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Encinitas Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
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Things to do in Encinitas
What to do
Looking for things to do in Encinitas? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,107 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,250 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
USS Midway Museum
4.8
/5
1,657 Review
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
194 Review
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
762 Review
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
321 Review
Amusement parks
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Review
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
107 Review
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
190 Review
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.6
/5
64 Review
Amusement parks
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Encinitas, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
3.6
/5
108 Review
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
4.1
/5
105 Review
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff San Diego
4.5
/5
108 Review
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
3.8
/5
109 Review
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
4.3
/5
99 Review
Leucadia Beach Inn
4.6
/5
98 Review
Moonlight Beach Motel
4.8
/5
100 Review
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
3.6
/5
50 Review
Inn at Moonlight Beach
4.8
/5
77 Review
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
4.2
/5
101 Review
Twelve Senses Retreat
4.8
/5
31 Review
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
4.4
/5
104 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Encinitas dishes and foodie spots.
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In-N-Out Burger
4.7
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $15/person
Ki's Restaurant
4.4
/5
7 Review
Seafood
Avg. $26/person
Roberto's Mexican Food - Leucadia
4.7
/5
6 Review
Latin American cuisine
Avg. $19/person
Le Papagayo
4.4
/5
7 Review
Seafood
Avg. $28/person
Potato Shack Cafe
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $19/person
JoJo's Creamery
4.6
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $5/person
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
4.4
/5
5 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $7/person
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
4.4
/5
7 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. $22/person
Pacific Coast Grill
4.6
/5
7 Review
Japanese cuisine
Sea view
Avg. $27/person
Lobster West
4.4
/5
7 Review
Quick bites
Avg. $23/person
Trattoria I Trulli
4.6
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $29/person
Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $39/person
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Best of Encinitas
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Encinitas
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,107 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,250 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
USS Midway Museum
4.8
/5
1,657 Review
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
194 Review
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
762 Review
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
321 Review
Amusement parks
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Review
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
107 Review
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
190 Review
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.6
/5
64 Review
Amusement parks
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Encinitas
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The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
9.7
/5
76 Review
Rosewood Miramar Beach
9.4
/5
50 Review
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
49 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
99 Review
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.6
/5
115 Review
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
111 Review
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
9.1
/5
120 Review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
8.9
/5
126 Review
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
41 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Encinitas
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Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Venice Beach
4.4
/5
150 Review
Beaches and shores
Surfing
La Jolla Shores Park
4.5
/5
177 Review
Beaches and shores
La Jolla Cove
4.7
/5
185 Review
Beaches and shores
Huntington Beach
4.7
/5
45 Review
Beaches and shores
Surfing
Redondo Beach Pier
4.4
/5
10 Review
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
4.6
/5
99 Review
Natural scenery
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
3.9
/5
18 Review
Natural scenery
Belmont Park
4.2
/5
62 Review
Amusement parks
Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Review
Beaches and shores
Popular Family Hotels Near Encinitas
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Legoland Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
46 Review
Legoland Hotel at Legoland California Resort
8.5
/5
109 Review
Disneyland Hotel
8.7
/5
49 Review
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort Villas
8.6
/5
111 Review
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
8.8
/5
101 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
112 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Encinitas
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Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Review
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
94 Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Review
Pacific Terrace Hotel
9.4
/5
125 Review
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
8.4
/5
109 Review
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
88 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
99 Review
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
9.1
/5
111 Review
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.6
/5
115 Review
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
9.6
/5
133 Review
Balboa Bay Resort
8.9
/5
107 Review
Kimpton ROWAN PALM SPRINGS by IHG
9.0
/5
107 Review
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Encinitas
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The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
8.8
/5
114 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.0
/5
106 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
9.0
/5
110 Review
Fox & Swan Chalet
9.8
/5
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.5
/5
98 Review
The Charlie West Hollywood
9.5
/5
49 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
47 Review
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
48 Review
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
83 Review
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
41 Review
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
8.8
/5
73 Review
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Encinitas
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The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - Adults Only
9.1
/5
99 Review
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
238 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
65 Review
Silver Lake Pool & Inn
8.9
/5
101 Review
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
8.0
/5
56 Review
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
111 Review
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
8.8
/5
113 Review
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
123 Review
Sunset Marquis Hotel
9.1
/5
107 Review
Shutters on the Beach
9.4
/5
105 Review
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Encinitas
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Review
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
100 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.0
/5
106 Review
Hotel del Coronado
8.5
/5
112 Review
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
238 Review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
8.9
/5
126 Review
Regent Santa Monica Beach
9.5
/5
82 Review
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Encinitas
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Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
99 Review
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.6
/5
115 Review
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
107 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Encinitas
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Four Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara (Residence Rental)
9.4
/5
70 Review
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Review
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
94 Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.5
/5
108 Review
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9.3
/5
111 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.0
/5
106 Review
Beach Village at the Del, Lxr Hotels & Resorts
9.1
/5
44 Review
Shore House at the Del, Lxr Hotels & Resorts
9.2
/5
75 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
8.9
/5
75 Review
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
88 Review
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
8.8
/5
101 Review
Pendry Newport Beach
9.1
/5
42 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Encinitas
Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Performances
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Exhibitions
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Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Encinitas
Hawk View Park
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Leichtag Foundation
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Olympus Park
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Las Verdes Park
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San Elijo State Beach Amphitheater
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Wildflower Trail
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Sun Vista Park
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Just Skin, Inc
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George Berkich Park
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Glen Park
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Wiro Park
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Cottonwood Creek Park
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Bliss 101
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Grandview Surf Beach
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Ecke Sports Park
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Beach Chapel
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Popular Restaurants in Encinitas
Ki's Restaurant
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Roberto's Mexican Food - Leucadia
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Le Papagayo
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Potato Shack Cafe
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JoJo's Creamery
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Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
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The Crack Shack - Encinitas
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Encinitas Ale House
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The Roxy Encinitas
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La Especial Norte
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Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
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Pacific Coast Grill
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Lobster West
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Trattoria I Trulli
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Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas
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Swami's Cafe
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GOODONYA Organic Eatery
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Thai Pan Cuisine
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Bier Garden Encinitas
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Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
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Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
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Breakfast Republic
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Better Buzz Coffee Encinitas
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Qero Restaurant
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Las Olas
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Pipes Cafe
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Peace Pies
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Vigilucci's Trattoria
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The 101 Diner
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