Guidebook for Encinitas

Dave
Guidebook for Encinitas

Drinks & Nightlife

Great for dinner or happy hour, this tapas style restaurant has some amazing food, delicious wine, and live entertainment on the weekends.
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for dinner or happy hour, this tapas style restaurant has some amazing food, delicious wine, and live entertainment on the weekends.
My personal watering hole, this place is my favorite during the day. Great selection of beer, perfect place to watch any game, and the staff is awesome. Their flatbreads are also addicting.
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My personal watering hole, this place is my favorite during the day. Great selection of beer, perfect place to watch any game, and the staff is awesome. Their flatbreads are also addicting.
If you want to do a little wine tasting, but don't feel like making the drive to Temecula, this is a great compromise. The staff is great, the wines are delicious, and the pours are generous.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carruth Cellars MOVED DOWN THE STREET!
320 S Cedros Ave
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you want to do a little wine tasting, but don't feel like making the drive to Temecula, this is a great compromise. The staff is great, the wines are delicious, and the pours are generous.
As far as breweries go, this is an absolute favorite of mine. The modern design of the brewery itself is really cool and their beers are very unique.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach
111 S Cedros Ave
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
As far as breweries go, this is an absolute favorite of mine. The modern design of the brewery itself is really cool and their beers are very unique.
The restaurant here is excellent, but the upstairs bar is also really fun. Creative takes on traditional cocktails, and the bar is on the roof, so there's no ceiling because you're in San Diego.
168 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
168 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The restaurant here is excellent, but the upstairs bar is also really fun. Creative takes on traditional cocktails, and the bar is on the roof, so there's no ceiling because you're in San Diego.
This is a really fun bar if you're looking for a drink with a view, it's more of the nightlife scene during the weekends, but the bar overlooks the baseball stadium and downtown.
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K St
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a really fun bar if you're looking for a drink with a view, it's more of the nightlife scene during the weekends, but the bar overlooks the baseball stadium and downtown.
A speakeasy style establishment with an Alice In Wonderland kind of interior decor, this place is great, the only catch is you have to find the door... have fun!
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth Ave
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A speakeasy style establishment with an Alice In Wonderland kind of interior decor, this place is great, the only catch is you have to find the door... have fun!
If you've never been to a bar that has lamp shades glued to the entire ceiling then this will be a first for you. Amazing beer, fun environment, and conveniently located near many other breweries.
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas St
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you've never been to a bar that has lamp shades glued to the entire ceiling then this will be a first for you. Amazing beer, fun environment, and conveniently located near many other breweries.
Ballast Point is a staple as far as San Diego craft beers go. I love visiting earlier in the day on a weekend. The food is also good and the rest of the neighborhood is worth exploring.
182 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India St
182 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ballast Point is a staple as far as San Diego craft beers go. I love visiting earlier in the day on a weekend. The food is also good and the rest of the neighborhood is worth exploring.
The atmosphere is great here during the day, but it can get a little crammed at night. The food isn't the best, but the burgers are spot on, and so are their waffle fries.
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The atmosphere is great here during the day, but it can get a little crammed at night. The food isn't the best, but the burgers are spot on, and so are their waffle fries.
This place has every beer that's ever been made. I don't know how they do it, but the selection is overwhelming. Most of the beers are bottled, but they have a decent selection on tap.
San Diego BeerWorks
437 Hwy 101
This place has every beer that's ever been made. I don't know how they do it, but the selection is overwhelming. Most of the beers are bottled, but they have a decent selection on tap.

