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Retail plant nursery on La Costa Avenue. The nursery's own contact page identifies the location as Leucadia and provides its daily visiting hours and public telephone. Check directly for current plants and seasonal changes.
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Artifact Books buys, sells and trades books at its South Coast Highway 101 shop. The official site describes new, used and rare selections and lists book events. Check each event's format and location separately.
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Plant nursery on Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. Its contact page asks visitors to call ahead because hours can change with the season and notes closures on some major holidays. Use the nursery's own site for current visiting information.
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Bing Surf Shop lists its Encinitas retail location in Leucadia, with surfboards and related products. This profile refers to the retail shop on North Coast Highway 101, not a factory, dealer or separate shipping location.
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Bliss 101 is an Encinitas shop with home furnishings, art, gifts and other retail goods. Its contact page lists the South Coast Highway 101 storefront and opening hours. Check the shop for current stock and visitor information.
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Seaside Market is a grocery market on San Elijo Avenue in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Its website lists grocery departments, prepared-food ordering and catering. Confirm department availability and holiday hours with the market.
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Coastal Roots Farm lists a farm stand, Nature Play activities and a coffee cart at its Encinitas farm. Each has its own visitor schedule. Check the official site for closures, activity requirements and the appropriate entrance.
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Encinitas Fish Shop is a seafood restaurant on South Coast Highway 101. The branch's official menu lists fish dishes in taco, sandwich, salad and plate formats, with a separate link for take-out orders. Use the Encinitas branch page for current menu and visiting details.
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The Encinitas Historical Society is based in the 1883 Schoolhouse on West F Street. Its official site provides visitor information, local-history resources and tour information; check directly for holiday exceptions or arranged visits.
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Encinitas Surfboards lists surf equipment, board accessories, wetsuits and clothing, with pickup at its North Coast Highway 101 shop. Confirm current in-store availability and opening hours directly with the business.
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Fish 101 lists a Cardiff restaurant on San Elijo Avenue, with seating and online ordering information. Confirm branch details when ordering or visiting; the Leucadia restaurant is a separate location.
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Fish 101 lists a Leucadia restaurant on North Coast Highway 101, with seating and online ordering information. This profile refers to the Leucadia branch; the Cardiff restaurant has a separate address and phone.
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Farm-based dining, market and community destination in Encinitas. Its official site describes public places to eat, drink and explore. Individual on-site operations have their own information; check the relevant business rather than assuming one set of hours for the whole property.
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Hansen Surfboards operates a surf retail store on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. Its official site provides store contact information and surf-related shopping links. Contact the business for current hours and in-store availability.
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Dinner restaurant on West D Street in Encinitas. The business publishes its dinner hours and public telephone on its official contact page. Check directly for the current menu, reservations and holiday arrangements.
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ICA North is the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego's Encinitas campus, with a sculpture trail and ceramics programming. Check the North campus schedule; exhibitions and activities at ICA Central in Balboa Park are a separate location.
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Movie theatre on South Coast Highway 101 at D Street in downtown Encinitas. The theatre publishes changing screenings and ticket conditions on its own showtimes page. Consult that page for the current programme rather than assuming fixed daily opening hours.
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Encinitas grocery store on Encinitas Boulevard. The official store directory lists bakery, deli and prepared foods, cheese, floral, meat and seafood departments for this branch, along with online ordering links. Use the Encinitas entry in the store locator for current services and visiting details.
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Leucadia Cyclery lists bicycle retail, repairs and rental services at its North Coast Highway 101 shop. Contact the operator for service appointments, current rental conditions and available bicycles.
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Lofty's original Encinitas café offers coffee, breakfast and brunch at its Coast Highway 101 location. It is distinct from Lofty Roasting Works across the street; check the operator's branch page before ordering or visiting.
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News · Community
Nature Collective lists a free program on December 6, 2026, for all ages, best suited to children nine and younger. Registration is required; available spaces have not been confirmed.
News · Community
Encinitas has a particularly good reason to look toward the skate park this weekend. Exposure's fifteenth annual festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, November 6–8, at Encinitas Community Park's Poods Skate Park, 425 S. Santa Fe Drive.
From the Archives · Sports
The Encinitas surfer defeated two-time champion Kanoa Igarashi in Huntington Beach and left the event atop the Challenger Series rankings.
From the Archives · Sports
The Encinitas skateboarder finished fourth in women's park as XC New York edged XC Osaka 2,640-2,630 for the inaugural team championship and its $500,000 prize.
From the Archives · Community
A unanimous June 17 vote cleared the weekly market to begin operating at Oak Crest Middle School, with new limits and monitoring intended to answer neighborhood concerns.
From the Archives · Community
The San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Indians hosted the 26th annual gathering with dancing, music, arts, crafts and food at Mission San Luis Rey.
From the Archives · Community
The Encinitas benefit paired surfing and free music at Moonlight Beach and directed its 2026 fundraising to six nonprofit organizations serving young people.
From the Archives · Arts
The band that took "La Bamba" to number one headlined the Belly Up on Saturday for fifty-five dollars and closed the 45th Fiesta del Sol at Fletcher Cove on Sunday for nothing. Two days of bands, food, and families on the bluff over the Pacific.
From the Archives · Business
Chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff opened Pastaria Vivi in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center on April 11, with a rotating menu of 75-plus pasta-and-sauce combinations and a monthly subscription box.
From the Archives · Arts
The Solana Beach venue's April calendar mixes tribute bands, a jazz-grass mandolin player, a saxophone-playing bigfoot, and Bruce Cockburn. The two-night Matisyahu run says something about the booking.
