- TripBuzz found 288 things to do with kids in or near Encinitas, California, including 268 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
- From Moonlight Beach to Leucadia Surf School, the Encinitas area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Beaches, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Considered to be a beach city, Encintas is located on the southern coast of California. Set in San Diego County and 25 miles from San Diego itself, Encintas is a largely populated beachside area. With five separate areas of the cities, visitors can enjoy surfing, golfing, art galleries, and an oceanfront view on any trip.
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Open to visitors of all skill levels, Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers stand up paddle board rentals to take out on the ocean. Novices are taken out on the calm waters of the lagoon before progressing to the ocean.
2.3 Miles
The Peace Surf School provides training and education for the beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer. One on one lessons are available as are lessons for small groups. Lessons focus on surfing skills and personal well being.
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636 pacific coast hwy, Encinitas, CA
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Offering daily surf drop-ins and lessons, Surfin Fire Premiere Surf Lessons is a great place to learn how to surf. The attention they give to their students is unparalleled and the staff really make sure ocean safety comes first.
1.3 Miles
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
0.6 Miles
The place is an exceptional place to get private surf lessons or to give kids something to do after school or in the summer at their surf camps. Dawn Patrol Surf Lessons also offer events and parties.
0.7 Miles
La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
1.6 Miles
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450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
1.3 Miles
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
2.2 Miles
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28 votes
695 Normandy St, corner of Normandy Rd and Piraeus, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Weidner's Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery of flowers that home grows 90% of its displayed products. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including a Succulent Tree Class and Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours.
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67 votes
1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Visitors of the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course will be able to play on a golf course with five sets of tees. The site also features a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers a full bar, a cafe, ocean views, and a stone fireplace for guests to enjoy.