Visit Downtown Encinitas
Popular places to visit
Self Realization Fellowship
You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a visit to Self Realization Fellowship. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Moonlight State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Moonlight State Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
San Diego Botanic Garden
After visiting San Diego Botanic Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
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 check out 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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
Downtown Encinitas Hotel Deals
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Very spacious large room. Really like no carpet floor. Water pressure in shower could have been better.
Reviewed on 30 November 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The resort was really great! Pools, pickleball and tennis courts!
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Clean, staff was welcoming and close to lots of dining options.
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
It is a nice and reasonable hotel.
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
This hotel has become a bit of a hidden gem. The rooms are a bit small, especially the bathroom, but it is comfortable, quiet, convenient and the breakfast was very nice and tasty. So glad they had an available room when we had to do a late night relocation from where we had previously booked due ...
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Our beds felt sandy the first night we stayed and had to have the sheets changed. The pool was freezing, I thought it was heated? But other than that everything was great, staff was very friendly and we loved our room location.
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Encinitas
Leucadia
Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.
Olivenhain
Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.
Downtown Encinitas, CA
- Moonlight State Beach
- Self Realization Fellowship
- Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
- LEGOLAND® California
- Mission Bay
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Mission Beach
- La Jolla Cove
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- University of California
- Del Mar Beach
- La Jolla Beach
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
- Mission Beach Boardwalk
- Oceanside Beach
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Carlsbad State Beach
- Oceanside Pier
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Westfield UTC
- Belmont Park
- Birch Aquarium
- Torrey Pines State Beach
- Crystal Pier
- Flower Fields of Carlsbad
- Mission and Pacific Beaches
