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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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Encinitas in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Encinitas include American Airlines, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Encinitas. 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 Midway and NextCar, 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Encinitas include American Airlines, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Encinitas departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Encinitas. 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 Midway and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Encinitas

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Encinitas

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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, 855 reviews)
$98+
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Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 911 reviews)
$121+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 487 reviews)
$162+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 853 reviews)
$301+
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 28 reviews)
$509+
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Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 490 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Encinitas

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Encinitas is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Encinitas costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Encinitas.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Encinitas is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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