Guidebook for Encinitas
Getting Around
We're located about 2 miles from Encinitas Train station (5 minute drive, 25 minute walk) -- Schedule and stops here: http://www.gonctd.com/coaster
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Encinitas Station
25 E D StWe're located about 2 miles from Encinitas Train station (5 minute drive, 25 minute walk) -- Schedule and stops here: http://www.gonctd.com/coaster
We're very close (1 mile) to the scenic 101 Highway - ideal to use for coastal cruising and beach access!
101 N Coast Hwy 101
101 North Coast Highway 101We're very close (1 mile) to the scenic 101 Highway - ideal to use for coastal cruising and beach access!
This is the main airport in San Diego, which is about 25 miles from our home.
286 yerel halk öneriyor
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrThis is the main airport in San Diego, which is about 25 miles from our home.
Food Scene
One of our favorite spots for a juice and meal (and it's affordable)
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/lotus-cafe-and-juice-bar-encinitas
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
765 S Coast Hwy 101One of our favorite spots for a juice and meal (and it's affordable)
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/lotus-cafe-and-juice-bar-encinitas
If you're into Asian Fusion cuisine, this place is worth a visit. Be sure to try their Monk Bowls!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/east-village-asian-diner-encinitas-2
29 yerel halk öneriyor
East Village Asian Diner
628 S Coast Hwy 101If you're into Asian Fusion cuisine, this place is worth a visit. Be sure to try their Monk Bowls!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/east-village-asian-diner-encinitas-2
Just a little south of our house, this restaurant has American (New) cuisine with a ocean view. Family friendly, romanitc, extensive menu - consider going to catch the sunset!
Check them out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kis-restaurant-cardiff-by-the-sea
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Just a little south of our house, this restaurant has American (New) cuisine with a ocean view. Family friendly, romanitc, extensive menu - consider going to catch the sunset!
Check them out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kis-restaurant-cardiff-by-the-sea
A popular and quaint coffee and tea spot! Sit down and enjoy a drink and snack or stop by and pick up some delicious teas and coffees from their store!
Check them out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/pannikin-coffee-and-tea-encinitas
111 yerel halk öneriyor
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101A popular and quaint coffee and tea spot! Sit down and enjoy a drink and snack or stop by and pick up some delicious teas and coffees from their store!
Check them out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/pannikin-coffee-and-tea-encinitas
Right across the street from the famous Swami's state beach and fellowship, this is a casual place to eat with something on the menu for everyone.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/swamis-cafe-encinitas
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Right across the street from the famous Swami's state beach and fellowship, this is a casual place to eat with something on the menu for everyone.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/swamis-cafe-encinitas
Newer coffee shop in the downtown Enicnitas area. Fun spot, good coffee!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/better-buzz-coffee-encinitas
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Newer coffee shop in the downtown Enicnitas area. Fun spot, good coffee!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/better-buzz-coffee-encinitas
Such a fabulous farmer's market that you won't want to miss if you're in town on a Sunday! Parking can be a bit tight, but can usually be found up Hermes street (just past the school).
More info here: http://www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com/
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StSuch a fabulous farmer's market that you won't want to miss if you're in town on a Sunday! Parking can be a bit tight, but can usually be found up Hermes street (just past the school).
More info here: http://www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com/
Our favorite breakfast/brunch/and lunch spot! A little south of our house this place knows how to deliver sweet and savory dishes alike. Can sometimes be a bit of a wait, but it's right across from the beach.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/naked-cafe-solana-beach
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Naked Cafe
106 S Sierra AveOur favorite breakfast/brunch/and lunch spot! A little south of our house this place knows how to deliver sweet and savory dishes alike. Can sometimes be a bit of a wait, but it's right across from the beach.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/naked-cafe-solana-beach
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar restaurant that's fun anytime of the day. Their menu is solid late into the night and it's always bustling.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/union-kitchen-and-tap-encinitas-2
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101This is a bar restaurant that's fun anytime of the day. Their menu is solid late into the night and it's always bustling.
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/union-kitchen-and-tap-encinitas-2
Open air bar and restaurant in the heart of Encinitas. Great location and always very vibrant!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bier-garden-of-encinitas-encinitas?osq=Encinitas+beer+garden
75 yerel halk öneriyor
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Open air bar and restaurant in the heart of Encinitas. Great location and always very vibrant!
