Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Real Julia Child style croissants. Their other pastries a also excellent.
31 locals recommend
French Corner
1200 N Coast Hwy 101Real Julia Child style croissants. Their other pastries a also excellent.
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
530 N Coast Hwy 101Widely-known for good food.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Great coffee with breakfast.
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
765 S Coast Hwy 101Vegan food.
Starbucks
1560 Leucadia BlvdStarbucks!
Chicks Natural
191 N El Camino RealVoted "Best roasted chicken" in North County for 10 years in a row!
Entertainment & Activities
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrA storied 1920s movie theater hosting foreign & independent films, festivals, and concerts.
67 locals recommend
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101A storied 1920s movie theater hosting foreign & independent films, festivals, and concerts.
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdWatersports activities in calm, uncrowded water with private areas for operation. Also on premises is So Cal's premier Wakeboard & Waterski shop, Wakesports Unlimited.
47 locals recommend
California Watersports
4215 Harrison StWatersports activities in calm, uncrowded water with private areas for operation. Also on premises is So Cal's premier Wakeboard & Waterski shop, Wakesports Unlimited.
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadQuail Gardens Drive
Quail Gardens DriveA tranquil spot to catch your breath, admire your natural surroundings and take in the ocean view. Live in the moment.
22 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
A tranquil spot to catch your breath, admire your natural surroundings and take in the ocean view. Live in the moment.
Leo Carrillo Ranch, also known as Rancho de Los Kiotes, is "Carlsbad's Sleeping Beauty" - an historic rancho in Carlsbad, CA. A registered California Historical Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "Save America's Treasures" Honoree For 2004-2005
38 locals recommend
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo LnLeo Carrillo Ranch, also known as Rancho de Los Kiotes, is "Carlsbad's Sleeping Beauty" - an historic rancho in Carlsbad, CA. A registered California Historical Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "Save America's Treasures" Honoree For 2004-2005
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101 Organic food.
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1923 Calle BarcelonaOrganic food.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesOrganic food.
Smart & Final Extra!
479 Encinitas Blvd7-Eleven
2211 San Elijo AveArts & Culture
Luecadia's iconic status record store has an eclectic selection of new and used DVDs, CDs, and vynil you won't find anywhere else. We encourage all our guests to patronize Lou's and help keep him in business.
6 locals recommend
Lou's Records
434 N Coast Hwy 101Luecadia's iconic status record store has an eclectic selection of new and used DVDs, CDs, and vynil you won't find anywhere else. We encourage all our guests to patronize Lou's and help keep him in business.
Drinks & Nightlife
D Street Bar and Grill
485 S Coast Hwy 101Lumberyard Tavern
967 S Coast Hwy 101Good food, craft beers.
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteForum Carlsbad
1923 Calle Barcelona