Food Scene
It is a favorite surfer hangout for post surf breakfast or lunch. Come hungry, large portions. Cash only, ATM inside.
68 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrIt is a favorite surfer hangout for post surf breakfast or lunch. Come hungry, large portions. Cash only, ATM inside.
Trattoria Positano
2171 San Elijo AveAuthentic homemade Italian food. Family owned and operated.
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrIt is the best in all of San Diego County!
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Right on the beach!
Chart House
2588 S Coast Hwy 101Right on the beach.
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Healthful food options and fresh juices.
Starbucks
1560 Leucadia BlvdBest local gourmet grocery store and market. Bakery, gelato and even kombucha on tap. Best wine selection locally. The burgundy tri-tip is not to be missed. A wide array of freshly prepared foods. Gluten free options. Outside courtyard to sit and eat your meal or meet the locals. Great shopping center with restaurants, bars, boutiques and Starbucks.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveBest local gourmet grocery store and market. Bakery, gelato and even kombucha on tap. Best wine selection locally. The burgundy tri-tip is not to be missed. A wide array of freshly prepared foods. Gluten free options. Outside courtyard to sit and eat your meal or meet the locals. Great shopping center with restaurants, bars, boutiques and Starbucks.
Peet's Coffee
125 Lomas Santa Fe DrLofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo AvenueRimel's Rotisserie
2005 San Elijo AveTraditional Mexican Food established in 1946. This is my favorite secret spot.
26 locals recommend
Tony's Jacal
621 Valley AveTraditional Mexican Food established in 1946. This is my favorite secret spot.
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield DrIf you are a true coffee connoisseur, you'll love this.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour deals are not to be missed. Great food and drinks. Live music and dancing on certain nights.
21 locals recommend
Cardiff Beach
2633 S Coast Hwy 101Happy hour deals are not to be missed. Great food and drinks. Live music and dancing on certain nights.
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveGreat live music and dancing.
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo AveParks & Nature
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AvePeaceful meditation gardens are open to the public. Winding trails lead to the cliffside views and beautiful koi ponds.
130 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StPeaceful meditation gardens are open to the public. Winding trails lead to the cliffside views and beautiful koi ponds.
Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailSan Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrSan Elijo State Beach
2050 S Coast Hwy 101Moonlight Beach
400 B StBeach volleyball nets, fire pits and playground.
Shopping
Patagonia
2185 San Elijo AveFood, shopping, live music venue, antique mall, wine tasting room and art galleries.
40 locals recommend
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros AvenueFood, shopping, live music venue, antique mall, wine tasting room and art galleries.
Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaIt has everything from the Apple Store to a natural food store.
Getting Around
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveEncinitas Station
25 E D StHub for buses and trains.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the famous Del Mar Race Track and Turf Club, now featuring two racing seasons. Year round activities on the fair grounds.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdHome to the famous Del Mar Race Track and Turf Club, now featuring two racing seasons. Year round activities on the fair grounds.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdWorld famous public course and home to PGA Tours.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar RdArts & Culture
San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch
450 Quail Gardens DrCome sip coffee in the old train station, shop small boutiques and art galleries.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Come sip coffee in the old train station, shop small boutiques and art galleries.