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Encinitas is located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County. Encinitas has an approximate population of 60,000 and is characterized by coastal beaches, cliffs, flat-topped coastal areas, steep mesa bluffs and rolling hills. It was incorporated in 1986, drawing together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia. Encinitas is embraced by the Batiquitos Lagoon to the north and the San Elijo Lagoon to the south.
Downtown 101 is a coastal shopping district over 100 years old featuring historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants framed by beautiful flower baskets.
The beaches in Encinitas are outstanding. There are many stretches of beach that lie between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and La Costa. The surfing is unbeatable and many surf contests are held throughout the year in Encinitas. The San Elijo Lagoon Reserve is the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and is home to nearly 300 different bird species throughout the year.
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With no less than 11 beaches, each having its own unique appeal, there is truly a beach place for everyone in Encinitas. Some are city beaches while others are state beaches where camping is allowed and tide pools are found. Whether it is surfing, scuba diving, sunning, hiking or just basking in the serenity of a secluded beach, it is all here.
Swami's Beach is a surfer's heaven and was forever immortalized in the Beach Boys' song "Surfin USA". Great scuba diving is just offshore from Swami¹s at the Encinitas Marine Life Refuge, North County's only underwater park. Moonlight Beach could be labeled the beach with everything because it has all the typical amenities including lifeguard towers, play areas, restrooms, telephones and a snack bar.
Beyond Del Mar City Beach lies the mouth of the San Dieguito River, which is dry at low tide, and the Del Mar Bluffs City Park. A steep wooden staircase laden with sand leads to a spectacular overlook from the top of the bluff. The 360-degree panorama encompasses the ocean, the racetrack and the town.
Here you will find Dog Beach (known as North Beach by the locals), a haven for dogs and their owners. According to Del Mar Dog Laws; dogs are allowed off leash north of 29th Street Beach to just north of the river mouth from the day after Labor Day to June 15th. Between June 16th and Labor Day dogs are allowed in the same area but are required to be on leashes.
Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. This public facility has five tees available and can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities.
There is a significant flower growing industry in the City and many people claim that Encinitas is the Flower Growing Capital. As the City has developed, it has grown up around the pre-existing flower growers. Quail Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis to visit with an Amazon Rainforest and the largest display of bamboo in the world. The gardens of the Self Realization Center are beautiful and sit overlooking the ocean in a serene garden-like setting.
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