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Downtown Encinitas - a 1960's Beach Town

Encinitas called So Cal's Last Sleepy Surf Haven
by Men's Journal Magazine in March 2009

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Encinitas is blessed with 6 miles of gorgeous beaches ? eleven of them! Whether it?s surfing, swimming, scuba diving, boogie-boarding, sunning, reading a book, jogging, volley-balling or just basking in the serenity of a secluded beach, Encinitas has it all. The Inn At Moonlight Beach is closer to the ocean than any other Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Cardiff or Solana Beach hotel or inn. More about Encinitas Beaches Swami's Beach Surf lessons

Six Things You Must Do
When Visiting Encinitas California

By Terry Hunefeld

What is it about Encinitas California that?s so intriguing, so special? Yes, it?s a beautiful beach town, but what makes it so different from other beach towns in San Diego county? The answer is, in part, the fact that Encinitas is ?lost in time? back in the 1960?s, when California was a simpler place. You can experience some of that feel by visiting the following ?must see? places:

1. Take A Walk In A Rainforest

Quail Botanical Gardens consists of more than 30 acres dedicated to the conservation of endangered and rare plants from around the world. Every day tours and nature walks take visitors down scenic trails, through unique gardens, desert gardens, rare bamboo groves, native plant gardens, a tropical rainforest, climate landscapes of the Mediterranean, a succulent garden, a tropical fruit garden and a one-of-a-kind children's garden. The Gardens are a lovely and peaceful ? a place where you can see myriad butterflies, birds and an occasional rabbit hopping across your path. Here you will find a special place where you can easily spend an entire day simply enjoying the nature and all its beauty ? a garden that everyone will enjoy.

2. Learn To Surf

Kahuna Bob?s Surf School has been a local legend in Encinitas for nearly 25 years. His distinctive and engaging teaching style puts brand new surfers at ease during his group or private instruction. In 2009, the City of Encinitas awarded Kahuna Bob with an exclusive surf-lesson license at the best beginner surfing beach in Encinitas, Beacons Beach, where the waves break perfectly for beginning surfers.

3. Be Like A Beach Boy (or Girl)

World renown Swami?s Beach was made famous in 1963 by the Beach Boy?s hit song ?Surfin? USA.? Only two blocks from downtown Encinitas on U.S. Highway 101, Swami?s still draws the finest surfers in the world on a daily basis, making for wonderful watching from the cliffs above. A mammoth wooden staircase with built-in benches takes you down to the beach. The picnic tables along the cliff edge at the top are a breathtaking spot to sit and take in the sweeping views of the ocean and witness phenomenal surfing feats.

4. Take In One Of Them Newfangled ?Talkies?

If you wax nostalgic for a real old-time movie theater, take in a film at La Paloma Theatre, where they feature first-run hits, ?art? movies and surf/skate/snowboard/music film premieres. It?s THE place to see Rocky Horror Picture Show. La Paloma Theatre was built in 1928, and was one of the first theatres to show "Talkies" in 1927 with the Warner Brothers film "The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson.

5. Meditate At The Swami's Temple

Swami Yogananda came to Encinitas in 1936 and built the Self-Realization Temple on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. His philosophy of love and introspection still attracts thousands of followers from around the world. The beautiful Self-Realization Fellowship grounds ? lush gardens and Koi ponds ? are open to the public each day. Here you can walk, meditate, breathe deeply and put life into perspective ? the only sounds you might hear are singing birds and the pounding of the surf on the cliffs below.

6. Seriously Work On Your Tan

The most popular beach in all of North County San Diego is Moonlight Beach, just two blocks from downtown Encinitas ? it?s a wonderful spot to soak up sun, enjoy a picnic, play volleyball, surf, boogie-board, body surf, read a book, watch other people people-watch or simply take it easy. It?s a state park complete with plenty of parking, fine life guard stations, beach-gear rentals, showers, playground, snack and lunch shop and even fire-rings on the beach where you and your friends can enjoy bonfires late into the night.

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