Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Dog park, playground, skatepark!
Dog park usually closed in October for maintenance.
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Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe DrDog park, playground, skatepark!
Dog park usually closed in October for maintenance.
Biblioteca de Encinitas
540 Cornish DrOcean view library :-)
Worth the entry fee. There is something for all ages here. Epic kids play area with tree house
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Jardín Botánico de San Diego
300 Quail Gardens DrWorth the entry fee. There is something for all ages here. Epic kids play area with tree house
Legoland California
One Legoland DrGot kids? Legoland is a must!
Pricey luxury theater. Reserve seats early!
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealPricey luxury theater. Reserve seats early!
Historic theater that is super close and ½ price of other theatres.
Locals (Lisa) grew up going here!!
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La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Historic theater that is super close and ½ price of other theatres.
Locals (Lisa) grew up going here!!
You can walk to this beach from our place. Famous surf break and views and air that will cleanse your soul.
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Swami's Beach
You can walk to this beach from our place. Famous surf break and views and air that will cleanse your soul.
D Street Viewpoint Park
404 W D StClose beach access
This beach has fire rings, outdoor showers, snack shack, equipment rentals, lifeguards, and a decent parking lot.
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Playa Moonlight
400 B StThis beach has fire rings, outdoor showers, snack shack, equipment rentals, lifeguards, and a decent parking lot.
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StLocal farmer's market on weekends
Amazing gardens open to public at the south end of 2nd street. Visit quietly and find serenity here. No dogs.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StAmazing gardens open to public at the south end of 2nd street. Visit quietly and find serenity here. No dogs.
Great surf shop that has been around since I can remember
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Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101Great surf shop that has been around since I can remember
Sunshine Gardens
155 Quail Gardens DrPlant nursery with a few farm animals. Might be worth a visit with the kids.
Great for kids. Skate park, dog park, sports fields, and huge aquatic center with 2 high dives, 2 low dives, water play area, and low entry fees. Check City of Carlsbad Alga Norte Aquatic Center site for hours and fees.
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Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante RdGreat for kids. Skate park, dog park, sports fields, and huge aquatic center with 2 high dives, 2 low dives, water play area, and low entry fees. Check City of Carlsbad Alga Norte Aquatic Center site for hours and fees.
Great little hike into a sand canyon. We usually park at north end of Cedros Ave north of Lomas Santa Fe drive.
Dogs allowed on leash.
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Sendero de Annie's Canyon
2550 Solana Hills TrailGreat little hike into a sand canyon. We usually park at north end of Cedros Ave north of Lomas Santa Fe drive.
Dogs allowed on leash.
Lots of good hiking with breathtaking views from cliffs over Del Mar/La Jolla. May not allow dogs in certain areas. Check State Parks site for rules.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadLots of good hiking with breathtaking views from cliffs over Del Mar/La Jolla. May not allow dogs in certain areas. Check State Parks site for rules.
Call ahead for reservation if you would like to parasail. Tandem rides available with minimal training during good weather. I highly recommend it! Or just bring a picnic and watch!
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrCall ahead for reservation if you would like to parasail. Tandem rides available with minimal training during good weather. I highly recommend it! Or just bring a picnic and watch!
Good little shop for clothing, souvenirs and surfboard rental
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IRON CROSS SURFBOARDS
2107 San Elijo AveGood little shop for clothing, souvenirs and surfboard rental
amazing views and great place to see the seals
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Piscina de los Niños La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd Samazing views and great place to see the seals
World famous and a must see. Wear walking shoes and bring your camera!
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Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWorld famous and a must see. Wear walking shoes and bring your camera!
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous zoo! This a must see
Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoOutdoor summer performances in Vista (30 minute drive)
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Anfiteatro Moonlight
1250 Vale Terrace DrOutdoor summer performances in Vista (30 minute drive)
Small neighborhood park close to home with play structure, grass area, picnic tables, and basketball court. No restrooms.
Mildred MacPherson Park
1045 S Vulcan AveSmall neighborhood park close to home with play structure, grass area, picnic tables, and basketball court. No restrooms.
Fun play area for kids with beach access with shower and restrooms. There is a play structure here.
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Parque de Fletcher Cove Beach
111 S Sierra AveFun play area for kids with beach access with shower and restrooms. There is a play structure here.
Nature walks with interesting bridges and views. Children’s play area.
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San Dieguito County Park
1628 Lomas Santa Fe DrNature walks with interesting bridges and views. Children’s play area.
Goat yoga and private farm visits. Book in advance as spaces fill up quickly.
https://www.sugarsweetfarm.com/
3563 Fortuna Ranch Rd
3563 Fortuna Ranch RoadGoat yoga and private farm visits. Book in advance as spaces fill up quickly.
https://www.sugarsweetfarm.com/
Food scene
Quick and delicious food with outdoor seating. Lisa's favorite Encinitas restaurant. Dog friendly patio!
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Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Quick and delicious food with outdoor seating. Lisa's favorite Encinitas restaurant. Dog friendly patio!
Cafeteria style food that is quick and delicious and has something for everyone. Dog friendly patio.
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Urban Plates
12857 El Camino RealCafeteria style food that is quick and delicious and has something for everyone. Dog friendly patio.
Delicious Italian food in a cozy environment
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Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
530 N Coast Hwy 101Delicious Italian food in a cozy environment
Native Foods Cafe
127 N El Camino RealDelicious vegan food
The Kebab Shop
630 Ninth AveGreek food
An Encinitas classic right in the heart of downtown. Live music some nights
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The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101An Encinitas classic right in the heart of downtown. Live music some nights
Ocean view and pretty good food. An Encinitas legend
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Ocean view and pretty good food. An Encinitas legend
Super close delicious food and dog friendly patio
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Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
765 S Coast Hwy 101Super close delicious food and dog friendly patio
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101Delicious and healthy!
