Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Historic building on Hwy 101. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Endless varieties of teas and coffees for sale.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Historic building on Hwy 101. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Endless varieties of teas and coffees for sale.
Excellent baked goods in a convenient location next to CVS and the Crack Shack restaurant.
Gordy's Bakery and Coffeehouse
441 Encinitas BlvdExcellent baked goods in a convenient location next to CVS and the Crack Shack restaurant.
Sports bar setting at the south end of Saxony Rd.
14 locals recommend
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza
305 Encinitas BlvdSports bar setting at the south end of Saxony Rd.
Family owned Mexican Food restaurant that is a go to for locals.
25 locals recommend
La Especial Norte
664 N Coast Hwy 101Family owned Mexican Food restaurant that is a go to for locals.
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Another iconic Mexican restaurant across hwy 101 from the beach.
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101If you want artisan pizza this is the place.
Try the carne asada fries, unless you are on a diet; usually a line out the door.
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Try the carne asada fries, unless you are on a diet; usually a line out the door.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
90 N Coast Hwy 101just go.
Fast and casual Mexican food restuarant with seating overlooking Hwy 101; try their enormous breakfast burritos.
16 locals recommend
Kotija Jr. Taco Shop
852 N Coast Hwy 101Fast and casual Mexican food restuarant with seating overlooking Hwy 101; try their enormous breakfast burritos.
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Mexican food / casual outdoor, and the only restaurant in the entire area where you can get a meal with whitewater views for less than $10.00
It's in the Cardiff State Campground. If you are lucky one of the 4 or 5 guest spots at the entrance will be open, if not park on Hwy 101.
23 locals recommend
Bull Taco Cardiff
2050 South Coast Highway 101Overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Mexican food / casual outdoor, and the only restaurant in the entire area where you can get a meal with whitewater views for less than $10.00
It's in the Cardiff State Campground. If you are lucky one of the 4 or 5 guest spots at the entrance will be open, if not park on Hwy 101.
East Village Asian Diner
628 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas Cafe
531 S Coast Hwy 101Basic, local breakfast joint for decades.
Killer variations of eggs Benedict, cool bar seating - say hello to Scott the owner while he's cooking your breakfast right in front of you.
21 locals recommend
101 Diner
552 S Coast Hwy 101Killer variations of eggs Benedict, cool bar seating - say hello to Scott the owner while he's cooking your breakfast right in front of you.
A California craze for decades - Just behind Oggis at the south end of Saxony Rd.
8 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
130 Calle MagdalenaA California craze for decades - Just behind Oggis at the south end of Saxony Rd.
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101Great Pizza and micro brews
Shopping
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101$$$ but an iconic surf / beach / clothing & equipment store.
How could you leave without one of their iconic tshirts or sweatshirts.
12 locals recommend
Encinitas Surfboards
107 N Coast Hwy 101How could you leave without one of their iconic tshirts or sweatshirts.
Getting Around
Amtrak does not stop here only the local commuter train. But, it will take you to / from Solana Beach's Amtrak station, and to downtown San Diego.
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D StAmtrak does not stop here only the local commuter train. But, it will take you to / from Solana Beach's Amtrak station, and to downtown San Diego.
Essentials
Essential place to visit while in Encinitas. Incredible gardens on the bluff overlooking the Pacific.
22 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
Essential place to visit while in Encinitas. Incredible gardens on the bluff overlooking the Pacific.