Linda’s guidebook
Local Beaches
Family-friendly locals beach right by all the local shops and restaurants.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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