Come visit our world famous zoo! Featuring a brand new panda exhibit. The Zoo is located about 26 minutes south of Encinitas. How are downtown San Diego neighborhoods have some of the most wonderful restaurants and Bars!
Located about 40 minutes east of Encinitas. The Safari Park is larger then the Zoo so much more walking. However houses several animals and their young as it is a breeding park. Trams are available to take you through the large paddock where giraffes, water buffalo, and rhinos live all together. This park also host the cheetah run. Near by the park there are wineries which are worth a visit.
La Jolla is beautiful with snorkeling and kayaking tours. Early mornings are great for swimming with the leopard sharks! And gold fish point is a lovely spot for a swim with the Garibaldi California state fish golden just like the poppies. La Jolla's rugged coast line has some wonderful beaches and is home to the children's cove where the seal birth their pups.
Old town features haunted houses, rustic missions, trinket shops, plenty of Mexican food and of course Tequila and Mezcal tastings. If you are in the neighborhood. Make sure to check out Tohono. A wonderful little restaurant, nestled in an old Mission house next to the historic graveyard.
Build in 1915 the park was created to host the Panama–California Exposition. The park is located next to the zoo, and host several museums gardens, reflection pools, fountains, and the old globe a theater company.
Where the surf meets the turf down in old Del Mar. The first week in September marks the last week of the track. Have fun betting on the ponies at the track!
Sochi is a Michelin starred Omakase restaurant and one of Meghan's favorite joints in town. This tiny restaurant is located about 30 minutes south of Encinitas and only has 5 table and a bar. Reservations become available this first of every month at 11:00am. Hot tip email them if you are unable to get through.
French Bistro and Absinthe Bar. Fantastic food cute vibes and fun tasting experience.
Portuguese Family style restaurant know for its Gin and Oysters won the Michelin bib honor. Definitely worth a stop in you are in the downtown area. Reservations become available the first of every month. If you want to stop here, I highly recommend getting a reservation.
Ponto State Beach, Swiams beach and self-realization*, Cadiff State Beach, Stone steps*, blacks cliffs*, Beacons*, Grandview*. Our water is the warmest in September. Surf lessons, sailing and whale watching tours are available through several different companies. Please know that all the beaches with Asterix have tall unstable cliffs. Additionally, we have a lot of stingrays, so just make sure shuffle.