What is it about California surf towns that are so darn appealing?
Aside from the beautiful surf bods boards?
Might be the laid-back vibe that automatically makes you feel like you’re on a holiday. Obviously having the wide open ocean so close by has that effect. You certainly don’t have to be a surfer to enjoy it.
After the food/wine show in San Diego, we headed to this enchanting town for a couple more nights.
Recently named among the 20 best surf towns in the world by National Geographic, Encinitas wears its surf history proudly. Located along six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, Encinitas is an unspoiled reminder of the historic Highway 101 beach culture that thrived in the mid-1900s.
The city’s eclectic downtown has long drawn surfers and hippies with its unique and dynamic blend of San Diego’s top surf shops, coffee houses and record stores, not to mention the beaches in Encinitas are coveted by locals as hidden gems.
Loads of great dining options too. The vegan Thai restaurant “Plumeria” had wonderful dishes to choose from.
Found the best wine store called “MERITAGE Wine Market” with exceptional & unique bottles.
Encinitas is alternately known as the “Flower Capital of the World,” because of its extensive collection of unique nurseries and gardens, most extensive of which is the San Diego Botanic Garden, and the world’s leading grower of the Christmas flower, the poinsettia. From Downtown Encinitas restaurants along the Historic Highway 101 to Beachside Encinitas Hotels, this coastal town makes for a perfect relaxing vacation and getaway.
A few photos from San Diego’s “Seaport Village” that I wanted to share:
A little more touristy but nice to walk around nonetheless.
Photos: d. king
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