Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Encinitas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Encinitas

With a population of 59.518, Encinitas is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Encinitas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Encinitas

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff (2526 South Coast Hwy) and Herb & Sea (131 W D St) are great picks.

When to visit Encinitas

Encinitas in December
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Encinitas in December
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Encinitas

Plane

When flying to Encinitas, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Encinitas include United Airlines, American Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Encinitas. The train station in Encinitas is called Encinitas, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Encinitas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 147 km from Encinitas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Encinitas, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Encinitas include United Airlines, American Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Encinitas. The train station in Encinitas is called Encinitas, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Encinitas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 147 km from Encinitas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Encinitas

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario

Airlines serving Encinitas

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,321 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Encinitas

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach and Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas.

Where to stay in popular areas of Encinitas

Most booked hotels in Encinitas

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Leucadia Beach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 871 reviews)
$118+
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Lakehouse Hotel And Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 495 reviews)
$165+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 489 reviews)
$167+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 876 reviews)
$299+
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Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 554 reviews)
$215+
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Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 522 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Encinitas

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Encinitas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Encinitas is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Encinitas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Encinitas is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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