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Record shop on North Coast Highway 101 selling new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, along with turntables and music accessories. Its official website also offers online shopping and gift certificates. Check the shop's own site for current stock and visiting information.
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The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA provides fitness, recreation and family programming at its Saxony Road branch. Consult the branch's official schedules for facility access, individual programs, membership requirements and registration.
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Off Track Gallery is the San Dieguito Art Guild's gallery in the Lumberyard Shopping Center. Its official page describes displays of member artwork across several media and a volunteer-run gallery. Check the guild's site for current exhibitions and visiting details.
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Pannikin's Leucadia location serves coffee and tea on North Coast Highway 101. The operator lists daily café hours and separate weekend kitchen hours. This listing is for Leucadia, not the Oceanside location.
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RCP Block & Brick lists an Encinitas retail branch for masonry and hardscape supplies. Its location page says retail stores are open to the public and that stock and displays vary by branch; call ahead for specific products.
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San Diego Botanic Garden offers themed gardens, walking trails and plant-focused education in Encinitas. Check the garden's current admission and temporary closure notices before visiting; classes and special experiences may have separate registration.
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Soul of Yoga offers in-person yoga classes at its Encinitas Boulevard studio. The operator links to its current class schedule and registration options. Class availability and studio access should be confirmed through that schedule.
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The Heritage Ranch is an Encinitas history and education campus that includes the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. Museum tours and farmyard programs have different schedules; other educational activities and events may need advance registration.
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VG Donut & Bakery lists donuts, pastries, breads and cakes at its Cardiff location on Aberdeen Drive. The bakery directs customers to call for orders; confirm current opening hours and order requirements directly.
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Dinner restaurant on North Coast Highway 101. The official site provides reservation information, its street address and public telephone. Confirm current dining hours, menu and booking details directly with the restaurant.
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Plant nursery on Normandy Road with separate public retail and wholesale telephone contacts. This profile uses the retail contact and the seasonal hours on the nursery's current contact page; confirm plant availability and holiday changes with the business.
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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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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.