Acanthus Antiques

1010 S Coast Hwy 101
San Diego, CA 92024

Edenista M. writes: If you're an antique junky like me, and you have a preference for French period pieces like me, then Acanthus antique is sure to blow you away.  The high-end quality of the furniture is assessed after the first inventory glimpse.  The marquetry…

Lemongrass Center for Well-Being

910 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Tucked away and just off the main drag is the Lemongrass Center for Well-Being. A gorgeous sacred place to escape the madness of the world and experience rejuvenation through massage and other healing specialties. The prices are pricey but tipping is…

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

194 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a great fast food Mexican restaurant with very tasty food. Everything is made fresh and the ingredients are not from cans. They even Mesquite grill their meats, chicken and fish. This store is attractive and very clean. They also have healthy…

Cottonwood Creek Park

95 N Vulcan
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a gorgeous place to have a picnic, host a gathering or birthday party for kids, play tennis or just enjoy the day. Very scenic and only a few years old, this beautiful spot is also only steps away from Moonlight Beach and Old-Town Encinitas.…

Encinitas Viewpoint Park

Cornish Drive & D Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jay D. writes: I agree with Julie that Encinitas has some of the coolest parks in town.  I drive by Viewpoint after work often and smile at all the dogs playing in the park since Viewpoint allows dogs to be on site at certain hours.

Moreover, with the addition of…

Leucadia Roadside Park

Leucadia Blvd. and N Coast Hwy. 101
Leucadia, CA 92024

JP S. writes: Julie G's photos make me nostalgic for the huge cypress trees that defined the Leucadia Roadside Park which is the center of Leucadia's downtown coastal zone.  The cypress trees were planted by Leucadia's founders, english spiritualist who also…

Moonlight Beach Overlook

400 Moonlight Ln
Between C & D Streets on the cliff
Encinitas, CA 92024

David C. writes: If there was one location in all of San Diego where I could film a scene from a movie called "My life in Encinitas"  this would be the place.

The amount of memories I have of this place is insane.

Swami's State Beach

1298 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Robin Z. writes: An om with a view...(yuk, yuk).

For a short period in my young life, I actually humped a rucksack while playing army. That was before I got educated and moved over to the Air Force. In the AF, we flew the shit in. Much smarter. Anyway, one of our army…

Grandview Beach

1700 Neptune Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

Stephen I. writes: If you like to surf then this is your beach.  If you like to get a sun tan and play in the sand then this is NOT your beach!

One of the best & most active surf spots in San Diego county.  This hidden gem of a beach is fequented by the die hard surfers…

Rebel Rents

1900 North Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Okay so you've been dreaming about participating in that tractor pull where you attach one big machine to your belt or maybe tongue depending on what you are into and then you pull it about 100 feet. Well then Rebel Rents is the place for you! You…

Blue Star Body Lounge

1104 Gardenview Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Melissa R. writes: Jennifer Whittaker at B* is a great esthitician and permanent makeup artisit! I had never wanted or thought of getting permanent makeup until I saw her work!  She did my brows and they look great.  I had naturally blonde thin eyebrows and now I have…

Indigo Village

609 S Vulcan Ave
Ste 201 & 202
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Indigo Village is a beautiful center that offers advanced counseling for children and adults based on the principles of non-narcotic therapies that help redirect children's' behavior using therapeutic internal motivational techniques.

Indigo Village…

Pathways Community Medical Group

701 Garden View Court
Suite 23
Encinitas, CA 92024

John B. writes: Martin Louie was my Doc in the Downtown SD area but now has moved up to north county.  He's a good one, willing to look at all issues and all possible solutions.

Scripps

270 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Crystal L. writes: The last place I expected to end up while out of town was a hospital. But having a 2 1/2 year old active boy, you just never know.

It was our first night in Carlsbad, when my uncle's dog snipped at my little guy.  Only 2 puncture wounds ( 2 too many…

Phase Three Hair & Art Salon

206 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: From the outside this salon doesn't seem like much of anything special, but once you walk inside you know you're in a happy place and when you leave you will feel even better. This art inspired salon has transformed many basic dos into masterpieces.…

The Green Room

800 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Nikki T. writes: A diamond in the rough!
This is a super cute boutique along the 101 in SD! The owner Julie is super sweet and very hardworking! I bought some stuff not just because she has great, unique clothes in her store but because I want to help make her store…

Lyon & Associates

1010 S Coast Hwy 101
#105
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Lyon and Associates is a media/advertising and creative design company founded in 1991 by Mark and Susan Lyon. They occupy a little space in Downtown Encinitas but their concepts and work are simply grand. They do it all per se from Web design, to…

Movin Shoes Running Centers

897 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sean V. writes: Movin Shoes is the place to go, especially if you're new to long distance running.  The store is small, and the selection isn't huge, but that really isn't necessary.  Movin' Shoes is all about great service.  The people they hire really know what…