Trendy coffee place serving light meals and a couple tasty smoothie options.
Small seating area on sidewalk that is dog friendly.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Trendy coffee place serving light meals and a couple tasty smoothie options.
Small seating area on sidewalk that is dog friendly.
101 Cafe Historic 1928
631 S Coast HwyClassis and delicious diner food
Encinitas Cafe
531 S Coast Hwy 101Diner food and good service.
The only donut shop on the planet worth visiting. Chocolate glazed donuts are insane!
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VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrThe only donut shop on the planet worth visiting. Chocolate glazed donuts are insane!
Very creative, delicious, and affordable tacos. So good and close!
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City Tacos
3028 University AveVery creative, delicious, and affordable tacos. So good and close!
Local grocery store with amazing deli. Pick up a beach picnic here or grab fresh foods to prepare at home. If you like meat ask for the "cardiff crack". Vegetarian options and food for every diet. Grab a Starbucks next door too.
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Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveLocal grocery store with amazing deli. Pick up a beach picnic here or grab fresh foods to prepare at home. If you like meat ask for the "cardiff crack". Vegetarian options and food for every diet. Grab a Starbucks next door too.
Owners changed name from Handel's ice cream and most of the flavors are still outstanding.
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Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream
90 N Coast Hwy 101Owners changed name from Handel's ice cream and most of the flavors are still outstanding.
Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101boba, gelato, smoothies, and snacks
Traditional affordable Mexican food with a slightly healthier twist. Delicious salsa. Love the veggie burritos or veggie burrito with chicken!
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Rico's Taco Shop
165 S El Camino RealTraditional affordable Mexican food with a slightly healthier twist. Delicious salsa. Love the veggie burritos or veggie burrito with chicken!
Our favorite little Italian place down the street
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Trattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101Our favorite little Italian place down the street
Tasty fish tacos and Mexican food. A cheap and delicious eat!
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Rubio's Coastal Grill
437 Hwy 101Tasty fish tacos and Mexican food. A cheap and delicious eat!
Casual dining and bakery items with seating on a large lovely patio in the Lumberyard. Dogs okay on leash.
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ST. TROPEZ BAKERY & BISTRO.
947 S Coast Hwy 101Casual dining and bakery items with seating on a large lovely patio in the Lumberyard. Dogs okay on leash.
Greasy, unhealthy but oh so classic, delicious and cheap.
12 minute walk. Use a walking app to map a shortcut off streets. Cross Requeza bridge and turn left into the dirt walking trail to short cut.
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In-N-Out Burger
130 Calle MagdalenaGreasy, unhealthy but oh so classic, delicious and cheap.
12 minute walk. Use a walking app to map a shortcut off streets. Cross Requeza bridge and turn left into the dirt walking trail to short cut.
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Tasty food, beer, and fun environment.
Historic building with a lot of charm. Nice coffees, baked goods, gift shop, and light menu. Order at the counter. No table service.
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Historic building with a lot of charm. Nice coffees, baked goods, gift shop, and light menu. Order at the counter. No table service.
Our favorite Thai place nearby. We usually do carry out. Thai salad and Panang chicken make an easy, delicious meal.
Thai Society Restaurant
1070 North El Camino RealOur favorite Thai place nearby. We usually do carry out. Thai salad and Panang chicken make an easy, delicious meal.
Sunday farmer's market
http://www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com/
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Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StSunday farmer's market
http://www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com/
Nice dine-in seafood and bar area where they serve nice food and drinks. Kids menu too. Valet parking.
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Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarNice dine-in seafood and bar area where they serve nice food and drinks. Kids menu too. Valet parking.
Dog friendly
Cardiff State Beach
Dogs allowed on leash
Off leash in winter and on leash in summer. Pay meters for parking via credit card.
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Playa North Beach en Del Mar
Off leash in winter and on leash in summer. Pay meters for parking via credit card.
View Point Park
56 E D StOff leash hours during posted days
Blaze Pizza
127 N El Camino RealCheap ish eats. Dogs okay on patio
Refurbished trails for easy walking. Small parking lot so try to avoid busy times of day.
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San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AveRefurbished trails for easy walking. Small parking lot so try to avoid busy times of day.
Health and safety
I hope you don’t need it but this is 2 blocks away with 24 hour emergency room
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
354 Santa Fe DrThe top emergency room if you can survive a 15-20 minute drive.
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Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines RdThe top emergency room if you can survive a 15-20 minute drive.
Emergency room for kids and teens. 30 minute drive. Unfortunately we know to go here if a kid is hurt :-(
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Rady Children’s Hospital - San Diego
3020 Children's WayEmergency room for kids and teens. 30 minute drive. Unfortunately we know to go here if a kid is hurt :-(
Carbon Health
6971 El Camino RealUrgent care and covid 19 testing for travelers
Spiritual/ religion
Welcoming to all denominations. Come as you are. Or just listen online if you want to lie on the beach and go to "church" for uplifting messages and positive thoughts.
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living
1613 Lake DrWelcoming to all denominations. Come as you are. Or just listen online if you want to lie on the beach and go to "church" for uplifting messages and positive thoughts.
Unreal gardens along the cliffs close by for meditation or to just breathe. Welcoming everyone but must maintain quiet atmosphere.
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Jardines de Meditación
215 W K StUnreal gardens along the cliffs close by for meditation or to just breathe. Welcoming everyone but must maintain quiet atmosphere.
Consejos para los viajeros
Costumbres y cultura
Bikes share full lanes. Unlicensed drivers on E bikes.
Please use extreme caution & be patient.
Desplazamientos
B Encinitas Bike rental
Check out B encinitas bike rental app. Looks like great fun!