Encinitas, Coastal city in San Diego County, United States
Encinitas spans 20 square miles along the Pacific coast, featuring beaches, lagoons, and residential neighborhoods between Solana Beach and Carlsbad.
The Kumeyaay people first inhabited the area until 1842 when the Mexican government granted Andrés Ybarra permission to establish Rancho Las Encinitas.
The La Paloma Theatre, constructed in 1928, remains an operational cinema venue presenting films and hosting performances in downtown Encinitas.
The San Diego Botanic Garden contains 37 acres with 4,000 plant species, including bamboo groves, desert gardens, and tropical rainforest sections.
The Self-Realization Fellowship meditation gardens contain koi ponds positioned on coastal cliffs, providing views over the Pacific Ocean since 1928.
Location: San Diego County
Inception: 1986
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Website: https://www.encinitasca.gov/
Website: https://encinitasca.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.04444,-117.27167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35
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