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Encinitas is a small beach town in the north end of San Diego County in Southern California. The town has a main street that looks to be right out of a George Lucas 1950's movie scene, including a city name sign spanning the Coast Highway that welcomes visitors arriving into the north end of town.

Visitor info can be found at 138 Encinitas Blvd.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Encinitas is located just off Interstate Highway 5. Take the Encinitas Blvd exit.

[edit] By train

The regional COASTER [1] rail line between San Diego and Oceanside stops in Encinitas. The station is located downtown between C and D streets.

[edit] By plane

The closest international airport is in San Diego. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2-3 hours by bus or car depending on traffic.

[edit] Get around

Almost everything can be reached by foot, including the beach and most restaurants and shopping. Bikes can be rented as well.

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• The beach. Main entrance to the seemingly endless stretch of sandy beach is at C street. A scenic outlook and stair access can also be found at the end of D street. Swimming is allowed only in designated areas.
• Quail Botanical Garden, [2]. Specializing in tropical rainforest plants with the largest display of bamboo in the world.
• San Elijo Lagoon Reserve Coastal wetlands.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Surfing is a favorite activity in Encinitas. Swami's is one of the most famous in Southern California, which is accessed via steep stairs down the bluff from the small city park by the same name at the south end of town. Several surf shops along Coast Highway can provide gear for the visitor.
  

  

  Riding a wave

• Cardiff State Park.[3] Oceanfront camping with beautiful views. Surfing and swimming beaches within short walking distance. Reservations can be made in advance, but the park books up for the peak summer season very early in the year.
• Moonlight Beach. Beautiful white sand beach at the north end of town. West end of 'B' Street. Lifeguards on duty in season.

• Check out Surf eCo - the country's first completely eco-friendly surf school, located in Encinitas. http://www.sdsurfeco.com Surf eCo is the most affordable school in San Diego with a main goal of saving acres of tropical rainforest and spreading environmental awareness.

• You can also try Leucadia Surf School, for those who want to try out surfing for the first time with year around 2 hour surf lessons and summer surf camps. http://www.leucadiasurfschool.com

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• Sushi Bar Blue Fin, 257 N. El Camino Real (Exit ENCINITAS BLVD. just off of 5 fwy), ☎ 760-479-1555, [4]. Traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary Western fusion.  edit

Encinitas is a small town with a long restaurant list. Along Coast Highway 101's downtown district are a wide range of options from upscale Italian to cozy cafes and diners. Small cafes can be found in the more residential streets heading towards the beach.

• Honey's Bistro & Bakery. 632 S. Coast Highway 101. Popular breakfast and lunch cafe with plenty of California and Mexican favorites.
• E Street Cafe. 130 W. E St., Encinitas. Baked goods and lunch specials. Live music, internet and wireless (with purchase).
• Siamese Basil. 527 S. Coast Highway 101. (753-3940) Meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes in a casual atmosphere. Don't miss the specials listed on the table.
• Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. 305 Encinitas Blvd. Just off Highway 5.
• Kealani's. 137 West D St., Encinitas. Hawaiian food. Live music on Friday nights.
• Potato Shack Cafe. [5] 120 West I Street, Encinitas. Popular breakfast and lunch cafe.
• Jamroc 101 Caribbean Grill. [6] 101 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Authentic Jamaican cuisine.

[edit] Stay Safe

The Core Orthopaedic Medical Center handles a variety of physical therapy needs and is frequently used by athletes in the area.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• D Street Bar & Grill. 485 S Coast Highway. Upscale pub lined with televisions tuned into sports and news.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach, 85 Encinitas Boulevard, ☎ +1 760 942-7455 (fax: +1 760 632-9481), [7].  edit
• Days Inn Encinitas-Lego Land/Moonlight, 133 Encinitas Blvd, ☎ 760-944-0260, [8].  edit
• Quality Inn & Suites North Coast. 186 N. Hwy 101, +1 760 944-0301, [9]. Rates include deluxe continental breakfast, hi-speed wireless Internet, spa, etc. Walking distance to beach.

[edit] Get out

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