Enchanting Encinitas, Oceanview Casita

The Neighborhood

Encinitas embodies a classic Southern California beach lifestyle with its beautiful coastline, surf history, and diverse neighborhoods that cater to different tastes and preferences. ACTIVITIES: San Diego Botanic Garden includes nearly 4,000 kinds of plants from all over the world and more than 37 acres of exhibits including rare bamboo groves (the largest collection in the U.S.), desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, Mediterranean climate landscapes, an undersea succulent garden, a subtropical fruit garden and the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast called the Hamilton Children's Garden. A favorite beach for surfing in Encinitas, Swami's was immortalized in the song "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys. Take in a few waves if you can wait long enough to get your turn or watch the top-notch surfing from the small park at the top of the bluff. Named for the midnight picnics local residents used to have in the early 1900s, Moonlight State Beach is a wide and flat family beach with volleyball, tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. A rarity at most beaches these days, Moonlight Beach features fire rings, for post-sunset bonfires and barbecues. Drive down the coastline on Historic Highway 101 from laid-back Oceanside to luxurious La Jolla enjoying the diverse and vibrant communities along the way that capture the true essence of a Southern California vacation. The downtown Encinitas shopping district is more than 100 years old. Today, the historic buildings house boutique shops and sidewalk cafes, where shoppers can find treasures old and new. Forty percent of the birds in North America pass by the San Elijo Lagoon on their annual migrations. Featuring an array of "green" amenities, the eco-friendly San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center offers free admission and guided nature walks on the first and last Saturdays of each month at 10:00 AM. The interactive exhibits focus on the ecosystem, environment and history of lagoons, and the building's "green" components. The Self-Realization Fellowship is a serene locale featuring meditation gardens, koi ponds and views overlooking Swami's beach. Its name comes from the Golden Lotus Temple high above it. Four Moons Spa: A luxurious spa converted from a house, offering massages, facials, astrology sessions, sound baths, and healing treatments. Annie's Canyon Trail: A unique hiking trail with stunning views and various access points, offering a memorable outdoor experience. Tide Beach Park: Located inside Cardiff State Beach, this park features a large reef, tide pools, and ample space for recreational activities like snorkeling and bodyboarding Encinitas Community Park: A top-rated park with various amenities including a dog park, skate park, playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields, soccer fields, and open spaces for sports and relaxation.