Beaches
You can’t go wrong in Encinitas but here are some nearby beaches.
Beautiful beach. Great people watching. Parking can be tricky but there are no cliffs here to worry about. Lifeguards on duty. Great surf spot. Rob Machado’s home turf.
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
Beautiful beach. Great people watching. Parking can be tricky but there are no cliffs here to worry about. Lifeguards on duty. Great surf spot. Rob Machado’s home turf.
Bigger beach with concession stands. Cliff-free areas. Lifeguards on duty. Decent surf just south of the lifeguard station at D-St.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StBigger beach with concession stands. Cliff-free areas. Lifeguards on duty. Decent surf just south of the lifeguard station at D-St.
Craft Beer
About a 15 minute walk from the studio. Great selection of craft beers. Good place to watch a game.
The Brewers Tap Room
1456 Encinitas BlvdCulture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101Great people watching if you can land a table!
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101Great location, beer and an all vegan menu.
Food scene
Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas
527 S Coast Hwy 101Amazing Thai food. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Amazing vegan junk food with a drive-thru window. (Used to be a Burger King.)
29 locals recommend
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs BlvdAmazing vegan junk food with a drive-thru window. (Used to be a Burger King.)
Bit of a drive up the 5 to O Side but well worth it. Next level vegan food!
22 locals recommend
The Plot
1733 S Coast HwyBit of a drive up the 5 to O Side but well worth it. Next level vegan food!
Another drive up the 5 to Oceanside but hands down the best pizza around. Coal fired bliss.
53 locals recommend
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza
1706 S Coast HwyAnother drive up the 5 to Oceanside but hands down the best pizza around. Coal fired bliss.
AMAZING fresh bread and they also serve sandwiches at this location.
10 locals recommend
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread
543 S Coast Hwy 101AMAZING fresh bread and they also serve sandwiches at this location.
Sightseeing
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Encinitas Surfboards
107 N Coast Hwy 101Meditation Gardens
215 W K StAmazing site for a stroll with a view.
Surfboard Rentals
Progression Surf
828 N Coast Hwy 101