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."
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San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr"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
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St"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"
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Meditation Gardens
215 W K St"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
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Swami's Beach
"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
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrPetco Park
100 Park BlvdBalboa Park
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)."
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Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Herb & Sea
131 W D St"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."
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Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Waverly
2005 San Elijo Avenue"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."
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GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101"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. "
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Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101"Sleek, barrel-lined restaurant offering Mediterranean small plates & house-label wines on tap."
Piña
345 South Coast Highway 101"Authentic Mexican Cuisine in the heart of Encinitas, California."
Nectarine Grove
948 N Coast Hwy 101Health + 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. "
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Four Moons Spa
775 N Vulcan Ave"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. "
Manchester Preserve Hiking Trails
Coffee Shops
"Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries."
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Lofty Coffee Encinitas Roasting Works
97 N Coast Hwy 101"Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries."
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."
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Magical Child
937 S Coast Hwy 101"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."
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Vuori Clothing
625 S Coast Hwy 101"Flagship boutique for the local brand's active apparel, with events like yoga classes & art shows."
Groceries
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StOpen Sundays 10AM-2PM
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesRalphs
125 N El Camino RealNeighborhoods
North Park
South Park
La Jolla
Coronado
Pacific Beach
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StCarlsbad
Encinitas