Founded more than 100 years ago, the City of Encinitas is made up of five communities:Leucadia, historic Encinitas, new Encinitas, Olivenhain and Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Located 25 miles north of San Diego, Encinitas is a cozy introduction to Southern California neighborhood-style culture. Known for its gorgeous beaches, botanical bounty and spiritual awareness, downtown Encinitas and its surrounding coastal towns offer outdoor activities, healthy living, afternoons of shopping and garden strolling, outstanding cuisine, beautiful golf courses, and highly rated schools.

The beaches of Encinitas, found in Leucadia, Encinitas and Cardiff, have beautiful views and bluffs. . There are many stretches of beach that lie between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and La Costa.

Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the new Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole par 72 course with panoramic ocean views