Guidebook for Encinitas
Food Scene
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101Great clam chowder, crab cakes, fish tacos
Excellent breakfast - consider sharing because they make large portions. A selection of self-serve coffees. Sit inside or outside. Don't worry if the line is long and no tables available, there is a magic to the place that when you order a table will open up.
43 locals recommend
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Excellent breakfast - consider sharing because they make large portions. A selection of self-serve coffees. Sit inside or outside. Don't worry if the line is long and no tables available, there is a magic to the place that when you order a table will open up.
This is essentially a local dive bar that has excellent food. Sports bar all day and entertainment/band at night. Make-your-own Bloody Mary on the weekends and breakfast tacos until 11am.
17 locals recommend
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
136 Encinitas BlvdThis is essentially a local dive bar that has excellent food. Sports bar all day and entertainment/band at night. Make-your-own Bloody Mary on the weekends and breakfast tacos until 11am.
Communal seating inside and out. Order at the counter and find a seat. Excellent food. A friend in Chicago read an article in Bloomberg Magazine when a chef was asked what his favorite seafood restaurant is - this one!
138 locals recommend
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Communal seating inside and out. Order at the counter and find a seat. Excellent food. A friend in Chicago read an article in Bloomberg Magazine when a chef was asked what his favorite seafood restaurant is - this one!
My guests can get to the Pannikin fast enough! Everyone loves it. Historic, former train station. You can't miss it, it's a two-story yellow structure on 101 in Leucadia.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101My guests can get to the Pannikin fast enough! Everyone loves it. Historic, former train station. You can't miss it, it's a two-story yellow structure on 101 in Leucadia.
NaPizza
615 S Coast Hwy 101Rumored to have great Pizza. Grab a slice and head next door to Culture Brewing.
This iconic breakfast and lunch place has been here foreverrrr!
I've seen the same waitresses for over 20 years and just good food. Seating inside and outside.
14 locals recommend
Encinitas Cafe
531 S Coast Hwy 101This iconic breakfast and lunch place has been here foreverrrr!
I've seen the same waitresses for over 20 years and just good food. Seating inside and outside.
Another iconic restaurant in downtown Encinitas know for their "manhole cover" pancakes and their potatoes. Cash only. ATM inside. Seating inside and outside.
10 locals recommend
Potato Shack Cafe
120 W I StAnother iconic restaurant in downtown Encinitas know for their "manhole cover" pancakes and their potatoes. Cash only. ATM inside. Seating inside and outside.
On the water in Cardiff - stunning ocean view/waves. Very good food. Romantic, too.
121 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101On the water in Cardiff - stunning ocean view/waves. Very good food. Romantic, too.
I didn't have a taco shop category to choose from. Guests stumble across this iconic local favorite. Great breakfast burritos and taquitos after the Belly Up.
26 locals recommend
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101I didn't have a taco shop category to choose from. Guests stumble across this iconic local favorite. Great breakfast burritos and taquitos after the Belly Up.
There is always a line out the door but, that's because the food is so good. Call in your order and then walk to the front of the line to pay. Eat on the patio or head to the beach. Yum!
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101There is always a line out the door but, that's because the food is so good. Call in your order and then walk to the front of the line to pay. Eat on the patio or head to the beach. Yum!
D Street Bar and Grill
485 S Coast Hwy 101Another sports bar on 101
URBN Encinitas
764 S Coast Hwy 101Great pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
The infamous Belly Up must be experienced! People come from all over to see their favorite band. They serve food and the crowd is literally "bellied up" to the band. Great dancing!
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveThe infamous Belly Up must be experienced! People come from all over to see their favorite band. They serve food and the crowd is literally "bellied up" to the band. Great dancing!
They serve food and doubles as a sports bar. Kind of a pickup place, too on the weekend. They have windows that open to the sidewalk so you can watch passersby.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101They serve food and doubles as a sports bar. Kind of a pickup place, too on the weekend. They have windows that open to the sidewalk so you can watch passersby.
Great place on 101. Outdoor seating and TV's. A local favorite.
75 locals recommend
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Great place on 101. Outdoor seating and TV's. A local favorite.
I'm a Minnesota Viking fan and so is the owner so it is the county's Viking's bar. That's where you'll find me during football season.
47 locals recommend
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101I'm a Minnesota Viking fan and so is the owner so it is the county's Viking's bar. That's where you'll find me during football season.
Parks & Nature
Overlooking the ocean this beautiful, serene garden has Koy ponds, lush landscaping, and amazing stillness while you take in the waves and watch the surfers.
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StOverlooking the ocean this beautiful, serene garden has Koy ponds, lush landscaping, and amazing stillness while you take in the waves and watch the surfers.
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueEnjoy this ocean view walk in Solana Beach.
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA more rigorous but beautiful hiking spot.
Manchester Preserve Hiking Trails
This is a dog-friendly and wonderful place to hike.
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrBeautiful. Lots of weddings take place there.
Need I say more? (It is an up and down walk so wear your tennis shoes.)
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrNeed I say more? (It is an up and down walk so wear your tennis shoes.)
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park
You can spend all day at Balboa Park.
Beautiful new library with an amazing ocean view. It's a nice walk, too.
25 locals recommend
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish DrBeautiful new library with an amazing ocean view. It's a nice walk, too.
Entertainment & Activities
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrA lot of families head to Legoland just up the road.
Shopping
Vons
453 Santa Fe DrYou can use my number for the Vons Club 7606333047
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdA local favorite. Has a juice shop and deli. Most products locally inspired.
69 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdA local favorite. Has a juice shop and deli. Most products locally inspired.
A privately owned grocery store, deli and meat market. Try the "Cardiff Crack" also, known as Burgundy Tri-Tip. Mouth watering.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveA privately owned grocery store, deli and meat market. Try the "Cardiff Crack" also, known as Burgundy Tri-Tip. Mouth watering.
Queen Eileen's Gift Baskets
548 S Coast Hwy 101Fun shop for gifts. Worth walking into.
Nice spiritual bookstore and gift shop. Fun to browse.
16 locals recommend
Soulscape Gift & Book Store
765 S Coast Hwy 101Nice spiritual bookstore and gift shop. Fun to browse.
Getting Around
Check the Coaster schedule and head north into Carlsbad for a drink or head down south to Old Town or the Gaslamp District. Grab a seat on the west side to see the ocean.
15 locals recommend
COASTER (North County Transit)
Check the Coaster schedule and head north into Carlsbad for a drink or head down south to Old Town or the Gaslamp District. Grab a seat on the west side to see the ocean.