Food Scene
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101Amazing fish tacos!
One of the ONLY places in Encinitas that serves food until 2am! GREAT wine selection and great food.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StOne of the ONLY places in Encinitas that serves food until 2am! GREAT wine selection and great food.
Tons of gluten free pizza options and great beer selection. Make sure you try the truffle popcorn!
59 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101Tons of gluten free pizza options and great beer selection. Make sure you try the truffle popcorn!
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Best coffee in Encinitas! Great bakery too!
OMG!! Best vegan/veg menu in town. Smoothies, juice, tea, the FOOD! You name it- all amazing.
14 locals recommend
EVE Encinitas
575 S Coast Hwy 101OMG!! Best vegan/veg menu in town. Smoothies, juice, tea, the FOOD! You name it- all amazing.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT!!! BEST opera singer. (YES! Opera.) He is incredibly talented. Amazing food and drinks. Try and sit in the bar so you can be close to the music!!!!
26 locals recommend
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveFRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT!!! BEST opera singer. (YES! Opera.) He is incredibly talented. Amazing food and drinks. Try and sit in the bar so you can be close to the music!!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101Yum!
Great wine selection and great food as well! You can walk here from the house.
29 locals recommend
Wine Steals
1953 San Elijo AvenueGreat wine selection and great food as well! You can walk here from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Beach. Heaven. Arco Yoga, dancing, music, surfing. Iconic part of Encinitas.
44 locals recommend
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Beach. Heaven. Arco Yoga, dancing, music, surfing. Iconic part of Encinitas.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and the BEACH! Make sure you check the tide before you go. Sometimes, if the tide is too high, you can't walk on the beach!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadHiking and the BEACH! Make sure you check the tide before you go. Sometimes, if the tide is too high, you can't walk on the beach!
My favorite hidden gem in North County. SUPER cool hike up to the top of a great overlook. Watch out for rattle snakes!
27 locals recommend
Annies Canyon Trailhead
North Rios AvenueMy favorite hidden gem in North County. SUPER cool hike up to the top of a great overlook. Watch out for rattle snakes!
Balboa Park
Music, movies, museums, food, trails and more!
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdTough hike, but really beautiful!
Essentials
GREAT for the quick "I need ____". FAR less expensive than Seaside Market but with a great selection. Slurpees, too! :)
10 locals recommend
7-Eleven
2211 San Elijo AveGREAT for the quick "I need ____". FAR less expensive than Seaside Market but with a great selection. Slurpees, too! :)