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Adventure Tip #1: Romantic Evening on the Beach
Enjoy sunset on the beach (it's free). Bring along music player and picnic basket. You can combine this with dinner at any nearby restaurant at Cardiff's Restaurant Row

Adventure Tip #2: Wildlife at San Elijo
San Elijo Lagoon has some great wildlife encounter opportunities - in the water, on the land and in the air. The best time to visit is either right at dawn or right at dusk. Contact the conservancy for more info.

Tour Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe is an upscale resort community and home to the San Diego Polo Club and three famous luxury golf resorts.

Tour Solana Beach
This city is a historical fixture on the famous Highway 101 running along the coast. Its wonderful weather has consistently drawn out sun lovers, surfers, joggers and beach walkers.

Tour Poway
Museum, train depot, retail village, bandstand, festivals and much more. Old Poway Village is a quaint retail/office center nestled in the heart of Poway.

    Encinitas has several great Adventure Attractions including Legoland California, Quail Botanical Gardens and Coastal beaches & lagoons. Visitors and residents enjoy the fun of surfing, swimming, fishing, cycling, camping, hiking, ocean kayaking and sunbathing in Encinitas.

    The city was incorporated in 1986 from the towns of Old Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. These communities retain their identities, and their distinctive flavors.

    Flower Capital of the World - Encinitas CA
    Encinitas is famous as the "Flower Capital of the World" and is home to an extensive collection of fine nurseries and gardens. Several of these wholesalers and retailers will ship fresh cut flowers to any destination in the world. This industry started with the poinsettias of Paul Ecke Ranch and has since grown to include many horticulture greenhouse operations.

    Quail Botanical Gardens
    The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo. Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures, landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.

    The Forum at Carlsbad - La Costa
    This lifestyle specialty retail project in the La Costa neighborhood features a tree lined main street through the project creating a pedestrian friendly environment. Over 265,000 square feet of popular fashion retailers, home furnishings, restaurants and community services. Highlights include Buca di Beppa, Borders Bookstore and East of Bali.

    San Elijo State Beach
    Just south of Encinitas - features swimming, surfing and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorklers and divers. The Cardiff Reef is located just off the mouth of San Elijo Lagoon and is a popular surfing spot.

    San Elijo Lagoon - Ecological Preserve
    The largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and a haven for more than 300 species of birds. This brackish, shallow-water wetland is home to aquatic insets, small fish and waterfowl. Hiking, jogging trials, bird-watching and nature photography. Docent led hike on second Saturday.

    Cardiff State Beach
    Located on a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water, this site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing. Located next to Cardiff's Restaurant Row.

    Moonlight State Beach
    This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. This beach became popular in the early 1900's when local families would come here for midnight picnics - hence the name.

    Leucadia State Beach - Beacon's Beach
    The City of Encinitas operates Leucadia State Beach (listed as Beacon's Beach). Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.

    Lux Art Institute
    1550 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024; 760-436-6611; Institute Website;
    experience the inspiration of working artists-in-residence, providing a unique insight into the creative process, and the world around us.

    Del Fairgrounds and Racetrack
    This large facility is host to horse racing (July-Sept), the San Diego County Fair (June), the ScreamZone (October), and Holiday Lights (December).

    Cardiff-By-The-Sea
    This shoreline community was founded in 1911 and today is a part of the City of Encinitas. It has two miles of Pacific shoreline that draws professional and amatuer surfers from around the world.
    Cardiff-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce -

    San Dieguito Heritage Museum
    561 S. Vulcan Ave. (at E Street), Encinitas, CA 92023; 760-632-9711; Museum Website;
    Open 12PM-4PM Wed-Fri and Last Saturday of the Month;

    Founded in 1988, this museum collects, preserves and interprets the local history of the San Dieguito river area. Exhibits cover the communities of Leucadia, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe.

    Encinitas Marketplace
    Location: Encinitas Village - Encinitas Blvd & El Camino Real;

    Encinitas Lumberyard
    Location: US-101 near Encinitas Blvd;

    Leucadia Village
    Location: US-101 in Leucadia

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Cardiff Country Inn By the Sea
1661 Villa Cardiff Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007 ;
A Quiet Environment Offering Comfortable Accommodations With Antique European Style Furnishings.

Encinitas Days Inn Moonlight Beach
133 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas CA 92024 -
Heated Outdoor Pool, Sundeck, Laundry, 24hr-Restaurant serving B/L/D. * 3 Blocks from Moonlight Beach and Old Town Encinitas

So Calif Ticket Central
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Local Pro and NCAA Sporting Events
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Several Approved Tickets Outlets
Pro Sports League Schedules
Broadway & Vegas Shows
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    San Diego Marathon - Carlsbad CA [JAN]
    Very popular as one of the flatest and fastest of marathons as follows the scenic Coast Highway along the Pacific Ocean. Events include marathon, half-marathon and fitness expo. This course usually features ideal race conditions.

    Carlsbad 5000 - Carlsbad Village [MAR/APR]
    World's fastest 5K Course is very flat and follows the Carlsbad beachfront. Features 16 world records, party by the sea, large prize purse, refreshments, weekend health and fitness expo.

    Carlsbad Art Splash - Carlsbad Ranch [SEP]
    Unbelievable Chalk Art Street Paintings with dozens of talented artists from Southern California. Showcased will be dozens of experienced street painters, who will over the course of the two day event, create spectacular masterpieces of chalk art and color on Armada Drive.

    More Encinitas Special Events
    North County Festival Adventure - Watch for the next local holiday parade, festival, carnival, fair, exposition, tournament or party.
    Carlsbad Annual Triathlon and Seaside Celebration [JUL] is held end of July.
    Carlsbad Jazz-in-the-Parks - - held friday evenings in July and August (free).

