Encinitas, San Diego County, CA
Places to go in Encinitas
35 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Nightlife
1St Street Bar
Longtime local watering hole with a retro vibe offering a full bar, live music & billiards.
656 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Wellness
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
Refined quarters, some with ocean views, in an upscale resort offering dining, a posh spa & a pool.
2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas
Fun option for creative coffee beverages, sandwiches & acai bowls in a hip, quirky setting.
578 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Bier Garden Encinitas
Elevated pub grub, burgers & dozens of local brews are served in a relaxed historic space.
641 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
Unfussy, warm outlet offering Italian wood-fired pies, homemade pasta & salads plus wine & beer.
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee Coffee
Hip coffeehouse offering hand-roasted beans, locally sourced teas & pastries, plus outdoor seating.
970 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Outdoors
Cottonwood Creek Park
City park offering basketball & tennis courts, a gazebo, picnic facilities & a kids' play area.
95 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Outdoors
D Street Viewpoint
404 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Outdoors
Encinitas Community Park
44-acre recreational area featuring multi-use sports fields, a huge skate park & open space.
425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Encinitas Fish Shop
This classic seafood eatery serves a variety of fish tacos plus fish 'n' chips & oyster shooters.
1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
GOODONYA Organic Eatery
Organic, non-GMO cafe eats are the specialty at this modern, sleek venue.
1051 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Hamburger Hut
576 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Herb & Sea
Sophisticated space with chandeliers & a raw bar, serving innovative seafood dishes & desserts.
131 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Wellness
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Warm B&B featuring a landscaped garden & ocean views, plus free breakfast and parking.
105 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Le Papagayo
Cozy, upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean & Latin fusion fare including paella & kalua pork.
1002 N Coast Hwy 101 Suite 10, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Lofty Coffee Co.
Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries.
97 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Lofty Coffee Co.
Stylish coffee shop serving beverages crafted from locally roasted beans, plus pastries & cafe fare.
90 N Coast Hwy 101 Ste 214, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Arts & Culture
Moonlight State Beach
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals.
west of I-5 on, Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Nectarine Grove
Cozy cafe highlighting health-conscious eats, including paleo, gluten-free & vegan dishes.
948 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Long-standing outpost offering gourmet coffee, tea & baked goods in a relaxed space.
510 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Food & Drink
Philz Coffee
Low-key chain serving custom-blended coffees, teas, specialty drinks & an assortment of pastries.
1060 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Wellness
REJUV Aesthetics & Wellness
463 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Nightlife
SAGO
485 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Outdoors
San Diego Botanic Garden
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.
300 Quail Gardens Drive at, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA