Encinitas

Travel Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.
A sunset with silhouettes of palm trees and a building.
A coastal promenade with palm trees, a railing, and a street lamp.
A calm beach with a reflective water surface, a sandy shore, and a steep cliff with houses on top.
A group of people standing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

Where to stay in Encinitas

Find the best Encinitas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Grandview Surf Beach might round out your trip.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a sunset.

Downtown Encinitas

If you're spending some time in Downtown Encinitas, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

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.

Stay near popular Encinitas attractions

A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.
Photo by Wendy Montroy
Open Photo by Wendy Montroy

Moonlight State Beach

9.2/10 (544 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

RM229
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

RM443
per adult
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

RM761
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

Small Group Dolphin & Whale Watching

RM342
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Small Group Dolphin & Whale Watching
Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

Fun n Educational Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

RM483
per adult
Fun n Educational Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

RM362
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
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A coastal cityscape with a beach, residential buildings, and a distant industrial structure.

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