Guidebook for Encinitas
Coffee Shops
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Amazing coffee and breakfast. Can get very busy so go early.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Great coffee and breakfast. Nice outdoor seating.
One of the newest coffee joint. Great coffee, food and fresh juices.
46 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101One of the newest coffee joint. Great coffee, food and fresh juices.
Shopping
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101Best surf shop in the area.
Urban Outfitters
1905 Calle BarcelonaUrban Outfitters
Patagonia
2185 San Elijo AvePatagonia
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOutlet shops
The Forum Shops - Bed Bath and Beyond, Sur La Table, Lululemon, etc.
62 locals recommend
Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaThe Forum Shops - Bed Bath and Beyond, Sur La Table, Lululemon, etc.
Everything Else
CVS
455 Encinitas BlvdYour closest pharmacy
A small park with BBQ and play area. There are also off-leash hours for dogs:
Mon, Wed and Fri 6am – 7:30am & 3pm – 8pm.
Sunday 6am – 9am & 3pm – 8pm
7 locals recommend
Orpheus Park
482 Orpheus AveA small park with BBQ and play area. There are also off-leash hours for dogs:
Mon, Wed and Fri 6am – 7:30am & 3pm – 8pm.
Sunday 6am – 9am & 3pm – 8pm
A great park with restrooms and lots of play structures for the kids
16 locals recommend
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan AveA great park with restrooms and lots of play structures for the kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Nice gastro-pub
An insane number of brews on tap. Great sausage platter to go with it.
47 locals recommend
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101An insane number of brews on tap. Great sausage platter to go with it.
Great brewery, almost everything is gluten reduced.
23 locals recommend
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101Great brewery, almost everything is gluten reduced.
Another great brewery with lots of other beer options as well. Their food is good, just be aware that it is a vegan kitchen.
27 locals recommend
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101Another great brewery with lots of other beer options as well. Their food is good, just be aware that it is a vegan kitchen.
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101So many beer options and their sausage platter is delish.
Sightseeing
Moonlight Beach
400 B StYour closest beach. One of the best!
Beautiful botanical gardens. They have two kids parks with an electric train, huge tree house, and water stream to play in.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrBeautiful botanical gardens. They have two kids parks with an electric train, huge tree house, and water stream to play in.
A must if you brought the dog along for the trip. Beach is off leash all except June 16 through Labor Day. It is on leash only during that time.
62 locals recommend
Del Mar North Beach
A must if you brought the dog along for the trip. Beach is off leash all except June 16 through Labor Day. It is on leash only during that time.
Entertainment & Activities
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrFun for kids - water park and aquarium as well
Cottonwood Creek Park
95 N Vulcan AveA great neighborhood park - rock wall, fields and fun.
A great, large park for the kids. Soccer fields, skate park, play structure and a fenced dog park.
31 locals recommend
Encinitas Community Park
425 Santa Fe DrA great, large park for the kids. Soccer fields, skate park, play structure and a fenced dog park.
Essentials
Smart & Final Extra!
479 Encinitas BlvdYour closest large grocery store
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdGreat natural food store within walking distance. Awesome poke bar.