From the Archives · Business
The Southern California coffee chain known for its irreverent menu names opened its first North County location on Rancho Santa Fe Road in March, after a brief construction delay.
From the Archives · Infrastructure
The Army Corps of Engineers was supposed to begin pumping 340,000 cubic yards of sand onto Encinitas beaches in April. A detour to San Clemente has pushed the schedule back.
From the Archives · Community
Hodges transformed a failed waterbed warehouse into one of America's most celebrated live music venues and helped build the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach. Over five decades, the Belly Up hosted the Rolling Stones, Etta James, and more than 30 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
From the Archives · Infrastructure
The popular D Street beach access in Encinitas is back open following nearly $1 million in structural repairs, while the Grandview staircase closes next for refurbishment.
From the Archives · Arts
The legendary Solana Beach venue marks four decades of world-class music in an intimate setting, hosting a weekend of anniversary concerts.
From the Archives · Infrastructure
The City Council has officially accepted the completion of the lighting upgrades, promising better visibility and energy efficiency for local athletes.
From the Archives · Politics
The long-debated Leucadia-to-Cardiff segment of the Coastal Rail Trail receives city council approval, marking a milestone for active transportation in Encinitas.
From the Archives · Politics
After a heated election focused on state housing mandates, Mayor Bruce Ehlers and new council members take office with a promise to fight for the city's 'small town beach atmosphere.'
From the Archives · Sports
The annual clash between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines continues to define North County football, with decades of history and the 'Beach Bowl' trophy on the line.
From the Archives · Sports
Local hero Tom Schaar makes history at the Paris 2024 games, bringing home the silver medal in men's Skateboard Park, cementing Encinitas' status as a skate capital.
From the Archives · Arts
Encinitas' own Switchfoot celebrates two decades of their annual surf contest and beach concert, raising funds for local youth organizations.
From the Archives · Politics
The California Coastal Commission's rejection of a proposed seawall extension reignites the contentious debate over coastal armoring, property rights, and managed retreat in Encinitas.
From the Archives · Sports
The annual 'Beach Bowl' rivalry game between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines remains one of the most anticipated matchups in the CIF San Diego Section.
From the Archives · Community
Local hikers and conservationists joined the festivities this year, highlighting the city's extensive trail network amidst the crafts and food vendors.
From the Archives · Sports
With Xander Bogaerts joining Juan Soto and Manny Machado, Opening Day at Petco Park buzzes with the highest expectations in franchise history.
From the Archives · Politics
A new county report highlights a rise in first-time homeless families and seniors in North County, prompting the council to explore new support services.
From the Archives · Infrastructure
The long-awaited 'Leucadia Streetscape' reaches a milestone with the opening of protected bike lanes and back-in angled parking, transforming the 101 corridor.
From the Archives · Sports
La Costa Canyon's cross country program uses the diverse terrain of Encinitas — from the hills of Olivenhain to the trails of San Elijo Lagoon — to build competitive runners.
From the Archives · Sports
The annual rivalry between La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines continues to deliver compelling Friday night football in North County.
From the Archives · Arts
Two powerhouses took the stage at Doheny State Beach, delivering one of the most diverse and energetic lineups in the festival's history.
From the Archives · Arts
The SoCal ska-punk outfit brings their sun-soaked sound to the intimate Solana Beach stage, paying homage to the band's deep roots in Southern California surf culture.
From the Archives · Arts
San Diego's beloved neighborhood music festival is back, with multiple stages throughout the community showcasing local and touring acts in a joyous celebration of live music's return.
From the Archives · Environment
The local volunteer has personally removed over 4,000 pounds of trash from Moonlight Beach since 2007, earning recognition from the city on Earth Day.
From the Archives · Community
After pandemic delays, the beloved street fair is back with 450 vendors, bike valets, and a family-friendly beer garden.
From the Archives · Sports
After a disrupted 2020 season due to the pandemic, the annual LCC-Torrey Pines rivalry game returns with all the intensity fans have come to expect.
From the Archives · Business
Local restaurants and retailers on the 101 are innovating with sidewalk pickup zones and outdoor dining concepts to survive the lockdown.
From the Archives · Community
A massive section of sandstone gave way at Grandview Beach yesterday afternoon. The community is in mourning as officials close the beach for geological assessment.
From the Archives · Arts
Pearl Jam's frontman brings his curated coastal music festival back to Dana Point for a third year, blending surf culture with world-class music.
From the Archives · Arts
The third annual festival at Doheny State Beach featured Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, and Eric Church as headliners, cementing its status as a premier SoCal event.
From the Archives · Sports
With Eric Hosmer and Freddy Galvis headlining a wave of offseason acquisitions, Opening Day at Petco Park buzzes with optimism for the new season.
From the Archives · Sports
The annual Beach Bowl rivalry extends into the CIF Open Division playoffs, adding another chapter to North County's most storied football series.
From the Archives · Arts
The Red Headed Stranger brought his timeless catalog to Solana Beach's most beloved venue for two sold-out performances that had fans lining up since dawn.
From the Archives · Politics
Residents packed City Hall to discuss new protections for 'heritage trees,' balancing private property rights with the city's urban canopy goals.
From the Archives · Community
Moonlight Beach was packed with surf and music fans raising money for local youth charities at the town's signature summer event.
From the Archives · Arts
Fresh off a triumphant Grammy night, Johnny Cash's eldest daughter delivered a masterful performance at the intimate Solana Beach venue.