Things to do in Encinitas
Cardiff State Beach
Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West, Cardiff State Beach has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing. Call 760-753-5091 for more information.
Leucadia State Beach
Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard. On the maps, it's “Leucadia State Beach,” but ask the locals, and they will just say, “It’s always been Beacon’s. Even the sign at the top of the bluff reads Beacon’s." Call 760-633-2740 for more information.
Moonlight State Beach
This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. The "moonlight" in the name of this beach comes from the fact that local residents used to come to the area for midnight picnics early in the early 1900s. Call 760-633-2740 for more information.
Quail Botanical Gardens
Located 20 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, Quail Botanical Gardens features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, the Undersea Succulent Garden, Landscaping for Fire Safety and a subtropical fruit garden. In April of 2003, Quail introduced the West Coast's first interactive children's garden, the Seeds of Wonder. Call 760-436-3036 for more information.
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
San Elijo State Beach
Located on the San Diego Coast, San Elijo State Beach offers swimming, surfing and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorklers and divers. Call 800-444-7275 for more information.