Downtown Encinitas along the Coast Highway 101 is a coastal shopping district over 100 years old featuring historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants framed by beautiful flower baskets. This historic strip of downtown Encinitas was awarded a Mainstreet grant and has undergone a fantasitic facelift restoring the dowtown area to the glory of yester year. You will still feel that you are in a intimate beach community when visiting Encinitas but with all the benifits of big city living close by. We encourage you to visit the shops and sample the eateries located along the 101 corridor. Hint: If you are a first time visitor to the California Coast a local favoriate eat is Fish Tacos, try one when you are here, you'll love them.

The beaches in Encinitas are outstanding. There are many stretches of beach that lie between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and La Costa. The surfing is unbeatable and many surf contests are held throughout the year in Encinitas. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve is the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year.
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The Encinitas Visitor's Center, located at 138 Encinitas Blvd., within the Chamber of Commerce's offices, is an informational site promoting Encinitas. The center directs visitors to local landmarks, restaurants, lodging and provides information on area demographics. Maps, publications, brochures, and souvenirs are available, as well as discounted tickets to Legoland, Wild Animal Park, and the San Diego Zoo.

Weather in Encinitas is like most of San Diego County sees mild temperatures year round. It has been estimated that San Diego is experiencing sunny weather 66% of the time. Locals, many of whom have migrated from other parts of the country fall in love after their first year here. The summertime temperatures rarely exceed the low 80's F and Winter temperatures are rarely below the lower 60's during daytime hours

Love to Golf? The Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, located on rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is one of the City’s gems. Also close by if the famous La Costa Resort and just a short drive up the coast is Torry Pines both well known for their PGA golf tournaments
Encinitas Ranch
La Costa Resort
Torry Pines