- 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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Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.
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9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
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Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
41.1 Miles
More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
41.2 Miles
Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
41.3 Miles
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
41.3 Miles
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
41.6 Miles
From its location adjacent to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach is popular with divers who use the large rock as a diving board, even though it is not the smartest idea. The beach is a popular wedding site.
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A moderately challenging hiking trail that leads hikers among the mansions of South Laguna Beach, the Valido Trail offers several stunning vistas and provides a brief but vigorous hiking workout.
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29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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The Crown Valley Community Park serves as the center for the city's recreation programs and events. It features a pool with several diving boards, an outdoor amphitheater, 30 picnic tables, two soccer fields and a botanical preserve.
41.7 Miles
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29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Celebrating horticulture, the Niguel Botanical Preserve features an array of plants and flowers, many native to Southern California. Open to the public daily, the park is equipped with walking trails and benches for added convenience.