town.encinitas

The hippest beach city on the San Diego coastline, this place offers nightlife, restaurants, theater, plus plenty village shops along the coast highway. A few beach hotels, a classic record store & many taco shops, where surfers frequent. Moonlight Beach is awesome access to the water. Bon fire pits, picnic tables, bathrooms & BBQs are available here. Watch the parking regulations here, they are tight.

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elevation: 92'

population: 57,100

zip code: 92024

Coastal

terrain:
beach front with some cliffs

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location:
San Diego County
North of San Diego
on Interstate 5

recreation:

Beaches

Biking & Rentals

Shops in downtown

Surfing

Swimming

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Quail Botanical Gardens

South Carlsbad State Beach

Lusardi Creek Preserve

Moonlight State Beach

San Elijo State Beach

Encinitas Community Park

San Diego Botanic Garden

Butterfly Farms

Cottonwood Creek Park

encinitas campgrounds

Carlsbad Beach Campground
San Elijo State Beach
Palomar Mountain State Park Camping
Silverstrand Beach - Downtown SD
Rancho Cuyamaca State Park Camping

description:
A very developed beach city, with a young vibe. Residential neighborhoods and shopping plazas. Freeway close. San Diego Beach camping, skating, surfing spots. Moonlight Beach is well worth a visit.

nearby towns:
Carlsbad
Del Mar
Leucadia
Solana Beach
Rancho Bernardo
Cardiff

local links:

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce
138 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6041
http://www.encinitaschamber.com

Lou's Records
Trader Joe's
Encinitas Surf Report - Swami's
Baja Bound Mexican Insurance
San Diego Cruises & Kayaks
SoCal Top Tours
Segway San Diego
Swami's (Self-Realization Fellowship)
Encinitas Organic Meals 760-642-6926

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town.encinitas