Location: Encinitas
Top Things to do in Encinitas
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Things to do in Encinitas, California (CA): The Best Beaches
Encinitas is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 59,518, up from 58,014 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Encinitas
1. Moonlight Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By johneM6312MS
This is our local beach, and we particularly enjoy it in the less-crowded off-season. There is something for everyone, including a tot lot with very welcome shade covering.
2. Swami's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By OceanLovers4
Right on the famous 101, at the south side of Encinitas is my favorite breakfast place. The menu is diverse and delicious - I love the artichoke chicken scramble, but don't overlook the Acai Bowls and Acai Pancakes. They even have a choice of over a dozen coffees. Always yummy and friendly service!
3. Moonlight State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By MychelleF_12 - San Francisco, United States
We found this beach while taking a walk in the neighborhood. They had clean public bathrooms, outdoor showers, large parking lot, rentals, long sandy beach and perfect waves for boogie boarding. Not too many surfers around but lots of families. Great fun!
4. Cardiff State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By invertpaleo - New York City, United States
It is worth paying to park here, or maybe you have a state parks pass, and so can park for free? It is so great to walk along the beach here for a mile or two or three or four, see the sea birds, and enjoy the sensation of the sand under your feet, and the song of the Pacific Ocean as it stretches out for thousands of miles to the west of you and the waves come rolling in to greet you.
5. San Elijo State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By onthlesstraveledroad - San Diego, United States
We've camped here dozens of times, overlooking the ocean. You get an outstanding view plus are in walking distance of good stores and restaurants. It's best to camp on the less crowded weekdays. We've camped in many RV parks near the ocean - this is the best.
