Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Great local coffee.
Local grocer, in a center with some of our local shops. Most of the people that own the restaurants and shops support the community in a big way. :) Seaside has a Great deli and the best produce around. Known for their tri-tip locally called Cardiff Crack!
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveLocal grocer, in a center with some of our local shops. Most of the people that own the restaurants and shops support the community in a big way. :) Seaside has a Great deli and the best produce around. Known for their tri-tip locally called Cardiff Crack!
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield Drbest coffee
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101Committed to high quality food!
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Coastal views, good food.
Pappalecco
2101 San Elijo AvenueFeatures Local Artist originals on the walls, good food, and decently priced.
El Nopalito
582 Santa Fe DrBest Chips and Salsa around. Taco shop and a market.
$1 Fish Tacos, Get you gas and a burrito and head to the beach to check the surf.
20 locals recommend
El Pueblo
820 Birmingham Dr$1 Fish Tacos, Get you gas and a burrito and head to the beach to check the surf.
Lourdes Mexican Food
2113 San Elijo AveMexican Fast Food w/ convenient access to the beach.
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrIconic Donut Shop. A Cardiff Local staple.
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrAnother local fave. Yummy breakfast.
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrYummy pizza, local vibes.
Arts & Culture
Cool little spot, not super well known outside of the community, hosts an artist in the little studio on the property and displays their art. They have rad exhibits from time to time.
18 locals recommend
Lux Art Institute
1578 S El Camino RealCool little spot, not super well known outside of the community, hosts an artist in the little studio on the property and displays their art. They have rad exhibits from time to time.
Parks & Nature
Local info on the area and the wildlife. Short, easy hiking with great bird watching.
33 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AveLocal info on the area and the wildlife. Short, easy hiking with great bird watching.
Sightseeing
The Gardens are free to walk and are very beautiful.
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StThe Gardens are free to walk and are very beautiful.