A wide, family-friendly beach, a historic downtown district, an old movie theatre, a seaside bazaar, specialty shopping center, and farmers market. Several events throughout the year.

BEACHES
Moonlight Beach
A popular spot for families and kids, Moonlight State Beach is flat and sandy, a great place for sunbathing, walking or jogging, in Encinitas, CA. Moonlight State Beach comes packed with amenities, including volleyball courts, a playground park, snack bar, picnic area, fire pits and a permanent life guard station.

La Paloma Theatre
Single screen movie house, dating back to the late 1920s, with off-beat movies and music venues.

SHOPPING AREAS
The Lumberyard Shopping Center
The Lumberyard Shopping Center is built on the former site of a lumberyard, in historic downtown Encinitas. The central courtyard has been recently renovated, with a central fountain and colorful landscaping. Lumberyard Shopping Center has a variety of shops, including food, art galleries, books, boutiques, and coffee.

Historic 101 Encinitas Downtown District
Encinitas historic downtown district runs along South Coast Hwy 101 from K Street to Encinitas Blvd. Much of the southern section of town has been redeveloped over the last few decades, while the northern section retains its historical buildings, dating back to the early 20th century.

FARMERS' MARKETS
Encinitas-Leucadia Farmers Market
Fresh foods and flowers. Look for a local specialty - poinsettias - in December.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Encinitas Seaside Bazaar
An off-beat, open-air, European-style markeplace with over 50 sellers carrying a unique selection.

HOTELS
Encinitas Hotels, Encinitas Boutique Hotels
Small and mid-size hotels. Quaint downtown boutique hotels. Hotels minutes from beach.

EVENTS
Encinitas Street Fair
April 26 - 27, 2008
400 unique booths featuring arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more.

Encinitas Sports Festival
May 17-18, 2008
Encinitas becomes a sports mecca on the coast the weekend before Memorial Day. Don't miss it.

Encinitas Arts Alive Banner Auction
May 18, 2008
Several hand-painted art banners by local artists on display on the lamp posts. Auction in May.

Encinitas Sunday Concerts by the Sea
July - Aug. 2008 Most Sundays (TBA)
At Moonlight Beach, concerts free. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Great music and ocean view.

Taste of MainStreet International Food Festival
August 21, 2008
Restaurants offer delicious samples of food. Guests will be treated to 30 different taste sensations.

Woodcrest Woodies Meet
September 2008 (TBA)
The world's largest gathering of woodies in the world, once a year, at Moonlight Beach.

Oktoberfest and Craft Fair
Late Sept. 2008 (TBA)
200 craft booths, German BBQ, Bavarian bands, dancers, and a drawing for a trip to Germany.

Encinitas Poinsettia Festival
November 23, 2008
Enjoy a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and food from the 450 vendor booths lining Hwy 101.