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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)

Encinitas Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: 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.

Encinitas Overview

Following the shore north of Del Mar, the pretty communities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad provide many reasons to linger on the California coast. They have good swimming and surfing beaches; a mile-long, two-tiered beach walk that is accessible for travelers with disabilities; lagoons perfect for walks or bird-watching; small-town atmosphere; an abundance of antiques and gift shops; and a seasonal display...

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Hotels

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Hilton San Diego Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 18.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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Catamaran Resort & Spa
3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 17.2 Miles
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 18.4 Miles
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4.2 out of 5 133 reviews
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Attractions

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Coronado Island
Across the bridge from downtown
Coronado, California 92118
Distance: 25.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Connected by a thin sandy strip of land to the... Read More
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San Diego Bay
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Distance: 27.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Rent 22-foot to 45-foot boats on Harbor and... Read More
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Pacific and Mission Beaches
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Distance: 16.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Rub shoulders with joggers, bicyclists,... Read More
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Encinitas Vacation Rentals

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Encinitas Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, VCR
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7 Bedroom Luxury Home Overlooking the Ocean - 396, ***UP TO 25% OFF FOR SUMMER 2009!! ***
Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 17
Amenities: Balcony, DVD Player, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Non-Smoking
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