Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101The "hand-crafted" coffee is the best! Great tastes and strenghs....
Great spot for breakfast or lunch.... Quick walk from the Nest. Enjoy the Acai Bowl ! Yummy!!! The Salmon salad is great too!
62 locals recommend
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Great spot for breakfast or lunch.... Quick walk from the Nest. Enjoy the Acai Bowl ! Yummy!!! The Salmon salad is great too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic variety, fun bar area and great Happy Hour prices!
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StFantastic variety, fun bar area and great Happy Hour prices!
Great place to sit, have a cold beer and a burger... People watching is great... so is location.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Great place to sit, have a cold beer and a burger... People watching is great... so is location.
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Fun place to visit, grab a bier and a bite....
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Nice selection, great appetizers....
Great menu, fun bar and live music. It gets crowded, so make reservations.
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Great menu, fun bar and live music. It gets crowded, so make reservations.
Priority Public House
576 N Coast Hwy 101Fun place to stop, have a cold one and a snack!
The only place in Encinitas that really heats up @10 PM, and has an open roof! Fun place to visit.
33 locals recommend
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E StreetThe only place in Encinitas that really heats up @10 PM, and has an open roof! Fun place to visit.
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful beach in north county! The park provides incredible entertainment on the weekends, the beach is amazing! Just walk down the steps and enjoy paradise!
117 locals recommend
Swami's Beach
The most beautiful beach in north county! The park provides incredible entertainment on the weekends, the beach is amazing! Just walk down the steps and enjoy paradise!
Best volleyball in Southern California. Equipment rental, snack bar... loads of fun. Awesome lifeguards too...
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StBest volleyball in Southern California. Equipment rental, snack bar... loads of fun. Awesome lifeguards too...
Incredible surf spot. Walk down a switch back trail to gain access. Parking can be rough
49 locals recommend
Beacon Beach
948 Neptune AveIncredible surf spot. Walk down a switch back trail to gain access. Parking can be rough
Stonesteps
340 S El Portal StSteep stairs down to yet another spectacular beach!
Ponto State Beach Jetty
Great Volleyball Beach! White sand, great surf...
Walk to Cardiff State Beach from the Nest... Use the new under-pass below train tracks and head south. Great walking trail, stunning views... so much to see and do...
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
Walk to Cardiff State Beach from the Nest... Use the new under-pass below train tracks and head south. Great walking trail, stunning views... so much to see and do...
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Small, but entertaining!
Getting Around
Take the train to San Diego.... See the harbor, Uber to the San Diego Zoo! There is so much to do & see...
82 locals recommend
Encinitas Station
25 E D StTake the train to San Diego.... See the harbor, Uber to the San Diego Zoo! There is so much to do & see...
Shopping
Best selections in Cardiff by the Sea. Try the Cardiff Crack, the fresh vegetables, Sushi Bar, Deli Counter and the new dessert bar. Great selection of wines, local brews & other adult beverages... The market is amazing! Everything you need in one spot!
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveBest selections in Cardiff by the Sea. Try the Cardiff Crack, the fresh vegetables, Sushi Bar, Deli Counter and the new dessert bar. Great selection of wines, local brews & other adult beverages... The market is amazing! Everything you need in one spot!