Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Encinitas, California (CA)

May 14, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

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. Leucadia Surf School

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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Leucadia Surf School

We are the most experienced surf school in the area, with the most experienced and highly trained instructors. No one goes home disappointed around here! Owner has been surfing since the 1960s, and has been operating in Encinitas since 2002. All equipment, softboard and wetsuit is included. Year-around beginner surf lessons for adults and kids, and summer surf camps. Fast results, surf on your first time out. Experienced Instructors, easy waves. Our city permit location is at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. We are a fully insured and permitted surf school. (Currently, summer of 2020, we are closed due to covid. When the covid rate goes down and it is safe again, we will again start doing surfing lessons. In the meantime, here is how to learn to surf without a surf school, until we open again: https://leucadiasurfschool.com/covid-19-surfing/surfing-during-times-of-covid/)

2. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

215 W K St, Encinitas, CA 92024-5040 +1 760-753-2888 http://www.yogananda-srf.org
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5.0 based on 526 reviews

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

Reviewed By kittymcooper

A peaceful place to meander through and perhaps even meditate. Lush lovely plantings in a wonderful setting. A jewel of a garden beautifully maintained with nooks that have benches for your pleasure

3. Encinitas Surf Lessons

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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Encinitas Surf Lessons

Surf Lessons in Encinitas / Surfing For Empowerment. We give specialized surf lessons for those that want more personal attention, presence, passion, and purpose in their journey learning to "walk on water". We also help people in overcoming their fear and have breakthroughs and transformations in all areas of their lives using Surfing and the Ocean as a Catalyst. Please see surfingforempowerment. com or our Surfing For Empowerment page on displayed website for more details. We look forward to working and being of service to you!

4. Surfhouse Adventures

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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Surfhouse Adventures

Surfhouse Adventures is located in Encinitas, California, one of the top 5 rated surf towns in the world. Their experienced guides will take you to some of the best waves in southern California and aim to give you the most memorable surf experience of your life. You will share some of our favorite local surf spots and give you the feel of what it’s like to surf like a local. From conquering the whitewater to getting comfortable in the line-up, surfers of all levels will discover that surfing is not just a sport, it’s a lifestyle.

5. Encinitas Library

540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024-4511 +1 760-753-7376 http://www.sdcl.org/locations_EN.html
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Encinitas Library

Reviewed By Jannohn

In addition to the expected books and periodicals, including those that can be ordered from other branches, Encinitas Library features a popular and welcoming concert hall / community room with a Steinway grand piano, computers, free Wi-Fi, a snack shop, a used book store, and other amenities, plus a good collection of DVDs and audio CDs for rent.

6. Moonlight Beach State Park

4th and B St, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-633-2740 https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=659
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Moonlight Beach State Park

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.

7. Swami's Beach

1298 S Coast Hwy 10, Encinitas, CA 92024
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Swami's Beach

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!

8. Moonlight State Beach

Encinitas, CA 92024 +1 760-633-2740 https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=659
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4.5 based on 637 reviews

Moonlight State Beach

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!

9. San Diego Botanic Garden

230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024-2707 +1 760-436-3036 [email protected] http://sdbgarden.org
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4.5 based on 546 reviews

San Diego Botanic Garden

Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres.Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. In June of 2009, we opened the Hamilton Children's Garden, the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast.

Reviewed By W7083YEbrians - Meaford, Canada

We found the volunteers to be very friendly and helpful. We loved the diversity of the geographic areas presented, including California, Australia, Central America, New Zealand, succulents, desert gardens, a subtropical fruit garden, bamboo gardens and more. The gardens are a dream set for photographers. We appreciated learning about the diverse habitats. There are a number of "exhibits" for children to enjoy. We appreciated the native plants exhibit and the natural coastal habitat, featuring ways to use native plants to protect your property against fire. For those that appreciate botanic gardens, this was a must see.

10. Leucadia Farmers Market

185 Union St Corner of Vulcan and Union, Encinitas, CA 92024-2119 +1 858-272-7054 [email protected] http://www.leucadiafarmersmarket.com/
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Leucadia Farmers Market

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