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Encinitas Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
About Encinitas
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Things to do in Encinitas
What to do
Looking for things to do in Encinitas? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,160 Reviews
Amusement parks
Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,280 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
USS Midway Museum
4.7
/5
1,669 Reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
195 Reviews
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
764 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
321 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Night view
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
108 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
192 Reviews
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.6
/5
64 Reviews
Amusement parks
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Encinitas, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
4.7
/5
54 Reviews
Sheraton La Jolla
4.3
/5
166 Reviews
Voco Solana Beach - Del Mar by IHG
3.9
/5
106 Reviews
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
4.5
/5
126 Reviews
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
4.0
/5
131 Reviews
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
3.6
/5
108 Reviews
Park Hyatt Aviara
4.6
/5
67 Reviews
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
4.7
/5
113 Reviews
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
4.6
/5
102 Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.3
/5
89 Reviews
The Seabird Resort Spa, in Destination by Hyatt
4.6
/5
101 Reviews
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
4.4
/5
43 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Encinitas dishes and foodie spots.
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In-N-Out Burger
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY420/person
Ki's Restaurant
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. TRY705/person
Roberto's Mexican Food - Leucadia
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Latin American cuisine
Avg. TRY514/person
Le Papagayo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. TRY772/person
Potato Shack Cafe
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY514/person
JoJo's Creamery
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY154/person
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY212/person
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. TRY594/person
Pacific Coast Grill
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Sea view
Avg. TRY746/person
Encinitas Ale House
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY304/person
Lobster West
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. TRY645/person
The Roxy Encinitas
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. TRY496/person
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Encinitas
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,160 Reviews
Amusement parks
Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,280 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
USS Midway Museum
4.7
/5
1,669 Reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
195 Reviews
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
764 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
321 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Night view
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
108 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
192 Reviews
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.6
/5
64 Reviews
Amusement parks
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Encinitas
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The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
9.7
/5
77 Reviews
Rosewood Miramar Beach
9.4
/5
51 Reviews
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
102 Reviews
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Reviews
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
9.2
/5
122 Reviews
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
126 Reviews
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Reviews
Popular Family Hotels Near Encinitas
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Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Reviews
Legoland Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
46 Reviews
Legoland Hotel at Legoland California Resort
8.6
/5
109 Reviews
Disneyland Hotel
8.8
/5
49 Reviews
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
9.1
/5
132 Reviews
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Reviews
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Reviews
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Reviews
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
93 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
9.1
/5
116 Reviews
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
9.0
/5
106 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Encinitas
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Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Reviews
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
97 Reviews
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Reviews
Pacific Terrace Hotel
9.4
/5
125 Reviews
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
8.4
/5
109 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
93 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
102 Reviews
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
9.1
/5
109 Reviews
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
9.6
/5
134 Reviews
Balboa Bay Resort
8.9
/5
107 Reviews
Kimpton ROWAN PALM SPRINGS by IHG
9.1
/5
109 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Encinitas
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The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
8.8
/5
113 Reviews
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
9.0
/5
111 Reviews
Fox & Swan Chalet
9.8
/5
14 Reviews
The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.5
/5
96 Reviews
The Charlie West Hollywood
9.5
/5
53 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
46 Reviews
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
52 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
82 Reviews
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Reviews
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
8.8
/5
70 Reviews
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Encinitas
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The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - Adults Only
9.1
/5
99 Reviews
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
238 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
61 Reviews
Silver Lake Pool & Inn
8.9
/5
102 Reviews
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
8.0
/5
53 Reviews
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Reviews
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
8.9
/5
112 Reviews
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
123 Reviews
Sunset Marquis Hotel
9.1
/5
107 Reviews
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8.0
/5
116 Reviews
Shutters on the Beach
9.4
/5
106 Reviews
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Encinitas
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Reviews
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Reviews
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
Hotel del Coronado
8.5
/5
112 Reviews
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
238 Reviews
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
126 Reviews
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Encinitas
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Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Reviews
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
102 Reviews
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
107 Reviews
Popular Premium Hotels Near Encinitas
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Four Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara (Residence Rental)
9.4
/5
69 Reviews
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Reviews
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
97 Reviews
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Reviews
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9.3
/5
111 Reviews
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
Beach Village at the Del, Lxr Hotels & Resorts
9.1
/5
45 Reviews
Shore House at the Del, Lxr Hotels & Resorts
9.2
/5
75 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
8.8
/5
74 Reviews
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
93 Reviews
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
8.8
/5
101 Reviews
Pendry Newport Beach
9.1
/5
42 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Encinitas
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Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Reviews
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
8.7
/5
109 Reviews
Sheraton La Jolla
8.7
/5
166 Reviews
The Seabird Resort Spa, in Destination by Hyatt
9.3
/5
101 Reviews
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
9.3
/5
102 Reviews
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Reviews
Pantai Inn
8.6
/5
108 Reviews
La Valencia Hotel
8.4
/5
105 Reviews
Rancho Bernardo Inn
8.7
/5
105 Reviews
Pacific Terrace Hotel
9.4
/5
125 Reviews
The Wayfarer San Diego
8.8
/5
123 Reviews
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
8.4
/5
139 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Encinitas
Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Performances
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Exhibitions
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Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Encinitas
San Diego Botanic Garden
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Swami's Beach
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Encinitas Viewpoint Park
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Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
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Oakcrest Park
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San Dieguito Academy Stadium
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Leucadia Roadside Park
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Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens
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Lux Art Institute
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Water's Edge Church
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La Orilla Trailhead
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Encinitas Dog Park
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Dave's Rock Garden
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Orpheus Park
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Leo Mullen Sports Park
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Oakcrest Park Viewpoint
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Popular Restaurants in Encinitas
Ki's Restaurant
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Roberto's Mexican Food - Leucadia
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Le Papagayo
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Potato Shack Cafe
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JoJo's Creamery
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Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
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The Crack Shack - Encinitas
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Pacific Coast Grill
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Encinitas Ale House
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Lobster West
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The Roxy Encinitas
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Trattoria I Trulli
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Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas
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La Especial Norte
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Swami's Cafe
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GOODONYA Organic Eatery
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Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
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Urbane Cafe
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Thai Pan Cuisine
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Qero Restaurant
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Valentina
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Bier Garden Encinitas
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Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
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Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
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Breakfast Republic
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Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas
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Himalayan Kitchen Encinitas
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Herb & Sea
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Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
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