Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
El Nopalito
582 Santa Fe DrGreat local spot for good mexican food
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Nice outdoor seating and good food. Casual beach side dining.
The most authentic local spot there is...must love dogs to dine here.
35 locals recommend
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrThe most authentic local spot there is...must love dogs to dine here.
Everything Else
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Cool old movie theatre near restaurants and bars.
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StPeaceful spot
Encinitas Bazaar
459 S Coast Hwy 101Local makers sell their clothing, jewelry, etc every weekend
Torrey Pines
Beautiful hiking trials along the beach
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Breakfast and Brunch!
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdIf you enjoy seaside horse races
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros AvenueBoutiques, shops, Belly Up music venue
1298 S Coast Highway 101
Swami's Beach! 15 minutish walk
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StShopping
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrPlants are cool
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Beer and cool atmosphere
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Good food and beer. Open window seating.
Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach
111 S Cedros AveAwesome little local brewery
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101Local pub.
Arts & Culture
Old Town
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El PradoBalboa Park
Architecture, Museums, food, nature...
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StTwo locations. This one is by a train station downtown.
81 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner BlvdTwo locations. This one is by a train station downtown.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesGetting Around
Encinitas Station
25 E D St