Villa Nel Cielo Guidebook

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Villa Nel Cielo Guidebook

Parks & Nature

Be inspired and replenished. Vacation Bliss!
Swim. Body surf. Boogie board. Volleyball. Check tides for a great low-tide walk. Playground. Lifeguards. Public bathrooms. Snack shack. Short 3+ mile drive from Villa.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
Swim. Body surf. Boogie board. Volleyball. Check tides for a great low-tide walk. Playground. Lifeguards. Public bathrooms. Snack shack. Short 3+ mile drive from Villa.
East end of lagoon is viewed from Villa. Trail heads access easy nature walks. Informative Center is excellent for families. Bring binoculars and cameras for the sea birds. Love the Egrets!
28 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon
2710 Manchester Ave
28 locals recommend
East end of lagoon is viewed from Villa. Trail heads access easy nature walks. Informative Center is excellent for families. Bring binoculars and cameras for the sea birds. Love the Egrets!
Famous seal beach and tide pools. Walking. La Jolla Cove dining and art galleries too!
65 locals recommend
La Jolla Tide Pools
303 Coast Blvd
65 locals recommend
Famous seal beach and tide pools. Walking. La Jolla Cove dining and art galleries too!
Local garden and tours. Wedding venue.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr
196 locals recommend
Local garden and tours. Wedding venue.
Restaurant Row in Cardiff by the Sea. Good local vibe. (No bathrooms)
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
99 locals recommend
Restaurant Row in Cardiff by the Sea. Good local vibe. (No bathrooms)
Hiking
33 locals recommend
Lake Hodges
33 locals recommend
Hiking
Famous surfing beach and gardens.
117 locals recommend
Swami's Beach
117 locals recommend
Famous surfing beach and gardens.
World famous zoo and botanical gardens.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
World famous zoo and botanical gardens.

Shopping

Local artists and designers. Is there room in the suitcase?
Nordstrom. Pottery Barn. Cafes. Speciality shops .. Name brand shops and restaurants.
381 locals recommend
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village Dr
381 locals recommend
Nordstrom. Pottery Barn. Cafes. Speciality shops .. Name brand shops and restaurants.
Local owner and great vibe! Interior design and textiles.
Thrive Interiors & Design
282 N El Camino Real
Local owner and great vibe! Interior design and textiles.
Boardwalk Solana Beach Shopping Center
Beach and resort wear at Del Mar Plaza
CoCo Rose - Beach and Resort Wear
1555 Camino Del Mar
Beach and resort wear at Del Mar Plaza
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte
400 locals recommend

Essentials

Natural choices. Quality and Convenient. Easy!
Gourmet market and wine shop. Deli. Great place to buy meats and fish to grill at the Villa. Walking distance.
6 locals recommend
Harvest Ranch Markets - Encinitas
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
6 locals recommend
Gourmet market and wine shop. Deli. Great place to buy meats and fish to grill at the Villa. Walking distance.
Our go-to grocery store. Specialty meals, snacks, picnic eats, and wine. Easy on the wallet.
110 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway Rd
110 locals recommend
Our go-to grocery store. Specialty meals, snacks, picnic eats, and wine. Easy on the wallet.
Fresh market with natural choices. Sushi Bar. Deli.
40 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2618 El Camino Real
40 locals recommend
Fresh market with natural choices. Sushi Bar. Deli.
If you need a prescription, sunscreen or toiletries you forgot to pack .. easy in and out on way to beach.
19 locals recommend
CVS
1631 S Melrose Dr
19 locals recommend
If you need a prescription, sunscreen or toiletries you forgot to pack .. easy in and out on way to beach.

Entertainment & Activities

San Diego excitement. Great times beckon!
Luxury reserved seating with food and drinks. Both La Costa and Del Mar are 10-15 minute drive from Villa.
87 locals recommend
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino Real
87 locals recommend
Luxury reserved seating with food and drinks. Both La Costa and Del Mar are 10-15 minute drive from Villa.
Seasonal Fair. Family Fun! Year round concerts and events.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
198 locals recommend
Seasonal Fair. Family Fun! Year round concerts and events.
World-class thoroughbred racing. Reserve a table in Club House for a great experience.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
185 locals recommend
World-class thoroughbred racing. Reserve a table in Club House for a great experience.
Sunset launches a block from Villa.
9 locals recommend
Compass Balloons
1969 Villa Cardiff Dr
9 locals recommend
Sunset launches a block from Villa.
Spectacular Park with marine shows, education and rides for the family. Summer fireworks. Conservation efforts.
104 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
104 locals recommend
Spectacular Park with marine shows, education and rides for the family. Summer fireworks. Conservation efforts.
Safari locally in the terrain of wild animals representing their natural environment.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 locals recommend
Safari locally in the terrain of wild animals representing their natural environment.

Arts & Culture

Local library with ocean views.
25 locals recommend
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Dr
25 locals recommend
Local library with ocean views.
Museums, theater, gardens. Historic.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Museums, theater, gardens. Historic.

Sightseeing

Convenient and close. Ride a double-decker Coaster with full ocean views downtown.
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D St
82 locals recommend
Convenient and close. Ride a double-decker Coaster with full ocean views downtown.
Amtrak Station
89 locals recommend
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros Ave
89 locals recommend
Amtrak Station

Health & Fitness

Local Gym with racquet ball courts, basket ball courts and pool
7 locals recommend
LA Fitness
201 S El Camino Real
7 locals recommend
Local Gym with racquet ball courts, basket ball courts and pool
Golf course and Spa
57 locals recommend
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd
57 locals recommend
Golf course and Spa
Local public golf course with ocean views.
39 locals recommend
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
1275 Quail Gardens Dr
39 locals recommend
Local public golf course with ocean views.