Encinitas Beach Travel Guide

Encinitas Beach Travel Guide

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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

  • 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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Hotels

from: $179

The Grande Colonial La Jolla

910 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037 Map

Distance: 13.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hotel del Coronado, a KSL Property

1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118 Map

Distance: 25.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hilton San Diego Resort

1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109 Map

Distance: 18.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

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Chamber of Commerce Visitor Services: 138 Encinitas Boulevard
West of I-5 on Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Oceanside Municipal Pier

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1 Oceanside Pier
Oceanside, California 92054

Distance: 12.1 mi. (from destination center)
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La Jolla Shores Beach

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8200 Camino del Oro
La Jolla, California

Distance: 12.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach approximately one mile long, adjacent to a residential area. In... Read More
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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

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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Encinitas Vacation Rentals

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from: $295

Beautiful Beach Retreat in San Diego, CA

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Iron, Jacuzzi, Oceanfront, Patio, VCR
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from: $262

An Exotic, Romantic Tropical Paradise Pineapple Beach House

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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Ocean View Luxury Home in Encinitas

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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