Guidebook for Encinitas & Leucadia
Beaches & Surf Breaks Nearby
South end of Encinitas on Hwy 101 - (Limited) free parking.
alternate parking on Vulcan St (underground) walkway.
117 locals recommend
Swami's Beach
South end of Encinitas on Hwy 101 - (Limited) free parking.
alternate parking on Vulcan St (underground) walkway.
Closets Beach Sunsets walkable. Free Parking (Limited) available.
Walk due West up Grandview St. Must cross RR tracks
29 locals recommend
Grandview Street beach
1700 Neptune AveClosets Beach Sunsets walkable. Free Parking (Limited) available.
Walk due West up Grandview St. Must cross RR tracks
Family Life Guards (10 mins.) Parking Along Coast Hwy. 101
51 locals recommend
South Carlsbad State Beach
Family Life Guards (10 mins.) Parking Along Coast Hwy. 101
Moonlight Beach
400 B StMost Popular Family Gathering Beach with Tables
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaVoted Most Memorable
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdParking and traffic issues
Sightseeing
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdJimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
San Diego Whale Watch
1617 Quivira RdFavorite
Dolphin & Whale Sunset Cruise
https://www.hornblower.com/
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor Drhttps://www.hornblower.com/
Encinitas YMCA Skate Park
200 Saxony Rdfamous local pro-skaters
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StMeditation Gardens 215 W K St
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat for Younger Children and Family
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrSeniors $12 Adults $18 Child $10
Flagship Cruises & Events
990 N Harbor DrSunday Brunch Cruises
Oceanside Adventures
256 S Harbor DrWhale Watching & Wine Cruises
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdDowntown San Diego Balboa Park
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrRight on San Diego Harbor
COASTER (North County Transit)
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrOcean Vista's
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayLess Crowd's than Seaworld
Cabrillo National Monument
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteSeasonal
Walkable Food Scene
Must cross RR tracks
Fish 101 (Tu-Fri 4-6 Happy Hour), but, go early because it gets "loud" after 6pm. (10 mins.)
138 locals recommend
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101 Fish 101 (Tu-Fri 4-6 Happy Hour), but, go early because it gets "loud" after 6pm. (10 mins.)
Always a line, but, a classic in the area for Breakfast. (30 min walk)
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Always a line, but, a classic in the area for Breakfast. (30 min walk)
French Corner
1200 N Coast Hwy 101Closest Gourmet Coffee and Bakery (15 mins.)
Leucadia Donut Shoppe
1604 N Coast Hwy 101Closest Coffee (5 mins.) West side of Hwy 101
Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101Micro Brews Take Out (20min walk). Leucadia Blvd & Hwy 101
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Walkable (15-20 mins.) Live Entertainment
Buffalo Wild Wings
1640 Camino Del Rio NSports Bar
Grocery Markets
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdHigh End Organic Juice and Vitamins
Ralphs
7140 Avenida EncinasClosest Full Grocery Nearby
Closest Walking Grocery (across RR tracks on West side of Hwy 101) (10 mins.)
39 locals recommend
Just Peachy
1354 N Coast Hwy 101Closest Walking Grocery (across RR tracks on West side of Hwy 101) (10 mins.)
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1923 Calle BarcelonaOrganic Soups Hot Prepared Meals
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StSunday 10am - 2pm
Favorite Area Restaurants
Flower Child
2690 Via De La ValleDel Mar Via de la Villa exit
www.iamaflowerchild.com
Vegetarian Menu
In the Forum Shopping Center
https://www.casadebandini.com/banquets-and-catering
32 locals recommend
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle BarcelonaIn the Forum Shopping Center
https://www.casadebandini.com/banquets-and-catering
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101North of Encinitas Blvd on Hwy 101
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101On Hwy 101 near Leucadia Blvd.
Herb & Sea
131 W D StNewly Opened- On "D" ST. Encinitas
Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101Hole-in-the-wall Ethnic
Darshan Bakery & Cafe
949 2nd StNext To Self Realization Temple
Breakfast
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Unlimited Coffee Refills Family Owned
The Broken Yolk Cafe
7670 El Camino RealLong Lines on Weekends
East on La Costa Ave & El Camino Real