Encinitas
Travel Guide
Visit Encinitas
Where to stay in Encinitas
Leucadia
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Beacon Beach might round out your trip.
Downtown Encinitas
If you're spending some time in Downtown Encinitas, Moonlight State Beach and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Olivenhain
Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Really appreciate the option for rooms with kitchenette. It makes our annual family fall break ocean trip affordable and therefore possible
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
This was an inexpensive stay in an absolutely fantastic location. The room was pretty clean but run down (tub needed resurfacing, burn hole in the chair, mini-fridge needed to be plugged in and then froze my beverage). There were a couple of dumpsters or shipping containers outside the lobby so hopefully ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
We certainly enjoyed our stay. We brought our 2 children with us and had a great time but this is probably not the most family-friendly place. Extremely nice. Would be happy to stay again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Serene Coastal Home Sleeps 8 1 Mile From Beach!
Great property and very nice people who rented it out for us! Amazing area, by the beach, and help was offered constantly and quickly by the property manager! Highly recommended!!!
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2024
Popular places to visit
Moonlight State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Moonlight State Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
San Diego Botanic Garden
Tour this enchanting garden that hosts lush shady corners, exotic garden designs and a huge collection of plant species from around the world.
Self Realization Fellowship
You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
South Ponto Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Leucadia State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Leucadia State Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Beacon Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
