Guidebook for Encinitas

Peggy
Guidebook for Encinitas

Parks & Nature

The Gardens have been a constant in Encinitas for over 70 years. A few years ago, they added the Hamilton Children's garden which is a must for kids of all ages.
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Ботанічний сад Сан-Дієго
300 Quail Gardens Dr
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The Gardens have been a constant in Encinitas for over 70 years. A few years ago, they added the Hamilton Children's garden which is a must for kids of all ages.
It is a simple 15 minute walk from the Casita. Food is available during the summer. There are volleyball courts, a kids play area, bathrooms and showers. The lifeguards are there year round.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St
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It is a simple 15 minute walk from the Casita. Food is available during the summer. There are volleyball courts, a kids play area, bathrooms and showers. The lifeguards are there year round.
Swami's point is one of the more iconic winter surf spots in Southern California. Remember the Beach Boys? If not, then google surfing USA.
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Swami's Beach
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Swami's point is one of the more iconic winter surf spots in Southern California. Remember the Beach Boys? If not, then google surfing USA.
Beacon's Beach was where Tom learned to surf. The bluff in this area is a bit unstable so take the path to the beach at your own risk.
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Beacon Beach
948 Neptune Ave
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Beacon's Beach was where Tom learned to surf. The bluff in this area is a bit unstable so take the path to the beach at your own risk.
This is a great place to enjoy the sunset. And get your exercise walking down and up the stairs.
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D Street Viewpoint Park
404 W D St
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This is a great place to enjoy the sunset. And get your exercise walking down and up the stairs.
We love living right next door to this park. Walk along the creek and enjoy the feeling of being out in nature. Lots for the kids to do and you can play tennis or shoot baskets for free.
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Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan Ave
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We love living right next door to this park. Walk along the creek and enjoy the feeling of being out in nature. Lots for the kids to do and you can play tennis or shoot baskets for free.
Great views of the Pacific. There is a nice kid park and the library is just across the street.
View Point
Great views of the Pacific. There is a nice kid park and the library is just across the street.

Food Scene

Great menu and selection of craft beer. We go there every year for Mother's Day.
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Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101
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Great menu and selection of craft beer. We go there every year for Mother's Day.
This is our favorite place for pizza. We love the BLT salad and Our Fathers pizza.
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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101
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This is our favorite place for pizza. We love the BLT salad and Our Fathers pizza.
Lofty Coffee has two locations directly across from each other on Coast Hwy 101. Peggy loves the flat white. The one on the east side is right next to Rhino Art and Encinitas Surfboards. It opens at 10. The other is on the west side of the coast hwy and opens early with some breakfast treats. It gets busy.
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Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
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Lofty Coffee has two locations directly across from each other on Coast Hwy 101. Peggy loves the flat white. The one on the east side is right next to Rhino Art and Encinitas Surfboards. It opens at 10. The other is on the west side of the coast hwy and opens early with some breakfast treats. It gets busy.
A local favorite with some tasty twists on the classic taco.
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Bull Taco
101 N Coast Hwy 101
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A local favorite with some tasty twists on the classic taco.
A great place to hang out, but a long walk from our Casita.
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Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101
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A great place to hang out, but a long walk from our Casita.
Good food, beer, a short walk and they deliver.
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Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
315 S Coast Hwy 101
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Good food, beer, a short walk and they deliver.
Some great Mexican food. Try the Vallarta bowl. It will feed two people.
Vallarta Express
615 South Coast Highway 101
Some great Mexican food. Try the Vallarta bowl. It will feed two people.

Arts & Culture

Lots of local history, but the hours are limited.
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San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch
450 Quail Gardens Dr
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Lots of local history, but the hours are limited.
It has panoramic ocean views and great architecture.
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Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Dr
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It has panoramic ocean views and great architecture.
The 1883 School House was built by Tom's great-great grandfather, EG Hammond. It is open most weekends.
Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse
390 W F St
The 1883 School House was built by Tom's great-great grandfather, EG Hammond. It is open most weekends.

Shopping

One of our favorite places to shop.
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Bliss 101
553 S Coast Hwy 101
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One of our favorite places to shop.
Hansen Surfboards has been in Encinitas nearly forever. Huge selection of surf, skate and snow gear.
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Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101
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Hansen Surfboards has been in Encinitas nearly forever. Huge selection of surf, skate and snow gear.
Encinitas Surfboards is a small, but full of local character. It is an easy walk from the Casita and right next door to Bulltaco, Rhino Art and Lofty Coffee.
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Encinitas Surfboards
107 N Coast Hwy 101
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Encinitas Surfboards is a small, but full of local character. It is an easy walk from the Casita and right next door to Bulltaco, Rhino Art and Lofty Coffee.
Check it out while you enjoy a Lofty Coffee.
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Rhino Art Co
97 N Coast Hwy 101
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Check it out while you enjoy a Lofty Coffee.
Very cool local surf shop owned by long time Encinitas locals. Right next door to Coffee Coffee
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Surfy Surfy Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101
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Very cool local surf shop owned by long time Encinitas locals. Right next door to Coffee Coffee
Cool place for all things etherial, spiritual and cool.
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Soulscape Gift & Book Store
765 S Coast Hwy 101
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Cool place for all things etherial, spiritual and cool.
Lots of really cool stuff for your home and yard. A bit pricey, but good quality.
Gardenology Inc
587 South Coast Highway 101
Lots of really cool stuff for your home and yard. A bit pricey, but good quality.

Essentials

Not cheap but so convenient.
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Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101
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Not cheap but so convenient.

Sightseeing

Spend a peaceful hour walking the SRF gardens. Great views of the Pacific.
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Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
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Spend a peaceful hour walking the SRF gardens. Great views of the Pacific.

Entertainment & Activities

This iconic theater has been around since about the 20's. It was the first movie theater I went to. The architecture reflects our Spanish influence. It is a bit threadbare, but still worth a visit.
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La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101
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This iconic theater has been around since about the 20's. It was the first movie theater I went to. The architecture reflects our Spanish influence. It is a bit threadbare, but still worth a visit.
Great place for yoga and they often have cool special events.
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Soul of Yoga
627 Encinitas Blvd
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Great place for yoga and they often have cool special events.
Fantastic crossfit facility run by a former Navy Seal. This is the real deal.
US Crossfit
5825 Avenida Encinas
Fantastic crossfit facility run by a former Navy Seal. This is the real deal.