Best Things to Do in Encinitas

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Spend the day at Moonlight Beach

Go surfing at Beacon's Beach

Explore the tide pols and surf at Swami's Beach

Try to see a green flash sunset

Drive by the boat houses

Take a photo with the Cardiff Kook

Walk the San Elijo Lagoon

Become inspired at the Encinitas Temple

Tool around the Encinitas Skate Plaza

Visit the local farmers’ markets

Tour the iconic Lux Art Institute

Check out the butterfly farms (seasonally)

Stroll through the San Diego Botanic Garden

Spend quality time at Solterra Winery

Play a few rounds at Encinitas Ranch

Go shopping on the 101

Stop by the Heritage Museum

Catch a show at the La Paloma Theater

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