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How to get there
Where to stay
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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, Q'ero (564 S. Coast Highway 101) and Solterra Winery and Kitchen (934 North Coast Hwy 101) are great picks.

When to visit Encinitas

Encinitas in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Encinitas in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Encinitas is called Encinitas, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Encinitas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 92 miles from Encinitas. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Encinitas, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Encinitas is called Encinitas, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Encinitas is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 92 miles from Encinitas. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Encinitas

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Encinitas

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Encinitas

Average rates range from around $696 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $547 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Encinitas

Most booked hotels in Encinitas

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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 709 reviews)
$358+
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Lakehouse Hotel And Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 453 reviews)
$189+
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Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 432 reviews)
$161+
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 20 reviews)
$547+
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, 943 reviews)
$179+
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 800 reviews)
$238+
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Renting a car in Encinitas

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Encinitas, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Encinitas, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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