Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
This location is now the original Vigilucci's Italian food. The food is wonderful.
26 locals recommend
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
530 N Coast Hwy 101This location is now the original Vigilucci's Italian food. The food is wonderful.
Juanitas has great burritos and rolled tacos, plus their prices are fantastic.
26 locals recommend
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101Juanitas has great burritos and rolled tacos, plus their prices are fantastic.
Every morning Pannikin is alive with coffee drinkers and yummy muffins and breads.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Every morning Pannikin is alive with coffee drinkers and yummy muffins and breads.
Fantastic Pizzas, Salads and soups. Lots of energy and in the heart of the lumberyard plaza. Also, next to the wellsfargo ATM.
59 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101Fantastic Pizzas, Salads and soups. Lots of energy and in the heart of the lumberyard plaza. Also, next to the wellsfargo ATM.
It's a chain, but my kids love the pastas. Order at the line and take a seat. The noodles range from Italian to Asian to American. It's hard to beat their mac and cheese.
Noodles and Company
260 N El Camino RealIt's a chain, but my kids love the pastas. Order at the line and take a seat. The noodles range from Italian to Asian to American. It's hard to beat their mac and cheese.
Great Pizza place with some outdoor seating. Fun environment and great thin crust pizza
35 locals recommend
Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101Great Pizza place with some outdoor seating. Fun environment and great thin crust pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Priority has a great vibe, fun and relaxed. They have many types of beer on tap and the food is great too. My favorite is the sausage sandwich and the Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon.
23 locals recommend
Priority Public House
576 N Coast Hwy 101Priority has a great vibe, fun and relaxed. They have many types of beer on tap and the food is great too. My favorite is the sausage sandwich and the Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon.
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Fun vibe, good wine!
Looking for a great cocktail? Union has it. It also has an amazing watermelon and arugula salad. This place can get really crowded on weekend nights.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Looking for a great cocktail? Union has it. It also has an amazing watermelon and arugula salad. This place can get really crowded on weekend nights.
Everything Else
Moonlight Beach is one of the top beaches in San Diego. They have a playground right on the beach, volleyball, and a great snack shop. You can also rent surf boards, kayaks and other beach toys.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StMoonlight Beach is one of the top beaches in San Diego. They have a playground right on the beach, volleyball, and a great snack shop. You can also rent surf boards, kayaks and other beach toys.
Great farmers market with organic produce on Sunday mornings.
6 locals recommend
Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
185 Union StGreat farmers market with organic produce on Sunday mornings.
The Coaster Station if you want to take a train downtown. http://www.gonctd.com/ for time tables.
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D StThe Coaster Station if you want to take a train downtown. http://www.gonctd.com/ for time tables.
Essentials
Just Peachy
1354 N Coast Hwy 101Great fruits and veggies, and dried goods. No meat. Great prices.
Smart & Final Extra!
479 Encinitas BlvdThis is the nearest full grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Legoland, waterpark and the aquarium are a great fun filled day for a family with kids.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegoland, waterpark and the aquarium are a great fun filled day for a family with kids.
Moonlight Beach
400 B StGetting Around
Train station. Great to hop on and take to old town for some fantastic mexican food!
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D StTrain station. Great to hop on and take to old town for some fantastic mexican food!
Sightseeing
The botanic gardens are gorgeous, especially the bamboo forest! So much fun for kids and grandparents, plus they often have great kid activities.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrThe botanic gardens are gorgeous, especially the bamboo forest! So much fun for kids and grandparents, plus they often have great kid activities.