A laid-back coastal town celebrated for its surf culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant downtown.
Recently recognized by National Geographic as one of the world’s top 20 surf towns, Encinitas proudly embraces its rich coastal heritage. Stretching along six miles of pristine Pacific shoreline, the city is a timeless reflection of the iconic Highway 101 beach culture that defined Southern California in the mid-1900s.
Encinitas is more than a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Home to professional surfers like Rob Machado and Tia Blanco, this laid-back community offers world-class waves, scenic cliffs, and breathtaking ocean views. Along Highway 101, boutique cafés, surf shops, and yoga studios create a lively and effortlessly cool atmosphere. Favorite local surf spots include Cardiff Reef, known for its famous Kook statue, and Moonlight Beach, where locals gather for bonfires, volleyball, and sunsets.
61,585 people live in Encinitas, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $82,289. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Encinitas, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sandwich Spot 2.0, CrowBeard, and Dedication Fitness.
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| Dining | 0.57 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.76 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.91 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 44 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.19 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.45 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.31 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.1 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.84 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.51 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.86 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.7 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.33 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.76 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.4 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.54 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Encinitas has 24,088 households, with an average household size of 2.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Encinitas do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 61,585 people call Encinitas home. The population density is 3,231.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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