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Food scene
Great Fish Tacos, Calamari, and Oysters & beer.
Can get loud.
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Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Great Fish Tacos, Calamari, and Oysters & beer.
Can get loud.
1-mile walk- Family owned-known for Chicken Tortilla Soup & Mexican food
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La Especial Norte
664 N Coast Hwy 1011-mile walk- Family owned-known for Chicken Tortilla Soup & Mexican food
I'm not a huge sushi fan, but we hear it's 100% authentic & has Great reviews.
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Sushi Bar Blue Fin
257 N El Camino RealI'm not a huge sushi fan, but we hear it's 100% authentic & has Great reviews.
1-mile walk one way from here- Fusion of Med & Latin. Festive & Live Music
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Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 1011-mile walk one way from here- Fusion of Med & Latin. Festive & Live Music
1-mile walk one way from here. Specialty Brats Heaven & beer
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The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 1011-mile walk one way from here. Specialty Brats Heaven & beer
Best beach Taco Stand. They bring in fresh ingredients daily. Walking distance to Moonlight beach.
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Raul's Mexican Food
490 S Coast Hwy 101Best beach Taco Stand. They bring in fresh ingredients daily. Walking distance to Moonlight beach.
1-mile walk one way from here. California wine tasting and food
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Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 1011-mile walk one way from here. California wine tasting and food
Simple-to-go restaurants, Chx/Beef, sticky rice, and Slaw. inexpensive & good for a pick-nick.
Surf Brothers Teriyaki and Catering
274 North El Camino RealSimple-to-go restaurants, Chx/Beef, sticky rice, and Slaw. inexpensive & good for a pick-nick.
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrSurfers Hangout. Breakfast Scramble! Nice lunch as well.
Our Favorite Spot for Breakfast!
From here an EZ walk to Swami's Meditation Garden.
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GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101Our Favorite Spot for Breakfast!
From here an EZ walk to Swami's Meditation Garden.
Old School beach town Coffee Shop in the original Encinitas train station.
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Old School beach town Coffee Shop in the original Encinitas train station.
Sit Down-Very festive atmosphere with Mexican Food. Specialty Hand Crafter Margaritas.
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Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle BarcelonaSit Down-Very festive atmosphere with Mexican Food. Specialty Hand Crafter Margaritas.
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
315 S Coast Hwy 101A Local Favorite
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101WE hear great reviews about this place
Leucadia Liquor Store
640 North Coast Highway 101Amazing variety of Microbrewery beers / Kombucha/ wine/ liquor to go
Romantic date night--Out of this world food.
Reservations recommended.
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Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101Romantic date night--Out of this world food.
Reservations recommended.
Vietnamese, Thai, and Asian fusion.
Super fresh.
1.2 mile walk from here one way.
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Birdseye Kitchen
540 N Coast Hwy 101Vietnamese, Thai, and Asian fusion.
Super fresh.
1.2 mile walk from here one way.
Long Lines! Get there early.
Al Pastor Taco! (Most popular) Quickly becoming a Top pick!
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The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Long Lines! Get there early.
Al Pastor Taco! (Most popular) Quickly becoming a Top pick!
Highly Recommended.
Really Great Food, Excellent Service, and Ambience.
32 personas locales recomiendan
Trattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101Highly Recommended.
Really Great Food, Excellent Service, and Ambience.
San Diego's best hot tri-tip sandwich.
It is located in the Seaside town of Cardiff.
The Sandwich is known to all locals as Cardiff Crack.
Seaside BBQ
2093 San Elijo AvenueSan Diego's best hot tri-tip sandwich.
It is located in the Seaside town of Cardiff.
The Sandwich is known to all locals as Cardiff Crack.
Sightseeing
Also known as Swami's Gardens.
No Admission fee- An absolutely Must see.
Closed on Mondays
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Meditation Gardens
215 W K StAlso known as Swami's Gardens.
No Admission fee- An absolutely Must see.
Closed on Mondays
Moonlight State Beach is one of the most family friendly beaches in Southern California. This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
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Playa Moonlight
400 B StMoonlight State Beach is one of the most family friendly beaches in Southern California. This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
Walk or Drive. So much to see and do along the Coast 101 Highway. For best walking, start south from Encinitas historic La Paloma movie Theatre.
North Coast Highway 101
North Coast Highway 101Walk or Drive. So much to see and do along the Coast 101 Highway. For best walking, start south from Encinitas historic La Paloma movie Theatre.
Total Raptor eXperience
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrThey also have a glider experience where the bird soars along your side!
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous Zoo!
Sister to the San Diego Zoo. Big savannas. (Can get very hot in the SUmmer- The Zoo is more coastal and cooler)
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Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSister to the San Diego Zoo. Big savannas. (Can get very hot in the SUmmer- The Zoo is more coastal and cooler)
Take in a San Diego Padre Base Ball game! Beautiful new ball park full of specialty restaurants. Consider taking the Coaster train service.
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Petco Park
100 Park BlvdTake in a San Diego Padre Base Ball game! Beautiful new ball park full of specialty restaurants. Consider taking the Coaster train service.
The original (Hispanic) downtown of San Diego.
Fun food and culture experience. Consider taking the Coaster train down and back.
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Old Town
The original (Hispanic) downtown of San Diego.
Fun food and culture experience. Consider taking the Coaster train down and back.
City/town information
About Encinitas
Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the city of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and new-world culture. Incorporated in 1986, the city brought together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. With a population of 60,000 people, the City of Encinitas has something for everyone. With its pristine beaches and rolling hills, famous Botanic Garden and vibrant downtown business district, the City of Encinitas attracts visitors from all over the world.
The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants.
2525 D Street Beach
Encinitas is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California and is known for its excellent surfing conditions. Each year, surfers from all over gather in Encinitas to compete in local surfing tournaments. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve boasts the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year.
San Diego Botanical Gardens, complete with an Amazon Rainforest, showcases the largest display of bamboo in the world, while the gardens of the Self Realization Center offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene garden-like setting.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round of golf at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole, par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. This public facility has five tees and facilitates golfers at all skill-levels.
The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoyment of our beautiful parks, beaches and trails and makes Encinitas a spectacular place to live, work, visit and raise a family.
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Encinitas
About Encinitas
Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the city of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and new-world culture. Incorporated in 1986, the city brought together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. With a population of 60,000 people, the City of Encinitas has something for everyone. With its pristine beaches and rolling hills, famous Botanic Garden and vibrant downtown business district, the City of Encinitas attracts visitors from all over the world.
The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants.
2525 D Street Beach
Encinitas is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California and is known for its excellent surfing conditions. Each year, surfers from all over gather in Encinitas to compete in local surfing tournaments. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve boasts the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year.
San Diego Botanical Gardens, complete with an Amazon Rainforest, showcases the largest display of bamboo in the world, while the gardens of the Self Realization Center offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene garden-like setting.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round of golf at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole, par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. This public facility has five tees and facilitates golfers at all skill-levels.
The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoyment of our beautiful parks, beaches and trails and makes Encinitas a spectacular place to live, work, visit and raise a family.
Laundry
Jolly Clean Giant
132 Encinitas BlvdGreat Laundry Mat. In the same Strip-mall as Lazy Acres and The Peabody Bar.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
The Coaster Train service
Beautiful public transportation north to Carlsbad or south to Old Town and San Diego