Guidebook for Encinitas
Parks & Nature
The Gardens have been a constant in Encinitas for over 70 years. A few years ago, they added the Hamilton Children's garden which is a must for kids of all ages.
196 yerel halk öneriyor
San Diego Botanik Bahçesi
300 Quail Gardens DrThe Gardens have been a constant in Encinitas for over 70 years. A few years ago, they added the Hamilton Children's garden which is a must for kids of all ages.
It is a simple 15 minute walk from the Casita. Food is available during the summer. There are volleyball courts, a kids play area, bathrooms and showers. The lifeguards are there year round.
322 yerel halk öneriyor
Ayışığı Plajı
400 B StIt is a simple 15 minute walk from the Casita. Food is available during the summer. There are volleyball courts, a kids play area, bathrooms and showers. The lifeguards are there year round.
Swami's point is one of the more iconic winter surf spots in Southern California. Remember the Beach Boys? If not, then google surfing USA.
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Swami's Beach
Swami's point is one of the more iconic winter surf spots in Southern California. Remember the Beach Boys? If not, then google surfing USA.
Beacon's Beach was where Tom learned to surf. The bluff in this area is a bit unstable so take the path to the beach at your own risk.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Beacon Beach
948 Neptune AveBeacon's Beach was where Tom learned to surf. The bluff in this area is a bit unstable so take the path to the beach at your own risk.
This is a great place to enjoy the sunset. And get your exercise walking down and up the stairs.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
D Street Viewpoint Park
404 W D StThis is a great place to enjoy the sunset. And get your exercise walking down and up the stairs.
We love living right next door to this park. Walk along the creek and enjoy the feeling of being out in nature. Lots for the kids to do and you can play tennis or shoot baskets for free.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan AveWe love living right next door to this park. Walk along the creek and enjoy the feeling of being out in nature. Lots for the kids to do and you can play tennis or shoot baskets for free.
Great views of the Pacific. There is a nice kid park and the library is just across the street.
View Point
Great views of the Pacific. There is a nice kid park and the library is just across the street.
Food Scene
Great menu and selection of craft beer. We go there every year for Mother's Day.
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Great menu and selection of craft beer. We go there every year for Mother's Day.
This is our favorite place for pizza. We love the BLT salad and Our Fathers pizza.
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101This is our favorite place for pizza. We love the BLT salad and Our Fathers pizza.
Lofty Coffee has two locations directly across from each other on Coast Hwy 101. Peggy loves the flat white. The one on the east side is right next to Rhino Art and Encinitas Surfboards. It opens at 10. The other is on the west side of the coast hwy and opens early with some breakfast treats. It gets busy.
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Lofty Coffee has two locations directly across from each other on Coast Hwy 101. Peggy loves the flat white. The one on the east side is right next to Rhino Art and Encinitas Surfboards. It opens at 10. The other is on the west side of the coast hwy and opens early with some breakfast treats. It gets busy.
Bull Taco
101 N Coast Hwy 101A local favorite with some tasty twists on the classic taco.
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101A great place to hang out, but a long walk from our Casita.
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
315 S Coast Hwy 101Good food, beer, a short walk and they deliver.
Vallarta Express
615 South Coast Highway 101Some great Mexican food. Try the Vallarta bowl. It will feed two people.
Arts & Culture
Lots of local history, but the hours are limited.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch
450 Quail Gardens DrLots of local history, but the hours are limited.
Encinitas Kütüphanesi
540 Cornish DrIt has panoramic ocean views and great architecture.
The 1883 School House was built by Tom's great-great grandfather, EG Hammond. It is open most weekends.
Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse
390 W F StThe 1883 School House was built by Tom's great-great grandfather, EG Hammond. It is open most weekends.
Shopping
Bliss 101
553 S Coast Hwy 101One of our favorite places to shop.
Hansen Surfboards has been in Encinitas nearly forever. Huge selection of surf, skate and snow gear.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101Hansen Surfboards has been in Encinitas nearly forever. Huge selection of surf, skate and snow gear.
Encinitas Surfboards is a small, but full of local character. It is an easy walk from the Casita and right next door to Bulltaco, Rhino Art and Lofty Coffee.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Encinitas Surfboards
107 N Coast Hwy 101Encinitas Surfboards is a small, but full of local character. It is an easy walk from the Casita and right next door to Bulltaco, Rhino Art and Lofty Coffee.
Rhino Art Co
97 N Coast Hwy 101Check it out while you enjoy a Lofty Coffee.
Very cool local surf shop owned by long time Encinitas locals. Right next door to Coffee Coffee
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Surfy Surfy Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101Very cool local surf shop owned by long time Encinitas locals. Right next door to Coffee Coffee
Cool place for all things etherial, spiritual and cool.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Soulscape Gift & Book Store
765 S Coast Hwy 101Cool place for all things etherial, spiritual and cool.
Gardenology Inc
587 South Coast Highway 101Lots of really cool stuff for your home and yard. A bit pricey, but good quality.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101Not cheap but so convenient.
Sightseeing
Spend a peaceful hour walking the SRF gardens. Great views of the Pacific.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
Spend a peaceful hour walking the SRF gardens. Great views of the Pacific.
Entertainment & Activities
This iconic theater has been around since about the 20's. It was the first movie theater I went to. The architecture reflects our Spanish influence. It is a bit threadbare, but still worth a visit.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101This iconic theater has been around since about the 20's. It was the first movie theater I went to. The architecture reflects our Spanish influence. It is a bit threadbare, but still worth a visit.
Soul of Yoga
627 Encinitas BlvdGreat place for yoga and they often have cool special events.
US Crossfit
5825 Avenida EncinasFantastic crossfit facility run by a former Navy Seal. This is the real deal.