Check it out on Yelp!:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bier-garden-of-encinitas-encinitas?osq=Encinitas+beer+garden
Parks & Nature
Just a mile up the road from our house, this park is new and has plenty of space for walking, sports and a playground!
More info here: http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/index.aspx?recordid=12&page=365
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Encinitas Topluluk Parkı
425 Santa Fe DrJust a mile up the road from our house, this park is new and has plenty of space for walking, sports and a playground!
More info here: http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/index.aspx?recordid=12&page=365
This park is tucked away in Solana Beach and is perfect for some afternoon hiking, casual sports or picnic! Great for couples, hikers, and families. Pro-tip: Free parking is available just outside the park.
More info here: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/picnic/sandieguito.html
11 yerel halk öneriyor
San Dieguito County Park
1628 Lomas Santa Fe DrThis park is tucked away in Solana Beach and is perfect for some afternoon hiking, casual sports or picnic! Great for couples, hikers, and families. Pro-tip: Free parking is available just outside the park.
More info here: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/picnic/sandieguito.html
This famous beach is located 1 mile almost directly west of us, with a new and convenient pedestrian underpass beneath the train tracks.
Beautiful views from atop the cliff and a well-kept stair way to get you down the beach!
More info here: http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/swamis-beach/
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Swami's Beach
This famous beach is located 1 mile almost directly west of us, with a new and convenient pedestrian underpass beneath the train tracks.
Beautiful views from atop the cliff and a well-kept stair way to get you down the beach!
More info here: http://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/swamis-beach/
Sightseeing
Just over 3 miles away, this often overlooked site is a must-see! Beautifully kept garden with lots to explore.
More info here: http://www.sdbgarden.org/
196 yerel halk öneriyor
San Diego Botanik Bahçesi
300 Quail Gardens DrJust over 3 miles away, this often overlooked site is a must-see! Beautifully kept garden with lots to explore.
More info here: http://www.sdbgarden.org/
Travelers come from all over the world to visit the Self-Realization Fellowship. It's free to explore the beautiful gardens, but be sure to check their hours before heading over!
More info here: http://encinitastemple.org/visiting/
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
Travelers come from all over the world to visit the Self-Realization Fellowship. It's free to explore the beautiful gardens, but be sure to check their hours before heading over!
More info here: http://encinitastemple.org/visiting/
Entertainment & Activities
The fairgrounds are home to the San Diego County Fair and Del Mar Races in the summer. Other large and small events take place at the grounds throughout the entire year. You never know what might be going on, so be sure to check it out!
More info here: http://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/
198 yerel halk öneriyor
Del Mar Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds are home to the San Diego County Fair and Del Mar Races in the summer. Other large and small events take place at the grounds throughout the entire year. You never know what might be going on, so be sure to check it out!
More info here: http://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/
Essentials
Closest grocery store to our house, with a Rite Aid located right next door. There is also a starbucks within this specific Vons. Will have all general home and food supplies!
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Vons
453 Santa Fe DrClosest grocery store to our house, with a Rite Aid located right next door. There is also a starbucks within this specific Vons. Will have all general home and food supplies!
Formally known as Henry's, this is more of a grocery store than a farmer's market (the name can be confusing!). Best deals on quality produce. Carries many health and eco conscious products and brands.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesFormally known as Henry's, this is more of a grocery store than a farmer's market (the name can be confusing!). Best deals on quality produce. Carries many health and eco conscious products and brands.
One of our go-to stores for nuts, specialty items, and legumes and dry grains! Fun store with fair prices.
110 yerel halk öneriyor
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdOne of our go-to stores for nuts, specialty items, and legumes and dry grains! Fun store with fair prices.
In the downtown area of Encinitas, you always know what you're getting with Whole Foods. Quality food and products - though their prices are above regular grocery stores.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101In the downtown area of Encinitas, you always know what you're getting with Whole Foods. Quality food and products - though their prices are above regular grocery stores.
The nicest grocery store I've ever been to, this market even outdoes Whole Foods. We shop here when we want to treat ourselves!
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveThe nicest grocery store I've ever been to, this market even outdoes Whole Foods. We shop here when we want to treat ourselves!