Encinitas, California is a coastal city in North County San Diego, about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. It's best known as one of Southern California's premier surf towns. Swami's is a world-famous reef break set below the Self-Realization Fellowship gardens. Beacon's Beach and Grandview in Leucadia draw surfers year-round, and Moonlight Beach in Old Encinitas is a family favorite for swimming, bodyboarding, and beach volleyball. Beyond surfing, locals paddleboard, explore the tide pools at low tide, and walk the coastline at sunset.
Each Encinitas neighborhood has its own character. Old Encinitas centers on walkable Coast Highway 101 and the historic La Paloma Theatre. Leucadia is eclectic and artsy, with eucalyptus-lined streets and vintage shops. New Encinitas offers larger lots and newer family homes. Olivenhain is semi-rural, with equestrian properties and acreage bordering Rancho Santa Fe.
Life in Encinitas is active and outdoors-focused. The renowned Leucadia Farmers Market draws locals every Sunday for fresh produce and artisan goods. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course offers public play with ocean views, and the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden and the Olivenhain trails round out the options inland. Elementary students attend the highly regarded Encinitas Union School District. To confirm which school serves a specific address, use the district's school boundary locator.
The Pond Team at Compass is based in Encinitas and was named Best Real Estate Team in North County San Diego by Coast News. We help buyers and sellers in every Encinitas neighborhood, from Leucadia beach cottages to Olivenhain estates.
