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Cottonwood Creek Park

City park offering basketball & tennis courts, a gazebo, picnic facilities & a kids' play area.

San Elijo State Beach

2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.

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Cardiff Beach

Moonlight Beach Trail

Olympus Park

Leucadia Farmers Market

Sea Cliff County Park

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Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)

A steep stairway leads to this compact area of sandy shoreline, locally known as Beacon's Beach.

Orpheus Park

Encinitas Community Park

44-acre recreational area featuring multi-use sports fields, a huge skate park & open space.

Glen Park

Oakcrest Park

Park with a horseshoe pit, bocce ball & basketball courts, plus a playground, trails & picnic areas.

Cardiff Sports Park

City-owned green space with baseball & multi-purpose fields plus a children's playground.

Annie's Canyon Trail

Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.

Leucadia Oaks Park

Grandview Surf Beach

White sandy beach below cliff bluffs with a well known surfing break & clifftop parking.

Cardiff State Beach

Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby.