Encinitas is comprised of the communities of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia, New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, and Olivenhain. This beautiful city has much to offer in activities and entertainment for all ages as well a a variety of Encititas properties for sale to choose from.
There is a scenic coastline famous for its beaches, surfing, and breathtaking sunsets, numerous dining options from casual and quick to relaxed fine dining at Zagat-rated restaurants and everything in between. There are also a vareity of shopping options to meet any customer's needs.
The western city border running along the Pacific Ocean is Old Encinitas, which includes Leucadia and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The atmosphere is unconventional, earthy, and bohemian, offering an assortmentfabuloius Encinitias homes for sale to choose from. Relaxed and care free is the order of the day in Encinitias, CA. Popoular activities include sightseeing at the Meditation Gardens and Self-Realization Center south of Moonlight Beach, sipping steamy lattes at the Pannikin, browsing through the eclectic Seaside Bazaar, antique and thrift shops along Coast Highway 101, surfing, sunbathing and the list of things to do in Encinitias, CA goe on and on.
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The Adventure Ski and Snowboard School is the only school in southern California that features the revolving carpet ski machine, where students can learn skiing and snowboarding and advanced/pro skiers can train before hitting the slopes. Night life in this part of the city is exciting with many bars and lounges to choose from including D Street Bar and Grill and Yogi’s, both of which offer nightly entertainment and dancing. Fine dining is everywhere in Old Encinitas.
A variety of cute cafes and bistros like The 3rd Corner or Swami’s, and authentic, savory restaurants such as Via de Trattoria and Vigiluccis are popular to locals. Taco stands dot Coast Highway where you can get authentic Mexican food quickly and for a reasonable price. Encinitas diners have a great selection of food choices to suit any taste and restaurant ambiance for that special occasion or event. Most of Encinitas was once devoted to agriculture and the floral industry. There is still a presence of growers, including the Ecke Ranch, where most of the poinsettias in the world originate.
New Encinitas, CA
The east side of town or New Encinitas and Olivenhain is newer as construction moved eastward from the coast, offering Encinitas homes for sale to suit every lifestyle and budget. On the way toward El Camino Real and Olivenhain, everything is more suburban with many visitors coming from all around to stop and do some shopping.
The sophisticated Forum shopping center, located on the border of South Carlsbad and Encinitas on El Camino Real and Calle Barcelona, has much to offer to people of all ages and interests. Stores and restaurants include Jimbo’s for the health conscious, Sur la Table, Z Gallerie, Borders Books, Casa de Bandini for a taste of authentic Mexican food, Anthropologie, and an Apple store for the technically savvy, to name a few.
Other, more familiar restaurants include El Torito, Buca di Beppo, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Cold Stone, and Panera. Directly across the street on Leucadia Boulevard is the Town Center Encinitas Ranch shopping center, which includes Target, Office Depot, Ross, Stater Bros, and Petsmart, among other needed services.
Real Estate in Encinitas, CA
Real estate in Encinitas is quite varied. Quaint older cottages, sleek moderns, and Tuscan style villas, dominate the coastal areas. Many homeowners enjoy the location and the white water views. Expect higher prices because of the location and strong demand for these views. Older homes for sale in Encinitas in the neighborhoods on the west side are purchased with renovation in mind.
To the east Encinitas homes include newer single-family developments, condominiums, and apartments. Large contiguous neighborhoods and high density complexes exist throughout. The community, or "colony" of Olivenhain is comprised of many large estate homes. Many of these properties contain groves of trees including citrus, avocado and other agriculture and facilities for boarding horses and equestrian pursuits. There is something for every taste and budget in Encinitas.
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