Encinitas

Encinitas is a small beach town in the north end of San Diego County in Southern California. The town has a main street that looks to be right out of a George Lucas 1950s movie scene, including a city name sign spanning the Coast Highway that welcomes visitors arriving into the north end of town from Carlsbad. Population of Encinitas is around 50,000.

Understand
Visitor info can be found at 138 Encinitas Blvd.

By car
Encinitas is located just off Interstate Highway 5. Take the Encinitas Blvd exit.

By train
The regional Coaster rail line between San Diego and Oceanside calls in Encinitas. Amtrak provides multiple daily connections from Los Angeles to nearby Oceanside and Solana Beach via its Pacific Surfliner train. is located at 25 E D St.

By plane
The closest commercial airport is in San Diego, and the closest general aviation airport is the McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. Los Angeles International Airport is 2-3 hours by bus or car depending on traffic.

Get around
Almost everything can be reached by foot, including the beach and most restaurants and shopping. Bikes can be rented as well. NCTD also offers buses and trains for transportation purposes.

Eat
Encinitas is a small town with a long restaurant list. Along Coast Highway 101's downtown district are a wide range of options from upscale Italian to cozy cafes and diners. Small cafes can be found in the more residential streets heading towards the beach.



Go next
Driving North on PCH will get you into Carlsbad, and driving south will set you in Solana Beach. Inland of Carlsbad is La Costa, and inland of Solana Beach is Rancho Santa Fe.