Guidebook for Encinitas
Drinks & Nightlife
Open-air windows and patio with fun atmosphere and good beer! Located right downstairs
75 locals recommend
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Open-air windows and patio with fun atmosphere and good beer! Located right downstairs
Nice place for cocktails/patio seating. Their burger is also really delicious and they've got some great appetizers. Huge perk: there is an entrance on the 2nd floor for Pac Station residents only!
33 locals recommend
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E StreetNice place for cocktails/patio seating. Their burger is also really delicious and they've got some great appetizers. Huge perk: there is an entrance on the 2nd floor for Pac Station residents only!
Cozy pub with more than 30 international beers on tap. One of the best places in North County for burgers - all are delicious! They have bison, ostrich & other unusual burgers too.
41 locals recommend
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101Cozy pub with more than 30 international beers on tap. One of the best places in North County for burgers - all are delicious! They have bison, ostrich & other unusual burgers too.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous meditation gardens overlooking the ocean. You can't beat these views!
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StGorgeous meditation gardens overlooking the ocean. You can't beat these views!
West D Street
West D StreetClosest beach access is at D Street stairs. Located at D St and Moonlight Lane.
People gather here on Sundays and set up slack lines and yoga mats to play in the sun. Also, just down the stairs is a world-famous surf break!
44 locals recommend
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101People gather here on Sundays and set up slack lines and yoga mats to play in the sun. Also, just down the stairs is a world-famous surf break!
Food Scene
Historic train station depot converted to coffee and tea house! Great lawn seating for sunny days or enjoy the unique decor indoors.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Historic train station depot converted to coffee and tea house! Great lawn seating for sunny days or enjoy the unique decor indoors.
Incredible and authentic Peruvian and South American food. It's a little on the pricey side but it's worth it! Make sure you call ahead - the place is cozy so you'll need a reservation to get in.
28 locals recommend
Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101Incredible and authentic Peruvian and South American food. It's a little on the pricey side but it's worth it! Make sure you call ahead - the place is cozy so you'll need a reservation to get in.
Just walk right across the street for breakfast! Breezy eatery specializing in freshly brewed coffee, nutritious breakfast & lunch items & smoothies.
43 locals recommend
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Just walk right across the street for breakfast! Breezy eatery specializing in freshly brewed coffee, nutritious breakfast & lunch items & smoothies.
Delicious muffins/bars/pastries! You have to try Gordy's treats - made fresh in house.
Gordy's Bakery and Coffeehouse
441 Encinitas BlvdDelicious muffins/bars/pastries! You have to try Gordy's treats - made fresh in house.
Great location across the Coast Hwy from Swamis beach. Great for breakfast, fresh juices & vegetarian fare amid surf murals & patio seats. Try their acai bowl.
62 locals recommend
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Great location across the Coast Hwy from Swamis beach. Great for breakfast, fresh juices & vegetarian fare amid surf murals & patio seats. Try their acai bowl.
Local and authentic - this place is cheap and oh so delicious Mexican food by the beach.
8 locals recommend
Raul's Mexican Food
490 S Coast Hwy 101Local and authentic - this place is cheap and oh so delicious Mexican food by the beach.
Husband & wife chef duo prepare sustainably-caught local fish in Californian cuisine fashion. Everything here is delicious - from their sides & mains to their desserts - one of my all-time favorites.
138 locals recommend
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Husband & wife chef duo prepare sustainably-caught local fish in Californian cuisine fashion. Everything here is delicious - from their sides & mains to their desserts - one of my all-time favorites.
A favorite among coffee geeks. Go here for pour overs, slow drip coffee, aeropress, and some exotic options like a Turkish latte and the Kyoto coffee. Seriously yummy breakfast and lunch too!
82 locals recommend
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101A favorite among coffee geeks. Go here for pour overs, slow drip coffee, aeropress, and some exotic options like a Turkish latte and the Kyoto coffee. Seriously yummy breakfast and lunch too!