Guidebook for Encinitas
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Moonlight Beach
400 B StThis is a great family beach.
Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaGreat Shops & Restaurants here
Apple Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaGet your Apple supplies here
Anthropologie
1911 Calle BarcelonaAnthropologie
Wells Fargo Bank
1048 N El Camino RealWells Fargo
Encinitas Car Wash
293 N El Camino RealGet your car washed here
lululemon
1915 Calle BarcelonaLululemon
Best Buy
2110 Vista WayBest Buy
Really nice bike shop in case you need anything. They rent bikes as well.
6 locals recommend
RIDE Cyclery - Encinitas
449 S Coast Hwy 101Really nice bike shop in case you need anything. They rent bikes as well.
This is a really nice park, which is attached to our neighborhood. If you follow the street to the end, it's just around the corner. Picnic tables, Playgym, Basketball and Tennis courts.
16 locals recommend
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan AveThis is a really nice park, which is attached to our neighborhood. If you follow the street to the end, it's just around the corner. Picnic tables, Playgym, Basketball and Tennis courts.
Great Spa in a peaceful secluded setting. Outdoor Massage huts, zen garden vibe.
19 locals recommend
Four Moons Spa
775 N Vulcan AveGreat Spa in a peaceful secluded setting. Outdoor Massage huts, zen garden vibe.
Food Scene
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Great Breakfast/Lunch Spot, outdoor seating
Hapifish Sushi
190 N Coast Hwy 101Great Sushi Spot
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Great Coffee spot.
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Love this restaurant, right downtown, fancy brew pub style.
Kim's Restaurant
745 S Coast Hwy 101Great Vietnamese/Chinese Food
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101Gourmet Pizza (European style)
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Awesome Coffee & Breakfast
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle BarcelonaGreat Mexican Food, Classy spot
Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Amazing Location (right on the sand).
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Amazing Location (right on the sand).
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Great, popular Seafood spot. Super fresh, really good.
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101Fantastic Burgers. Some say it's the best in the area.
Five Guys
130 N El Camino RealGreat, Fresh Made Burgers. No Frills.
Good authentic (So. Cal style) Mexican food, across the street from the beach.
54 locals recommend
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Good authentic (So. Cal style) Mexican food, across the street from the beach.
Great local spot. Try the Kimchee/Beef Burrito, and the Monk's Hot Pot (comes sizzling).
29 locals recommend
East Village Asian Diner
628 S Coast Hwy 101Great local spot. Try the Kimchee/Beef Burrito, and the Monk's Hot Pot (comes sizzling).
Great Winery-style bar and restaurant, outside seating available,
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Great Winery-style bar and restaurant, outside seating available,
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StGreat Food, Great Wine Shop.
Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo Avenuegreat sushi, creative menu
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101Great Coffee Shop, right on Coast Hwy
Great, Fresh Made Mexican. Mexican Taco Stand themed, but with quality ingredients. Expect a line. The place is insanely popular (for good reason).
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Great, Fresh Made Mexican. Mexican Taco Stand themed, but with quality ingredients. Expect a line. The place is insanely popular (for good reason).
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrBest Donuts in North County San Diego. Ask anyone..
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StBest Farmers Market in the area.
Seriously the best restaurant in the area. Food is Awesome. Bar is Awesome. Service and Atmosphere are awesome.
46 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La ValleSeriously the best restaurant in the area. Food is Awesome. Bar is Awesome. Service and Atmosphere are awesome.
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarGreat Seafood, right on Coast Hwy, Good Atmosphere
URBN Encinitas
764 S Coast Hwy 101Good, Easy Pizza/pasta spot on Coast Hwy
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101Great, Easy Seafood and Fish Market. Best for Lunch.
Great Coffee, downtown. Best Breakfast Sandwich in town (ask for it with the ciabatta).
46 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Great Coffee, downtown. Best Breakfast Sandwich in town (ask for it with the ciabatta).
Arts & Culture
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Avelots of great shows/concerts happen here
The Del Mar Race Track (Horse Races), insanely popular in Southern California. Weekends.
27 locals recommend
Surfside Race Place
2260 Jimmy Durante BoulevardThe Del Mar Race Track (Horse Races), insanely popular in Southern California. Weekends.
SAID Space
766 S Coast Hwy 101modern, contemporary and street art shows featured there.
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
1905 Calle BarcelonaUrban Outfitters
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101Best Surf Shop in the Area
Patagonia
2185 San Elijo AvePatagonia
Pupologie
5631 N El Camino Realgreat pet food/supplies store
Target
1010 N El Camino RealTarget close by
Madewell
1923 Calle BarcelonaThere's a Madewell in the Forum Center, near the Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie.
REI
1590 Leucadia BlvdLone Flag
649 S Coast Hwy 101Truly Great Mens Store. Modern, with great brands. (on the hipster side)
Essentials
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1923 Calle BarcelonaGreat Market
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesGreat Natural Market
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdTrader Joe's
if you're looking to grill some meat... ask for the "Cardiff Crack"...
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo Aveif you're looking to grill some meat... ask for the "Cardiff Crack"...
Equinox La Costa
7710 El Camino RealWorld Class, Premium Gym. Daily Passes available for sale.
Great Grocery Store, specializing in Healthy, Fresh, Organic and Specialty
69 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdGreat Grocery Store, specializing in Healthy, Fresh, Organic and Specialty
United States Postal Service
1160 N Coast Hwy 101Post Office Downtown
Parks & Nature
Cardiff State Beach
Seaside State Beach
Beautiful, peaceful setting, with unique and fun activities for the kids
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrBeautiful, peaceful setting, with unique and fun activities for the kids
Great Family Park. Large. Has ball fields and a Skate Park.
31 locals recommend
Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe DrGreat Family Park. Large. Has ball fields and a Skate Park.
Entertainment & Activities
Coronado
Great Theater, Serving Food and Alcohol
87 locals recommend
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealGreat Theater, Serving Food and Alcohol