Encinitas is a beach city in North County San Diego and recently was named among the 20 best surf towns in the world by National Geographic. It wears its surf history proudly, located along six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. It is approximately 25 miles north of San Diego and about 95 miles south of Los Angeles. Encinitas is a hidden gem and an unspoiled reminder of the historic Highway 101 beach culture that thrived in the mid-1900s. With a population of approximately 65,000, it is a gem of a city with plenty of attractions, restaurants, activities, events, and more!

The city's eclectic downtown has long drawn surfers and hippies with its unique and dynamic blend of San Diego’s top surf shops, coffeehouses and record stores, not to mention the beaches in Encinitas are coveted by locals as hidden gems. The main central beach is Moonlight State Beach - a California state park that is operated by the city of Encinitas. It has a grass park with a kids play area, a large family-friendly beach as well as three sand volleyball courts.

Encinitas is alternately known as the "Flower Capital of the World," because of its extensive collection of unique nurseries and gardens, most extensive of which is the San Diego Botanic Garden, and the world's leading grower of the Christmas flower, the poinsettia.

The terrain ranges from white sand beaches to rocky bluffs, and legendary surf spots line the coast. An eclectic mix of ‘60s-inspired beach culture combined with boutique shopping, contemporary restaurants, new age meditation gardens and yoga studios, Encinitas is a vibrant and authentic beach town where the local surf scene rules, vintage cars take to the streets, and hipsters reside. It’s the perfect place to experience the classic Southern California beach lifestyle.