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Happy 40th Anniversary to the City of Encinitas! 🥳 Forty years of coastal charm, community spirit, and memories worth celebrating!

Join the fun on Saturday, October 3, with anniversary festivities throughout Encinitas — from sandcastles and chalk art to ’80s line dancing, live music, and a movie under the stars. 🌴🕺🎶 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Here’s the full lineup:

📍 Moonlight Beach | 400 W. C St.
8 AM–4 PM — Sandcastle Exhibition
3:30–6:30 PM — 360° Video Booth
4–6 PM — BETAMAXX
6:30–8:30 PM — Back to the Future

📍 Pacific View Arts Center | 380 W. F St.
10 AM–4 PM — Screen Printing
12–3:30 PM — Chalk Art
2:30–4 PM — ’80s Line Dancing

📍 1883 Schoolhouse | 390 W. F St.
10 AM–2 PM — History Exhibit

📍 Cardiff 101 Farmers’ Market | 3333 Manchester Ave.
10 AM–2 PM — 40th Anniversary Celebration, Tote/Map Pickup & ’80s Outfit Contest

Pull out your best ’80s look and come celebrate 40 years of Encinitas! 😎

👉 See the full details at EncinitasCA.gov/40thAnniversary

☕ Happy National Coffee Day, Encinitas!

Around here, a coffee run can turn into a whole morning out! Sip a little history at Pannikin Coffee & Tea, catch up with a friend at Coffee Coffee, or grab your favorite order from Better Buzz Coffee. Then take the long way home—preferably with an ocean view. 🌊

Where’s your favorite Encinitas spot to get your caffeine fix? Give them a shout-out below! 👇

And that’s a wrap! Thank you, Encinitas for celebrating our 30th Annual Oktoberfest! Auf Wiedersehen!

The 30th Anniversary of Encinitas Oktoberfest and Artisan Faire is here! German food, b**r, music, dogs in liederhosen, stein holding contests, kids zone and more! Come on out for this fun family-friendly and dog- event! Happening now until 6:00 PM. Off El Camino Real and Mountain Vista Drive in Encinitas. Prost!🍻

☀️ This is how we do Local Summer in Encinitas…

Sunshine in the forecast, waves rolling in and plenty of reasons to spend the weekend by the beach. 🌊😎

Take a look through for a little Encinitas weekend inspiration—then trade your flip-flops for lederhosen and cap it all off at the 30th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest this Sunday! 🍺🥨

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Mountain Vista Drive
🎟️ FREE admission

Beach first. Brats later. That’s how Encinitas does fall. 🍻

Visit Encinitas - where summer never ends... https://visitencinitasca.com/

It's happening this weekend! The 30th Anniversary of Encinitas Oktoberfest is almost here! 🥨

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Mountain Vista Drive, Encinitas
🎟️ FREE admission

Bring the family, invite your friends and don’t forget Fido’s lederhosen for the dog costume contest at 1:15 p.m! Take the free shuttle from Flora Vista Elementary or ride your bike and use the complimentary bike valet.

🍻 Prost to 30 years!

Details: www.encinitasoktoberfest.com and https://visitencinitasca.com/

🌊 WEEKEND VIBES IN ENCINITAS ☀️

Surf culture, classic cars, live music and local markets—this weekend is packed with reasons to get out and explore!

🎬 Catch surf-film premieres and more at the at La Paloma Theatre
🚙 See an incredible lineup of classic woodies at The Wavecrest Woodie Meet at Moonlight Beach
🎶 Enjoy two evenings of free Courtyard Rhythms concerts in the Lumberyard
🥕 Shop fresh and local at the Cardiff Farmers Market on Saturday and Leucadia Farmers Market on Sunday
🌿 Welcome the new season at San Diego Botanic Garden
🏄 Celebrate California Surfing Day on Sunday with a session—or simply watch the waves from the Swami’s overlook

Come for one event or make a weekend of it. Around here, the forecast calls for sunshine, surf and unmistakable Encinitas energy. ✨

Find more things to see and do at https://visitencinitasca.com/