Downtown Encinitas, CA
Encinitas
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Popular places to visit

Self Realization Fellowship
You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a visit to Self Realization Fellowship. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Moonlight State Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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.

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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit
Downtown Encinitas Hotel Deals

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
We stay at this property at least twice a year! Always an excellent stay for the price.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Dog track of a hotel. Not sure how this is rated 4 stars. Old run down rooms that smell like mildew, things falling apart, rust, and damaged.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Don’t plan on utilizing the restaurant as you may at other resorts and hotels. The food isn’t bad but the wait times and service was horrendous. Our waitress was also the bartender and got overloaded with tickets. Forgot about us being her table. Almost everyone other person we interacted with had ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Our room had obvious water damage -the shelf under the sink was almost disintegrated. Carpet was messed up near the door. Bathroom needs complete redo! Get waterproof flooring. Also if you must have an ‘under the bed’, please make sure it’s maintained. Found someone else’s sticky soda can which grossed ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Had a great time was our third stay there can’t wait for the forth
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Will definitely come back
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia
Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

Olivenhain
Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.




