Guidebook for Encinitas
Everything Else
Lots of nature trails, great to visit with the kids. You can see so many different migratory birds.
28 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon
2710 Manchester AveLots of nature trails, great to visit with the kids. You can see so many different migratory birds.
I can't seem to list the Self Realization gardens but it's not far from the center. Beautifull garden with Koi fish ponds and ocean views. Great place to meditate too!
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StI can't seem to list the Self Realization gardens but it's not far from the center. Beautifull garden with Koi fish ponds and ocean views. Great place to meditate too!
San Diego County Fair
June 5th thru July 5th.
http://www.sdfair.com
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego County Fair
June 5th thru July 5th.
http://www.sdfair.com
Del Mar
Kaaboo Music Festival
https://www.kaaboodelmar.com
Track season opening Day July16th thru Sept. 7th.
Opening Day festivities and Hat contest
Summer concerts on Fridays
Family weekends on Saturdays
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdTrack season opening Day July16th thru Sept. 7th.
Opening Day festivities and Hat contest
Summer concerts on Fridays
Family weekends on Saturdays
Food Scene
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrFavourite local hangout for great pizza!
Very fresh and delicious food vegan/vegetarian food. If you have a craving for a healthy alternative to the same ol' lunch try it out!
21 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
127 N El Camino RealVery fresh and delicious food vegan/vegetarian food. If you have a craving for a healthy alternative to the same ol' lunch try it out!
Great food! Great service! They have a piano player playing to add to the nice ambiance.
26 locals recommend
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
530 N Coast Hwy 101Great food! Great service! They have a piano player playing to add to the nice ambiance.
Gaetano Cicciotti is friendly and has excellent taste, which completely translates to his restaurant, one of my favorites. The service is friendly, the food yummy, and the atmosphere rustic and cozy.
27 locals recommend
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveGaetano Cicciotti is friendly and has excellent taste, which completely translates to his restaurant, one of my favorites. The service is friendly, the food yummy, and the atmosphere rustic and cozy.
Great time outside on the patio with space heaters. Good happy hour as well!
29 locals recommend
Wine Steals
1953 San Elijo AvenueGreat time outside on the patio with space heaters. Good happy hour as well!
Arts & Culture
June 6th
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival. 5pm at the San Diego Botanic Garden. www.encinitaswinefestival.com.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrJune 6th
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival. 5pm at the San Diego Botanic Garden. www.encinitaswinefestival.com.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food and drinks. I like the huge windows in the front giving it the outdoor indoor feel.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Good food and drinks. I like the huge windows in the front giving it the outdoor indoor feel.
Smaller venue to see concerts, never a bad seat in the house! AND it's close!
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveSmaller venue to see concerts, never a bad seat in the house! AND it's close!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
659 Lomas Santa Fe DrVons
2606 Del Mar Heights RdGreat store sort of like a Whole foods store.Very close to the house.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveGreat store sort of like a Whole foods store.Very close to the house.
Shopping
This store has fun accessories, clothing, art, jewelry, gag gifts, special occasion artifacts souvenirs!
6 locals recommend
Queen Eileen's Gift Baskets
548 S Coast Hwy 101 This store has fun accessories, clothing, art, jewelry, gag gifts, special occasion artifacts souvenirs!
Cedros Soles
143 S Cedros AveLove this store for shoes!
Coast Hwy Traders
530 S Coast Hwy 101An eclectic store that has some unusual gifts!
They are Earth friendly and carry an array of natural fiber clothing including unwashed cotton, and hemp. Natural papers and great cards, purses and bags, scarves, candles, reused yoga mats, baby clothing, oils, books, super foods and cookbooks to name a few. Their creams, lotions and potions are all amazing!
Ecotopiia
543 South Coast Highway 101They are Earth friendly and carry an array of natural fiber clothing including unwashed cotton, and hemp. Natural papers and great cards, purses and bags, scarves, candles, reused yoga mats, baby clothing, oils, books, super foods and cookbooks to name a few. Their creams, lotions and potions are all amazing!
They are an excellent resource for books, CDs, incense, oils, crystals, clothing, jewelery, it's a perfect spot for unique gift ideas!
16 locals recommend
Soulscape Gift & Book Store
765 S Coast Hwy 101They are an excellent resource for books, CDs, incense, oils, crystals, clothing, jewelery, it's a perfect spot for unique gift ideas!
Entertainment & Activities
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