All About Encinitas

Known as the birthplace of the California yoga movement, and coastal surf vibes. Join our tour and grab your plate as the laid-back vibe of Encinitas’ surf community rolls into a hand full of the best restaurants in San Diego.
You’ll savor an array of bites along the historical Highway 101, originally named El Camino Real and translated as “The King’s Highway. While strolling the historic highway, you will learn about Encinitas history, culture and architecture, including the famous Encinitas boat houses named, SS Encinitas and SS Moonlight.
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Encinitas is also known as the surf and flower capital of the world?
Swami’s Reef’” and “Swamis”, is an internationally known surfing spot, a point break located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. Swami’s was named after Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, because the grounds and hermitage of the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram, built in 1937, overlook this reef point. The Beach Boys’ famous song, “Surfin’ USA,” was inspired by Encinitas, now grab your board and hit the waves
Did you know that at one point in time 70% of the poinsettia flower market were grown in Encinitas, California, hence the designation “Flower Capital”. The poinsettia flower has become the living symbol of Christmas and it’s the No. 1 flowering potted plant in America, even though it’s only sold six weeks out of the year.