Food Scene

The vibe here is excellent for dinner, but the upstairs bar and lounge is great for drinks.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E Street
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The vibe here is excellent for dinner, but the upstairs bar and lounge is great for drinks.
If you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset on the ocean behind you, this is your spot. Their pizzas are really good too.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wine Steals
1953 San Elijo Avenue
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset on the ocean behind you, this is your spot. Their pizzas are really good too.
This gastropub style restaurant is really fun, it has a great beach-y vibe and a wonderful selection of locally brewed beers on tap. The mac and cheese is so good that it should be illegal.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Priority Public House
576 N Coast Hwy 101
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This gastropub style restaurant is really fun, it has a great beach-y vibe and a wonderful selection of locally brewed beers on tap. The mac and cheese is so good that it should be illegal.
This is probably some of the best sushi in the area, everything is very fresh, and the chefs are very creative.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo Avenue
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is probably some of the best sushi in the area, everything is very fresh, and the chefs are very creative.
My favorite pizza for delivery in the area.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
315 S Coast Hwy 101
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite pizza for delivery in the area.
The best pizza in the area, hands down, and their beers are insanely good. Try the Chronic or Swami's IPA.
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best pizza in the area, hands down, and their beers are insanely good. Try the Chronic or Swami's IPA.
One of my favorite restaurants for their vibe, staff, and most importantly food. Excellent wine selection. Order the polenta board and you can die happy.
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La Valle
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of my favorite restaurants for their vibe, staff, and most importantly food. Excellent wine selection. Order the polenta board and you can die happy.
If you're going downtown for dinner you should probably just start here. The food is incredible, all of it, order anything. Their cocktails are also delicious.
123 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner Blvd
123 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're going downtown for dinner you should probably just start here. The food is incredible, all of it, order anything. Their cocktails are also delicious.
My favorite Italian restaurant. All of their pastas are hand made in-house and they are unreal. I'd definitely recommend the gnocchi and lamb bolognese.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bottega Americano
1195 Island Avenue
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite Italian restaurant. All of their pastas are hand made in-house and they are unreal. I'd definitely recommend the gnocchi and lamb bolognese.
One of Brian Malarkey from Top Chef's restaurants, the food is excellent, but it's also a fun place to grab a drink. There is also a downtown location.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Searsucker
12995 El Camino Real
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of Brian Malarkey from Top Chef's restaurants, the food is excellent, but it's also a fun place to grab a drink. There is also a downtown location.
If you're looking for somewhere unique, this is it. This is Brian Malarkey's other restaurant, located in the heart of La Jolla. Great food, creative cocktails, and just wait until you see the inside.
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel Avenue
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're looking for somewhere unique, this is it. This is Brian Malarkey's other restaurant, located in the heart of La Jolla. Great food, creative cocktails, and just wait until you see the inside.
This is my favorite brunch spot in San Diego. The food is delicious and the vibe makes you feel like you're having breakfast at Anthropologie
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall St
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is my favorite brunch spot in San Diego. The food is delicious and the vibe makes you feel like you're having breakfast at Anthropologie
Mexican food on the beach, that's what Las Olas is all about. Quite possibly the best and biggest quesadilla you'll ever have and really good fish tacos. This spot is as laid back as they come.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mexican food on the beach, that's what Las Olas is all about. Quite possibly the best and biggest quesadilla you'll ever have and really good fish tacos. This spot is as laid back as they come.
Fancier food in a laid-back atmosphere, if you're looking for something easy that's really good I would recommend Prepkitchen.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Prepkitchen Del Mar
1201 Camino Del Mar
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fancier food in a laid-back atmosphere, if you're looking for something easy that's really good I would recommend Prepkitchen.
Another great La Jolla restaurant with a great bar, Whisknladle is a bit more upscale for dinner, but they also serve brunch on the weekends. Farm-to-table food and a great atmosphere.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall St
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another great La Jolla restaurant with a great bar, Whisknladle is a bit more upscale for dinner, but they also serve brunch on the weekends. Farm-to-table food and a great atmosphere.
If you're in the mood for ramen, this place is legit. Mind-blowingly good food that won't break the bank. You just have to try it.
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're in the mood for ramen, this place is legit. Mind-blowingly good food that won't break the bank. You just have to try it.
My local coffee fix, their coffee is just the best.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield Dr
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My local coffee fix, their coffee is just the best.
If you're looking for huge mimosas and delicious breakfast with a great beach-y atmosphere, then look no further.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen Dr
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're looking for huge mimosas and delicious breakfast with a great beach-y atmosphere, then look no further.
Pipes is famous for their legendary breakfast burritos, if you can eat a whole one you will probably have to go to the hospital, but do it anyway. They are a cash only establishment and they love you.
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pipes is famous for their legendary breakfast burritos, if you can eat a whole one you will probably have to go to the hospital, but do it anyway. They are a cash only establishment and they love you.
More tacos on the beach? Why not? They're located within the San Elijo camping grounds and their food is so terribly good.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bull Taco Cardiff
2050 South Coast Highway 101
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
More tacos on the beach? Why not? They're located within the San Elijo camping grounds and their food is so terribly good.
There's a reason why there is typically a line out the door at this place, and that's because their donuts are addicting. Of course they're bad for you, but who cares, they are a North County staple.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen Dr
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There's a reason why there is typically a line out the door at this place, and that's because their donuts are addicting. Of course they're bad for you, but who cares, they are a North County staple.