Linda’s guidebook
Local Beaches
Family-friendly locals beach right by all the local shops and restaurants.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StFamily-friendly locals beach right by all the local shops and restaurants.
Great spot for surfing. A little less populated than Moonlight Beach.
39 locals recommend
San Elijo State Beach
2050 S Coast Hwy 101Great spot for surfing. A little less populated than Moonlight Beach.
Excellent locals surf spot. Neighborhood beach and less populated.
29 locals recommend
Grandview Street beach
1700 Neptune AveExcellent locals surf spot. Neighborhood beach and less populated.
Stonesteps
340 S El Portal StLocals beach
Cardiff State Beach
My favorite beach!
Food scene
My favorite Sunday-Funday restaurant. Great casual atmosphere. Excellent place to watch sports. Across from the beach. Bring your beach gear and walk across the street after having breakfast or lunch!
21 locals recommend
Cardiff Beach
2633 S Coast Hwy 101My favorite Sunday-Funday restaurant. Great casual atmosphere. Excellent place to watch sports. Across from the beach. Bring your beach gear and walk across the street after having breakfast or lunch!
Incredible food. A bit more on the pricey side but the views are worth it. Right on the water. A definite must for sunset dining.
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Incredible food. A bit more on the pricey side but the views are worth it. Right on the water. A definite must for sunset dining.
The Craftsman Tavern
267 N El Camino RealLocal favorite. The truffle popcorn is a must!
Excellent food, great atmosphere indoor/outdoor seating. I love the pulled port nachos and bier pretzels!
75 locals recommend
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Excellent food, great atmosphere indoor/outdoor seating. I love the pulled port nachos and bier pretzels!
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101A local hot spot. Great atmosphere, good food and fun people!
Casual dining.
Casual, but amazing Korean-Fusion food. Family-friendly and inexpensive. The Monk Pots are a must!
29 locals recommend
East Village Asian Diner
628 S Coast Hwy 101Casual, but amazing Korean-Fusion food. Family-friendly and inexpensive. The Monk Pots are a must!
Beachside Bar & Grill
806 S Coast Hwy 101great atmosphere and back patio
Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas
527 S Coast Hwy 101Great vegetarian and vegan options.
Swami's Cafe Encinitas Inland
1506 Encinitas BoulevardExcellent breakfast spot
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas BlvdAs seen on Food Network!
Pho-Ever
120 North El Camino RealI highly recommend the Banh Mi!
Cotixan Mexican Food
219 North El Camino Real24-hour drive through Mexican food. I definitely suggest the super nachos!
Something sweet
Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101Great gelato and boba drinks!
Best local ice cream store in town. So many choices and all handmade!
9 locals recommend
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream
90 N Coast Hwy 101Best local ice cream store in town. So many choices and all handmade!
JoJo's Creamery
937 S Coast Hwy 101Great ice cream!
Elizabethan Desserts
114 N El Camino RealOMG! The desserts are off the hook!
Neighborhoods
This is our neighborhood. Very family-friendly, quiet and safe. Picture taken during our annual block party.
Gitano Street
Gitano StreetThis is our neighborhood. Very family-friendly, quiet and safe. Picture taken during our annual block party.
City/town information
Small, quaint beach town. Voted one of America's top small towns and also one of the top-rated beach towns in CA.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
Small, quaint beach town. Voted one of America's top small towns and also one of the top-rated beach towns in CA.
Views
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StBeautiful views and great meditation gardens