Brian & Gina's Guidebook for Encinitas
Best Dinner
Best places to go in Encinitas, and surrounding areas.
Family style Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese dishes made with thoughtfully-sourced and organic ingredients. Lots of gluten-free options and celiac-safe beers on tap!
45 locals recommend
Birdseye Kitchen
540 N Coast Hwy 101Family style Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese dishes made with thoughtfully-sourced and organic ingredients. Lots of gluten-free options and celiac-safe beers on tap!
A family-friendly eatery dedicated to a casual menu of fried chicken, sandwiches, and salads served in a fun setting that includes a cocktail bar and outdoor play area for kids.
26 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas BlvdA family-friendly eatery dedicated to a casual menu of fried chicken, sandwiches, and salads served in a fun setting that includes a cocktail bar and outdoor play area for kids.
A unique fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine along with nightly live music.
114 locals recommend
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101 A unique fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine along with nightly live music.
Waverly
(Cardiff) Super fun place to go for cocktails and dinner. Reservation a must.
(Oceanside) A modern industrial space with beachy vibes serving up SoCal favorites like fish tacos and margaritas.
87 locals recommend
Hello Betty Fish House
211 Mission Ave(Oceanside) A modern industrial space with beachy vibes serving up SoCal favorites like fish tacos and margaritas.
(Carlsbad) Fun place with great outdoor seating, fire pits and live music.
84 locals recommend
Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village Dr(Carlsbad) Fun place with great outdoor seating, fire pits and live music.
Best pizza and Italian food in Encinitas! Reservation helpful.
35 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101Best pizza and Italian food in Encinitas! Reservation helpful.
A rotating menu of craft beers paired with New American small plates in a modern rustic setting.
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101A rotating menu of craft beers paired with New American small plates in a modern rustic setting.
Grocery Stores
Jimbo's...Naturally!
1923 Calle BarcelonaTrader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdSprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesStater Bros. Markets
1048 N El Camino RealCostco Wholesale
Shopping
Great stores like Anthropologie, Madewell, H&M, JCrew, Apple, Lululemon, and more!
El Camino Promenade
204 N El Camino RealGreat stores like Anthropologie, Madewell, H&M, JCrew, Apple, Lululemon, and more!
Things To Do
Balboa Park
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdUSS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrGetting Around
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveDrinks & Nightlife
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101The only thing close to a nightclub in Encinitas.
The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101Great food and live music!
Duck Foot Brewing Leucadia
Just opened! Awesome beer, celiac-safe. Fun hangout spot.
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
Great place to drop in and have a beer.
Nice outdoor atmosphere to sit and have a glass of wine.
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Nice outdoor atmosphere to sit and have a glass of wine.
Great beer selection, yummy vegan food and a cool interior.
27 locals recommend
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101Great beer selection, yummy vegan food and a cool interior.
(Carlsbad) Bi-level, outdoor joint offering BBQ, burritos, & cocktails with games, picnic tables, and fire pits.
24 locals recommend
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad Blvd(Carlsbad) Bi-level, outdoor joint offering BBQ, burritos, & cocktails with games, picnic tables, and fire pits.
Places of Interest
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StSan Diego Botanic Garden Admissions