Encinitas is a beach city in North County-San Diego. Carlsbad is to the north, Solana Beach is to the south, San Elijio Ecological Reserve is to the east, and the Pacific Ocean is to the west. Batiguitos Lagoon is on the north side of Encinitas while San Elijo lagoon is on the south side. Encinitas is home to the San Diego Botanic Garden which is on the north side of Encinitas. Encinitas is home to the Encinitas Ballet which is a classical ballet studio established in 2008.

 

Communities

The city of Encinitas is divided into five areas: (1) Old Encinitas which is a beach side area that is home to the La Paloma Theatre, (2) New Encinitas that includes large homes and a golf course, (3) Olivenhain which is a semi-rural area that connects to Rancho Santa Fe, (4) Leucadia which is a coastal area featuring several galleries, restaurants, and public beaches, and (5) Cardiff-by-the-Sea which is an oceanfront area and home to Mira Costa College.

 

McClellan - Palomar Airport

McClellan-Palomar Airport is a 466 acre, public, general and commercial aviation airport located in North County-San Diego that serves Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding area. The modern airport, constructed in 2009, has one paved runway and averages 155,000 aircraft operations each year. McClellan-Palomar Airport is the fourth busiest single runway airport in the United States. It is located about three miles southeast of Carlsbad near the City of Encinitas.

 

 

Mira Costa College

Mira Costa, College, founded in 1934 is a two-year, public community college located in the Cardiff-by-the-Sea neighborhood in Encinitas. The college offers the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science degree.

 

San Dieguito Heritage Museum

San Dieguito Heritage Museum, founded in 1988, is a history museum in Encinitas, California which is located in North County-San Diego. The museum displays artifacts and historical photos from Encinitas and the entire San Dieguito area which includes Del Mar, Cardiff-by-the Sea, Leucadia, Rancho Santa Fe, Olivenhain, and Solana Beach.

 

Leucadia - Leucadia State Beach

Leucadia is an affluent beach community in the city of Encinitas located with in North County-San Diego. The community is located on a series of bluffs facing the Pacific Ocean. The Leucadia beaches are located below the bluffs. Leucadia State Beach, also known as Beacon's Beach, is a public beach established in 1948 as a state park and beach. All of the beaches are popular locations for swimming, surfing, fishing, and other recreational activities.

 

 

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce consists of more than 300 local member businesses from Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Solana Beach. The Chamber offers its members numerous networking opportunities which include monthly mixers, coffee connections, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and regular community events. Members are included in a valuable chamber directory, receive educational opportunities several times each year, and receive referrals from the chamber office. Membership is welcome.

 

 

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course

The Encinitas Ranch Golf Course is a magnificent 18-hole public golf course with views of the Pacific Ocean from every hole.

 

 

Rancho Las Encinitas

Rancho Las Encinitas was a 4,434-acre Mexican land grant in present day San Diego County made in 1842 by Governor Juan Alvarado. The grant extended along the Pacific coast north from San Elijo Lagoon to Batiquitos Lagoon and included present day Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the Sea, and Olivenhaim. The correct, original name was Los Encinitas, not Las Encinitas. The error was carried forward.