- Our list of the best things to do in Encinitas, California, features the top 378 nearby activities — including 171 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Encinitas, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
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Grab a board and hit the waves with surfing lessons that teach students the art of the ocean
2.2 Miles
86%
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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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.
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There are private lessons, surf camps, group lessons, and a competitive camp at the Sufin Fire Surf School. Lifeguards and surfers, who make sure safety comes first, run the school that are patient and knowledgeable about the sport.
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The Solterra Winery & Kitchen is a winery with a tasting room that offers lunch and dinner. The winery holds special events such as happy hour, winery tours, live entertainment nights, and 'Ladies Night'.
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Visitors who are interested in learning to surf may enjoy what South Swell Surf Lessons has to offer. The site offers individual surf lessons for guests who are seeking personalized teaching and group lessons for families and friends to enjoy.
5.8 Miles
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.
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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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Solterra Winery makes and sells a variety of wines, all made from locally-sourced grapes from California and Mexico. They offer tours of the vineyards, tastings, and a kitchen that serves an array of Mediterranean tapas.
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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.
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11 votes
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.