Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
This a quirky family friendly restaurant with yard games in the front parking lot. It's a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
35 locals recommend
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrThis a quirky family friendly restaurant with yard games in the front parking lot. It's a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
The restaurant is right on the beach and is a great spot to watch the sunset and enjoy some good food and drinks. The only have valet parking. Be sure to make reservations if you want a good view.
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101The restaurant is right on the beach and is a great spot to watch the sunset and enjoy some good food and drinks. The only have valet parking. Be sure to make reservations if you want a good view.
This place has a great atmosphere and is good for lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night fun.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101This place has a great atmosphere and is good for lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night fun.
Starbucks
1560 Leucadia BlvdPipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrThe local breakfast spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local dive bar right down the street. They have pool tables and other bar games.
14 locals recommend
Shanty
126 Chesterfield DriveOur local dive bar right down the street. They have pool tables and other bar games.
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101Dive/Biker bar with bar games and live music almost overnight.
Shopping
Pick up some of the famous "Cardiff Crack" (Burgundy marinated trip steak) at the local boutique market with everything you need. You can grab fresh food from the deli counter and enjoy sitting outside in the courtyard and enjoying the local scene.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AvePick up some of the famous "Cardiff Crack" (Burgundy marinated trip steak) at the local boutique market with everything you need. You can grab fresh food from the deli counter and enjoy sitting outside in the courtyard and enjoying the local scene.
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful lagoon to walk around and bird watch. The nature center offers a lot of good information.
33 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AveThis is a beautiful lagoon to walk around and bird watch. The nature center offers a lot of good information.
Check the link for details on hours. These meditation gardens are peaceful and have absolutely stunning views. They are lush and full of life.
http://www.encinitastemple.org/visiting/
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StCheck the link for details on hours. These meditation gardens are peaceful and have absolutely stunning views. They are lush and full of life.
http://www.encinitastemple.org/visiting/