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Sunbathers on Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas, California

Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas (Brett Shoaf/courtesy, The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau)

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Encinitas Beach Travel Tips

By Ludmilla Alexander

Try your hand at surfing, the king of watersports in this town.
Sip a coffee at a sidewalk cafe in Downtown 101, a coastal shopping district framed by historic architecture, quaint shops, and restaurants.
Catch the annual Rob Machado Surf Classic, held each fall.
Own the newest hybrid holiday plant—poinsettias are grown commercially here.

Carlsbad and Encinitas Travel Guide

North of Del Mar and a 45-minute drive from downtown San Diego, the pretty communities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad provide many reasons to linger on the California coast: good swimming and surfing beaches, small-town atmosphere, an abundance of antiques and gift shops, and a seasonal display of the region's most beautiful flowers. Read More

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Hotel del Coronado, a KSL Property

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1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118 Map

Distance: 25.5 mi.
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Airports

Major Airports near Encinitas

	Distance (mi.)
San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport	21.9 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport	54.8 map
Ontario International Airport	72.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Encinitas

	Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport	71.5 map
Long Beach Municipal Airport	73.3 map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport	101.1 map

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Flight Deals to Encinitas

Originating	From
San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN)	$106
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN)	$124
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego (SAN)	$124
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN)	$145
Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN)	$157

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