Outdoors in Encinitas

Sea Cliff County Park

Annie's Canyon Trail

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

Encinitas Dog Park

Grass dog park with fenced sections, umbrellas & benches, plus agility equipment & a water fountain.

Encinitas Community Park

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

Fox Point Farms

Olympus Park

Cottonwood Creek Park

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

Glen Park

San Diego Botanic Garden

Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.

D Street Viewpoint

San Elijo State Beach

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

Cardiff Sports Park

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

Encinitas Skate Park, (Poods)

H Street Viewpoint

Cardiff State Beach

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

Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)

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

Cardiff Beach

Orpheus Park

Leucadia Farmers Market

Grandview Surf Beach

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