    Cardiff Beach Fair - Late Sept
    Annual event since 1996, it includes a classic surf competition.

    Poinsettia Festival - November
    US Hwy 101, Encinitas, Fair Info
    Annual event since 1978 with over 400 special vendors presenting music, arts and crafts. This premier North County holiday shopping event features the Flower Capital Pavilion and toga parade.

    Other Encinitas Festivals
    Taste of Main Street - Mid-August Street Fair

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Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World. The first and longest of the Florida Keys, Key Largo's main feature here is the Florida Reef at John Pennecamp State Park, a preserve of living coral reef, probably one of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.

    Aviara Golf Club - Encinitas
    One of the finest golf facilities available in Southern California - Aviara's memorable 18-hole coastal layout was designed by Arnold Palmer. The 7,007-yard, par-72 course is sculpted around the natural topography, with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon. The club includes a 32,000 square foot (3,000-square-metre) two-story Spanish colonial clubhouse with a complete golf shop. Also see the year round, the Academy offers their 2 and 3 days schools, short game schools, playing schools and private lessons in all aspects and levels of the game.

    Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course
    Rancho Carlsbad, one of the finest manufactured home communities in California, is a 504-space property with a 18-hole golf course.

    La Costa Golf Course
    Golf on the two challenging 18-hole championship courses. Practice facilities include driving range and practice bunkers. La Costa is currently the host of the World Golf Championships.

    Carlsbad Golf Center
    CGC proudly serves as the practice home of aspiring professional golfers and several local high school teams.

    The Crossing at Carlsbad [Open Summer 2007 ?]
    Coming Soon - Carlsbad's long awaited public community golf course where construction is more than halfway done. The City of Carlsbad is finishing construction of its long-awaited public 18-hole golf course. Half of the 400-acre course will be preserved for habitat and will help tie together more than 1,000 acres of open space in the central part of the city.

    More Encinitas Sports
    Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
    North County Sport Adventure - Tickets and league schedule info for regional professional and amateur sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing and more.
    North County Golf Adventure - Encinitas Golf Course and Tournament information.
    North County Recreation Adventure - Encinitas outdoor recreational activities including biking, boating, fishing, camping and hiking trails.

    San Dieguito River Park
    Partially completed Coast-to-Crest wilderness trail follows the path of the San Dieguito Rivier. The Park will someday extend from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian and may even connect with the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park just beyond. It will wind past Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Lake Hodges and Lake Sutherland.

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    Encinitas Youth Sports
    Local sports programs including youth and adult leagues in soccer, baseball little league and travel teams, pop warner football and cheer, volleyball, basketball, golf, hockey and much more.

    Encinitas Youth Groups
    Young people can discover their talents and have fun through participation in local performing arts, sports, dance and ballet groups. Learn more about self-improvement opportunities with local boys and girls clubs, YMCA facilities, boy scout troops and more.

    Magdalena Ecke YMCA - Encinitas CA
    Youth and Adult Sports and Recreation Programs. Including youth, teen and adult programs for sports, fitness, performing arts, creative arts. Adventure clubs and trails programs, gymnastics and cheer, martial arts, playground, skate park.

    Encinitas Schools
    San Dieguito Unified High School District - SDUHSD - Public Schools
    La Costa Canyon High School - LCC Mavericks - SDUHSD - La Costa
    San Dieguito Academy - SDA Mustangs - SDUHSD - Encinitas
    Torrey Pines High School - TP Falcons - SDUHSD - Carmel Valley

    Mira Costa College
    Founded in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, the second community college in San Diego County. Changed name to MiraCosta College and moved to Barnard Drive location in 1964. Today this facility provides advanced educational opportunities to 14000 students in North San Diego County.

Hot Links Tour Industry & Agriculture - Encinitas California

    There are lots of business and employment opportunities available in this region at the many area hotels, schools, industrial enterprises, and tourism theme parks.

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    Encinitas City Services
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    Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas CA
    Located along the coast of San Diego's North County, joined the Scripps system in 1978. The hospital has 140 acute-care licensed beds and more than 700 employees. Scripps Encinitas offers a full range of clinical and surgical services including 24-hour emergency services, intensive care, cancer/oncology, nuclear medicine, radiology, orthopedics, neurology, urology, ophthalmology and an ambulatory surgery center. Specialty services and programs based on the campus include the Scripps Rehabilitation Center, Spine Program, Leichtag Family Birth Pavilion, cancer services, outpatient imaging center and kidney dialysis.

    La Costa Glen - Retirement Community
    Spacious floor plans, tree-lined campus, fine dining; all secured in a guard-gated community surrounded by 200 acres of permanently dedicated open space.

    Seacrest Village at Encinitas
    The Leichtag Family Foundation Campus, recently named one of the "50 Best Retirement Communities in America", has been in operation since 1989. Located in San Diego's north county coastal city of Encinitas, cool ocean breezes, sunshine and swaying palms are an everyday part of life for our residents.

    Encinitas Civic Services
    North County Business Guide - The big guide to Encinitas Business and Encinitas Employment opportunities.
    North County Real Estate Guide - Encinitas realtors, property developers and other home improvement and realty services.
    North County Community Services Guide - Encinitas Party planners, wedding services, Transit, hospital, city and county government offices, chamber of commerce, and youth sports and scout troop listings.
    North County School Guide - Encinitas Area - Private and public High School and College academic, arts and athletic programs
    North County Street Talk - Encinitas news and commentary on local politics. Blog your opinion on key issues in local media, newspaper or magazine.
    North County Church Guide - Encinitas religious denominations - Find the nearest Latter-Day Saint Ward, Catholic Parish, Baptist Congregation or other Community Church or local faith-based charity.

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