Guidebook for Encinitas

David
Guidebook for Encinitas

Drinks & Nightlife

Fresh Fish, Oysters, and cold beer. Great local vibe and festive patio.
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Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101
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Fresh Fish, Oysters, and cold beer. Great local vibe and festive patio.
Great spot for a fancier dinner after a day at the beach. Delicious food and wide assortment of unique cocktails combined with the laid back north county vibe makes this place a winner
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Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E Street
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Great spot for a fancier dinner after a day at the beach. Delicious food and wide assortment of unique cocktails combined with the laid back north county vibe makes this place a winner
Great selection of beer and snack food. If you opt for a sausage, go for the Moroccan Lamb.
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The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101
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Great selection of beer and snack food. If you opt for a sausage, go for the Moroccan Lamb.
Go-to spot to try a beer you've never had and pair it with an insanely good burger. They don't call it "Locally World Famous" for nothing.
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Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101
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Go-to spot to try a beer you've never had and pair it with an insanely good burger. They don't call it "Locally World Famous" for nothing.
A North County institution, there are always prominent national acts passing through as well as excellent smaller bands. Fun vibe, room to dance, friendly crowds (usually).
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Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
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A North County institution, there are always prominent national acts passing through as well as excellent smaller bands. Fun vibe, room to dance, friendly crowds (usually).
A bit of an anachronism in the beachy downtown Encinitas, but if you're into that sort of thing...
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SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101
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A bit of an anachronism in the beachy downtown Encinitas, but if you're into that sort of thing...
Our beloved local dive, a just a short walk down the street from the studio.
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Leucadian
1542 N Coast Hwy 101
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Our beloved local dive, a just a short walk down the street from the studio.

Food Scene

My go-to coffee spot. Fresh roasted beans from the in house roasters, awesome pastries and solid lunch options.
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Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101
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My go-to coffee spot. Fresh roasted beans from the in house roasters, awesome pastries and solid lunch options.
One of my favorite nearby taco shops. I like the California Burrito with Carnitas. Prepare to skip your next meal after the burrito.
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Karina's Taco Shop
916 N Coast Hwy 101
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One of my favorite nearby taco shops. I like the California Burrito with Carnitas. Prepare to skip your next meal after the burrito.
All day night happy hour on Tuesdays, live music, and solid breakfasts. Worth a go!
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Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101
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All day night happy hour on Tuesdays, live music, and solid breakfasts. Worth a go!
One of my favorite breakfast spots in the area. You can go wrong with their fresh baked muffins, Chilaquiles, or Eggs Benedict.
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Beach Grass Cafe
159 S Coast Hwy 101
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One of my favorite breakfast spots in the area. You can go wrong with their fresh baked muffins, Chilaquiles, or Eggs Benedict.
A north county twist on the ubiquitous taco shop, these are all organic, what I call "hippie tacos." Obviously pricier than your standard taco shop and smaller portions.
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Haggo's Organic Taco
1302 N Coast Hwy 101
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A north county twist on the ubiquitous taco shop, these are all organic, what I call "hippie tacos." Obviously pricier than your standard taco shop and smaller portions.
Delicious and unique pizza options, pricier than your standard pie shop but worth it from time to time.
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Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101
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Delicious and unique pizza options, pricier than your standard pie shop but worth it from time to time.
Great Brekkie spot with a short walk to Swami's beach for a surf or a stroll through the meditation gardens.
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Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101
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Great Brekkie spot with a short walk to Swami's beach for a surf or a stroll through the meditation gardens.
Love their giant pizzas when I have to feed a group on a hurry. Warning: You'll have to rotate to fit through the doors!
Manhattan Giant Pizza
1691 Melrose Dr
Love their giant pizzas when I have to feed a group on a hurry. Warning: You'll have to rotate to fit through the doors!
Great place for a meeting or just coffee and a good book. They don't have wifi so bring someone to talk to.
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101
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Great place for a meeting or just coffee and a good book. They don't have wifi so bring someone to talk to.
Try the chicken soup or seafood plates. Burritos are also good.
Cancun Mexican and Seafood
1766 N Coast Hwy 101
Try the chicken soup or seafood plates. Burritos are also good.
The epicenter of Enci's hip coffee scene.
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Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
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The epicenter of Enci's hip coffee scene.
Wine Bar and Tapas
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Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101
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Wine Bar and Tapas
Good eats good vibes
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101
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Good eats good vibes
Delicious farm to table Pizza and eats
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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101
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Delicious farm to table Pizza and eats

Everything Else

One of my favorite donation based yoga studios. Excellent local Encinitas teachers, great community of students, affordably priced suggested donations.
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Four Moons Spa
775 N Vulcan Ave
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One of my favorite donation based yoga studios. Excellent local Encinitas teachers, great community of students, affordably priced suggested donations.

Essentials

Who doesn't love Whole Foods? Admittedly, I don't do the majority of my grocery shopping here but you can catch me here for lunch multiple times in a week.
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Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101
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Who doesn't love Whole Foods? Admittedly, I don't do the majority of my grocery shopping here but you can catch me here for lunch multiple times in a week.
This is an awesome little local market with a nice assortment of fresh fare and super close to my place. I often ride my bike down here to pick up some fruit or some essentials.
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Just Peachy
1354 N Coast Hwy 101
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This is an awesome little local market with a nice assortment of fresh fare and super close to my place. I often ride my bike down here to pick up some fruit or some essentials.
This is a go to for the excellent pre-prep food as well as high quality groceries. Known for their Burgundy ti-tip aka the Cardiff Crack, it is a must bring for any BBQ.
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Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo Ave
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This is a go to for the excellent pre-prep food as well as high quality groceries. Known for their Burgundy ti-tip aka the Cardiff Crack, it is a must bring for any BBQ.
Excellent value and high quality items. There is always something good to try here.
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Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway Rd
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Excellent value and high quality items. There is always something good to try here.
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Ralphs
7140 Avenida Encinas
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Sightseeing

One of the original Ashrams established by Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi) and a beautiful cliff side property with meditation gardens and views of the famous Swami's surf break.
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Self-Realization Fellowship: Hermitage
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One of the original Ashrams established by Yogananda (Autobiography of a Yogi) and a beautiful cliff side property with meditation gardens and views of the famous Swami's surf break.

Arts & Culture

Historic theater in the heart of Encinitas that continues to hold regular screenings of new and classic movies. Also often hosts surf movie premiers which is a great Encinitas surf scene. You'll probably spot quite a few people brown bagging beers into the screening.
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La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101
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Historic theater in the heart of Encinitas that continues to hold regular screenings of new and classic movies. Also often hosts surf movie premiers which is a great Encinitas surf scene. You'll probably spot quite a few people brown bagging beers into the screening.

Parks & Nature

Incredible views and awesome trails from the bluffs down to the sand.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Incredible views and awesome trails from the bluffs down to the sand.
Trails around the lagoon. Good sunset views
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Meeresschutzgebiet Batiquitos-Lagune
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Trails around the lagoon. Good sunset views
Our neighborhood beach. Be nice to the locals!
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Grandview Street beach
1700 Neptune Ave
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Our neighborhood beach. Be nice to the locals!
The central beach right off downtown. Its sometimes touristy in the summer, always a fun scene, and a beautiful beach.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St
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The central beach right off downtown. Its sometimes touristy in the summer, always a fun scene, and a beautiful beach.