locals
Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101My favorite sushi spot in north county.
The view over the rail toward the racetrack is legendary. If you don't want to brave the crowds at the races, sit on the deck and watch from here... The fish tacos are superb!
108 locals recommend
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarThe view over the rail toward the racetrack is legendary. If you don't want to brave the crowds at the races, sit on the deck and watch from here... The fish tacos are superb!
Beach Mexican food at its basic glorious finest. I enjoy the margaritas and endless chips and salsa...
54 locals recommend
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Beach Mexican food at its basic glorious finest. I enjoy the margaritas and endless chips and salsa...
Hipsters young and old hangout here at the bar tables for happy hour. The polenta board is excellent.
46 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La ValleHipsters young and old hangout here at the bar tables for happy hour. The polenta board is excellent.
Board & Brew - Del Sur
16480 Paseo Del SurMy favorite sandwich shop. The California with sprouts is my go to lunch...
Car wash? Mexican food? It’s both! Excellent 24/7 late night spot to fill you up when all else is closed.
Better yet, stop in during normal business hours, drop your car, grab a taco and your ride will be sparkling by the time you’ve devoured your lunch.
20 locals recommend
El Pueblo
820 Birmingham DrCar wash? Mexican food? It’s both! Excellent 24/7 late night spot to fill you up when all else is closed.
Better yet, stop in during normal business hours, drop your car, grab a taco and your ride will be sparkling by the time you’ve devoured your lunch.
Thyme In the Ranch
16905 Avenida De AcaciasGreat brunch. Charming bistro with in and outdoor seating.
Recently remodeled upscale dinning at the Rancho Santa Fe Inn. Fine dinning at upscale prices.
Lilian's
Recently remodeled upscale dinning at the Rancho Santa Fe Inn. Fine dinning at upscale prices.
Incredible views of Del Mar Beach in the afternoon. Sunset brings the house down with a daily poem written by the staff and a cheer to the people around you. Limited reservations. Go early for seat near the windows...
Monarch Ocean Pub
Incredible views of Del Mar Beach in the afternoon. Sunset brings the house down with a daily poem written by the staff and a cheer to the people around you. Limited reservations. Go early for seat near the windows...
Experiences
Just east from our back HOA gate is this trail head. .3 miles. Wide open spaces for trail hiking.
San Dieguito Park
17594 San Dieguito RdJust east from our back HOA gate is this trail head. .3 miles. Wide open spaces for trail hiking.
One of the best small music venues in the country. Some big names come through (Rolling Stones played here in recent years...)
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveOne of the best small music venues in the country. Some big names come through (Rolling Stones played here in recent years...)
The annual thorough bred racing is legendary. Check out this spot in the mid summer and fall seasons.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
The annual thorough bred racing is legendary. Check out this spot in the mid summer and fall seasons.
Breathtaking views and a great hike up the cliffs to visit this wildlife preserve.
206 locals recommend
Torrey Pines
Breathtaking views and a great hike up the cliffs to visit this wildlife preserve.
Incredible golfing for those in the know. Make reservations early...
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdIncredible golfing for those in the know. Make reservations early...
Beautiful spring flowers across the hillside. Its a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the color and smells of nature...
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteBeautiful spring flowers across the hillside. Its a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the color and smells of nature...
An excellent spa with all the needed relaxation services available. Make reservations early.
18 locals recommend
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
5951 Linea Del CieloAn excellent spa with all the needed relaxation services available. Make reservations early.
If you are feeling adventurous, head east to this gem and visit wild animals in a more wide open space. This is easily a full day experience. It can also be very hot in the summer.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdIf you are feeling adventurous, head east to this gem and visit wild animals in a more wide open space. This is easily a full day experience. It can also be very hot in the summer.
Another special place to receive the treatment you deserve. The spa is divine.
17 locals recommend
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks DrAnother special place to receive the treatment you deserve. The spa is divine.
Wide open spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Local hiking for those that like to get out and going...
46 locals recommend
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdWide open spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Local hiking for those that like to get out and going...
One of the better hikes in San Diego County. Be sure to get a "selfie" on the edge of the world at Potato Chip Rock and witness the endless views. Start early to avoid the heat....
203 locals recommend
Potato Chip Rock
One of the better hikes in San Diego County. Be sure to get a "selfie" on the edge of the world at Potato Chip Rock and witness the endless views. Start early to avoid the heat....
A brand new (2023) larger live music venue located on the racetrack fairgrounds. Excellent spot to see up-and-comers entertainers.
The Sound
A brand new (2023) larger live music venue located on the racetrack fairgrounds. Excellent spot to see up-and-comers entertainers.
Necessities
Ranch Market & Deli
16236 San Dieguito RdClosest convenience store for small items.
Target
17170 Camino Del SurAny needed items (food, medicines, clothes, etc.) can be found here...
Fairbanks Cleaners
16087 San Dieguito RdLaundry service that delivers.