About Encinitas, California
Encinitas is the soul of the North County coast — a string of five distinct beach communities along Historic Highway 101. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in California for its blend of surf culture, top-rated schools, walkable downtown, flower-growing heritage, and ocean-bluff homes. Real estate ranges from beach cottages and luxury Cardiff oceanfront to ranch estates in Olivenhain and contemporary new builds in Leucadia.
Population: ~63,000 · Region: Coastal · County: San Diego
Encinitas highlights
- Famed surf breaks
- Highway 101 charm
- Luxury coastal homes
- Top schools
Neighborhoods & areas of Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas (101)
Walkable Highway 101 core with restaurants, surf shops, and beach bungalows.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Tight-knit beach village with surf, the Cardiff seaside market, and bluff homes.
Leucadia
Eclectic beach community with funky 101 cafés, taco shops, and surf breaks.
Olivenhain
Semi-rural eastern Encinitas with horse properties and larger parcels.
Old Encinitas / New Encinitas
Established neighborhoods around El Camino Real with single-family homes.
Things to do in Encinitas
- Swami's & Moonlight Beach surfing
- San Elijo Lagoon & nature center
- Self-Realization Fellowship gardens
- Cardiff Seaside Market
- Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
- San Diego Botanic Garden
- Cottonwood Creek Park
Encinitas ZIP codes
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ZIP codes for Encinitas, CA: 92007, 92024.
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