Downtown Encinitas Travel Guide
Encinitas
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Popular places to visit
Moonlight State Beach
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.
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 visit 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 visit its top-notch restaurants.
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
Top hotels in Downtown Encinitas
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
great view and location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
accomidating
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
The staff was great,service was excellent!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Clean and comfortable. Beautiful surroundings. Only downside is that the room was advertised as mountain view, but one window looked at a wall and the other was blocked by hedges
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Room was very comfortable and clean staff was very nice
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
I do wish we had more of an ocean view. If I knew when booking to make sure its not partial instead. Which is what happened. It was still amazing!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Encinitas
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.
Olivenhain
Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Moonlight State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