Real Wood Furniture Shoppe

6106 Avenida Encinas
Ste F
Carlsbad, CA 92011

Keith H. writes: Nick has been exceptionally helpful and patient with my ever changing orders. I have been able to give him a general idea of what I want and he always comes up with what I need. He has been able to custom order furniture and cabinets for my different…

L'elysee Nails

937 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: A really nice place in one of the best outdoor shopping plazas in North County (The Lumberyard). Very nice interior makes this spa nail salon inviting and soothing and to top it off it is very clean if you know what I mean. Nail salons can get pretty…

Vigilucci's PiZZERiA & PANiNOTECA

534 N. Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Located in the Leucadia section of Encinitas and adjacent to the Roadhouse Grille is this very awesome pizza and paninoteca restaurant. The pizza is made in a ceiling high stone oven and it shows in the flavor. It sports a very lovely and stylish…

Holistic Wellness Center

4401 Manchester Ave
Suite 107
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Shawn & Martin Feisst own and run this business in the East end of Encinitas. They are fabulous holistic wellness practitioners who have been serving the community for almost a decade. Martin does amazing cranial sacrum therapy work and his wife…

Moonlight Motors

215 Melrose Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: In an effort to support local small businesses, I decided to take my honda here for an oil change after receiving a flyer from Moonlight offering "locals only" discounts. I ended up saving $10 of the usual $35 charge for my oil change. My ONLY gripe…

Formality Dance Academy

429 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: If you're serious about dance particularly hip-hop then why not study with the best? This award-winning academy is world-renown for their choreography and dancers some of whom are as young as 7. They do have a 5-7 year-old team which is…

Chuao Chocolatier

937 S Coast Highway
Encinitas, CA 92024

gemini r. writes: Chuao Chocolatier is just fantastic! Anyone who is a true chocolate connoisseur knows the best chocolate in the world is single origin Venezuelan chocolate. Chuao marries this premium Venezuelan chocolate with innovative recipes and flavors. Check…

Chuao Chocolate Cafe

937 S Coast Hwy
Suite C-109
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Chuao Chocolatiers is a cafe whose main ingredient is coco from central Venezuela. Their chocolates are crafted using traditional European techniques and are made with no preservative or artificial anything.  Your palate will be able to tell the…

The Madd Potter

310 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The Madd Potter is a wonderful outdoor shop featuring beautiful pottery, large outdoor plants and garden accessories including beautiful fountains from Italy and Vietnam. Some of the companies that they carry include Talavera pottery and The Trevi…

Mog & Rue

937 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jane L. writes: Excellent! Outstanding  =)

Yes, I've only been there once...but once was enough to convince me...
I love the selection of clothing, unique finds and high quality.  Very Stylish dresses, jackets, necklaces... I remember them having LOTS of nice dresses.…

Pei Wei Asian Diner

1560 Leucadia Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie T. writes: I'm not going to go overboard here... it's pseudo-Asian fast food. I'll admit that I eat here, all the time, mostly because it's fast and convenient without being totally horrible for me. They have tofu, and wonton soup with chicken instead of the…

Women's Integrative Health

477 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: Although some might find it uncomfortable to write/read a review about a ... lady doctor... the simple fact remains, they exist & women have to go the them. period.... (no pun intended) Now that we have that out of the way, Dr. Sieu Truong at Women's…

Swim West

120 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Brooke R. writes: The lady that owns this place is so nice!  She spent hours with me as I tried on a million swimsuits for my lifeguard summer job.  Then, she gave me a discount without me asking for it.  Great selection.

Janae Nute Esthetician

206 N El Camino Real
Phase Three Hair & Art Salon
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Everyone loves Janae as she truly puts her heart and soul into her work.  Also a massage therapist and certified yoga instructor, Janae directs healing energy into every facial and waxing session. She is warm and friendly and always ready to serve.…

Stacey Lin MD

477 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Stephanie C. writes: Love her!  I can always get a fast appointment and it's convienent to the area.  I feel comfortable with her.  She is nice and knowledgable.  And there is a pharmacy right downstairs!

Living Water Rejuvenation Center

1040 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Living Water is a natural detoxing center that uses colon hydrotherapy and  electro-lymphatic treatments to help you achieve optimum health. This is not for everyone but I can tell you this, it works and Opra is a big fan. I used this service after…

Thrifty Threads

607 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jay D. writes: It's totally in plain sight, and nobody notices it?

Every once in awhile I cruise in and find a gem.  Even cooler is during Halloween when they have costumes for sale.

I've rented a gorilla suit (the chicken costume didn't fit) and a trendy pirate…

World Auto Body

140 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a primo place to get all your bodywork done on your auto that is. But you never know they may be able to service your physical body as well...at least the mechanics expressed an interest. Never mind.

They just do great work and the owner (I…

Ding King

591 Westlake St Ste D
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The Ding King, Brian Samanski has been de-dinging surfboards since the beginning of time.... well not really that long. But anyway, he's considered an expert in his field so your baby will definitely be in good hands with this doctor.

Check out the…