Guidebook for Encinitas

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Guidebook for Encinitas

Food Scene

It is a favorite surfer hangout for post surf breakfast or lunch. Come hungry, large portions. Cash only, ATM inside.
68 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr
68 locals recommend
It is a favorite surfer hangout for post surf breakfast or lunch. Come hungry, large portions. Cash only, ATM inside.
Authentic homemade Italian food. Family owned and operated.
15 locals recommend
Trattoria Positano
2171 San Elijo Ave
15 locals recommend
Authentic homemade Italian food. Family owned and operated.
It is the best in all of San Diego County!
73 locals recommend
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen Dr
73 locals recommend
It is the best in all of San Diego County!
54 locals recommend
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101
54 locals recommend
Right on the beach!
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
121 locals recommend
Right on the beach!
Right on the beach.
30 locals recommend
Chart House
2588 S Coast Hwy 101
30 locals recommend
Right on the beach.
Healthful food options and fresh juices.
44 locals recommend
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101
44 locals recommend
Healthful food options and fresh juices.
44 locals recommend
Starbucks
1560 Leucadia Blvd
44 locals recommend
Best local gourmet grocery store and market. Bakery, gelato and even kombucha on tap. Best wine selection locally. The burgundy tri-tip is not to be missed. A wide array of freshly prepared foods. Gluten free options. Outside courtyard to sit and eat your meal or meet the locals. Great shopping center with restaurants, bars, boutiques and Starbucks.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo Ave
176 locals recommend
Best local gourmet grocery store and market. Bakery, gelato and even kombucha on tap. Best wine selection locally. The burgundy tri-tip is not to be missed. A wide array of freshly prepared foods. Gluten free options. Outside courtyard to sit and eat your meal or meet the locals. Great shopping center with restaurants, bars, boutiques and Starbucks.
9 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
125 Lomas Santa Fe Dr
9 locals recommend
82 locals recommend
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
82 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo Avenue
21 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Rimel's Rotisserie
2005 San Elijo Ave
19 locals recommend
Traditional Mexican Food established in 1946. This is my favorite secret spot.
26 locals recommend
Tony's Jacal
621 Valley Ave
26 locals recommend
Traditional Mexican Food established in 1946. This is my favorite secret spot.
If you are a true coffee connoisseur, you'll love this.
32 locals recommend
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield Dr
32 locals recommend
If you are a true coffee connoisseur, you'll love this.

Drinks & Nightlife

Happy hour deals are not to be missed. Great food and drinks. Live music and dancing on certain nights.
21 locals recommend
Cardiff Beach
2633 S Coast Hwy 101
21 locals recommend
Happy hour deals are not to be missed. Great food and drinks. Live music and dancing on certain nights.
37 locals recommend
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101
37 locals recommend
Great live music and dancing.
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
271 locals recommend
Great live music and dancing.
21 locals recommend
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo Ave
21 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

33 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester Ave
33 locals recommend
Peaceful meditation gardens are open to the public. Winding trails lead to the cliffside views and beautiful koi ponds.
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd St
130 locals recommend
Peaceful meditation gardens are open to the public. Winding trails lead to the cliffside views and beautiful koi ponds.
53 locals recommend
Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills Trail
53 locals recommend
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr
196 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
San Elijo State Beach
2050 S Coast Hwy 101
39 locals recommend
Beach volleyball nets, fire pits and playground.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
Beach volleyball nets, fire pits and playground.

Shopping

10 locals recommend
Patagonia
2185 San Elijo Ave
10 locals recommend
Food, shopping, live music venue, antique mall, wine tasting room and art galleries.
40 locals recommend
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros Avenue
40 locals recommend
Food, shopping, live music venue, antique mall, wine tasting room and art galleries.
It has everything from the Apple Store to a natural food store.
62 locals recommend
Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle Barcelona
62 locals recommend
It has everything from the Apple Store to a natural food store.

Getting Around

89 locals recommend
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros Ave
89 locals recommend
Hub for buses and trains.
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D St
82 locals recommend
Hub for buses and trains.

Entertainment & Activities

Home to the famous Del Mar Race Track and Turf Club, now featuring two racing seasons. Year round activities on the fair grounds.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
185 locals recommend
Home to the famous Del Mar Race Track and Turf Club, now featuring two racing seasons. Year round activities on the fair grounds.
World famous public course and home to PGA Tours.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
214 locals recommend
World famous public course and home to PGA Tours.
57 locals recommend
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd
57 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

8 locals recommend
San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch
450 Quail Gardens Dr
8 locals recommend
Come sip coffee in the old train station, shop small boutiques and art galleries.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101
111 locals recommend
Come sip coffee in the old train station, shop small boutiques and art galleries.