Visit Encinitas

In between beach walks, surfing, swimming, and soaking up our perfect coastal weather, there's plenty happening around town this weekend!

🎶 Tonight: Kick off the weekend early at Summer Nights: Folk Night at the San Diego Botanic Garden.

🎨 Through Saturday: Bid on one of 85 original hand-painted Arts Alive banners before online bidding closes at www.artcanthurtyou.org/ArtsAlive! Then join the excitement at the Live Auction on Sunday, August 9, with a reception at 1:30 p.m. and the auction beginning at 2 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center.

🎵 Sunday Afternoon: Enjoy live music and ocean breezes at the Moonlight Beach Summer Concert brought to you by the City of Encinitas

🌾 Sunday Evening: Experience Threads of the Land at Fox Point Farms—a unique celebration honoring Encinitas farming legend Miguel Angel Uribe Jacobo featuring a sustainable fashion show by local designer Sita Thompson, Indigenous and Mexican cultural performances, a conscious vendor market, and more. Tickets at www.foxpointfarms.com

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or lucky enough to call Encinitas home, there's no better place to spend your summer. 🌴

📍Plan your weekend at VisitEncinitasCA.com

📅 August is packed with reasons to Visit Encinitas!

Looking for your next summer adventure? Our newest blog rounds up the month's can't-miss events, local experiences, and insider tips—all in one place.

✨ Summer Nights at San Diego Botanic Garden
🎶 Moonlight Beach Concerts brought to you by the City of Encinitas
🚗 Encinitas Cruise Night
🍽️ Taste of Encinitas
🎨 LeucadiArt Walk brought to you by Leucadia 101 Main Street Association
🛍️ Farmers Markets at Leucadia Farmers Market and
🍺 Brewery Tours

Plus plenty of ideas for beaches, dining, shopping, family fun, and ways to beat the summer heat.

Read the full guide now at VisitEncinitasCA.com and start planning your perfect August getaway!

🌊 Visit Encinitas—where summer never ends.

✨ Your perfect summer weekend starts in Encinitas! 🌿🐾

From beach days and sunset cocktails to tacos, live music and coastal adventures, there are endless ways to soak up the season in our laid-back beach town!

What would you add to this bucket list? Share your favorite Encinitas summer tradition! ☀️
Start planning your perfect sunny day at VisitEncinitasCA.com. 😎

✨ This weekend, trade the rush for fresh air, live music, local flavors, and community fun. Whether you're looking for a relaxing Friday evening or a tail-wagging Sunday adventure, Encinitas has your weekend covered.

🌅 Friday: Kick off the weekend at Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms (5–8 p.m.) with live music, food & drink specials, family-friendly fun, and a beautiful sunset over the farm. More info here: https://www.foxpointfarms.com/events/

🐶 Sunday August 2: Head to the 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) at Encinitas Community Park! Hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas, this favorite community event returns with dog-friendly vendors, activities, and NEW this year—the Corgi & Dachshund Run! 🐕 More info here: https://www.cardiff101.com/events-calendar/dogdays26

How are you spending your weekend in Encinitas?

🍦 It's the final week of National Ice Cream Month, and there's no sweeter way to celebrate than with an Encinitas Ice Cream Crawl! 🌊☀️

From handcrafted small-batch scoops to authentic Italian gelato and creamy frozen treats, Encinitas is full of delicious stops waiting to be discovered.

🍨 Your crawl starts here:
📍 Jo Jo's Creamery
📍 Cali Creamin'
📍 Gelato 101
📍 Scoopy Scoopy
📍 Little Fox Cups & Cones
📍 Mochichi Donuts

Make it your mission to visit one—or all five! Whether you're a classic vanilla fan, love adventurous flavors, or can't resist a waffle cone, there's a sweet treat with your name on it.

👇 Tell us in the comments: Which Encinitas ice cream stop is your favorite?

Your perfect Encinitas weekend starts today! 🌴

🐾 Kick things off tonight at Yappy Hour at VAGA Restaurant & Bar at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, where ocean views, delicious food and drinks, and furry friends come together for a great cause.

Then make a weekend of it:

🏖️ Relax on our beautiful beaches.
🛍️ Explore local boutiques along Historic Highway 101.
🍽️ Discover incredible restaurants and cafés.
🚆 Skip the traffic and hop aboard the COASTER from the Encinitas Station to Comic-Con International in downtown San Diego—it's one of the easiest ways to get there!

And don't miss Sunday's free Moonlight Beach Concert hosted by the City of Encinitas from 3:00-5:00 p.m., featuring the spirit of Aloha with Slack Key “Ohana, for the perfect way to wrap up your weekend by the sea. 🎶🌅

Where will your Encinitas adventure begin?

Can’t wait!

Good drinks, great company, and a chance to make a difference for animals? Count us in.

Join us for Yappy Hour at in Encinitas on Thursday, July 23, and bring your four-legged best friend along for an evening of ocean views, coastal breezes, and delicious bites.

Enjoy:
• $12 house margaritas
• $10 puppy patties
• A dog-friendly patio with beautiful coastal views

Best of all, 15% of featured food and beverage sales will be donated to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, helping provide care and second chances for animals in need.

Grab your pup and we'll see you at The Perch at VAGA on Thursday, July 23!

🐶 Two more days until one of the most paws-itively fun evenings of the summer!

Join Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Vaga Restaurant at the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas this Thursday for Yappy Hour—an evening of ocean views, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and plenty of tail wags. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds supports Rancho Coastal Humane Society, so you can sip, socialize, and give back at the same time.

Bring your four-legged best friend and experience one of Encinitas' most unique summer events! 🌊🐾

📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 VAGA at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

☀️ This weekend in Encinitas -- beach weather is calling! Here are just a few additional reasons to stay and play in Encinitas and make our coastal town your home base! 🌊

Spend the morning soaking up the sun at one of our beautiful beaches, then head out to experience some of the best events along the coast:

🏇 The Del Mar Races kick off this weekend www.dmtc.com
🎶 Tramonto Music Festival at the Encinitas Library | July 17–19 City of Encinitas
🚶‍♀️ Encinitas Historical Walking Tour | July 18 10:00 a.m. Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse

The best part? Skip the traffic and hop aboard the COASTER from the Encinitas station for a scenic, stress-free ride to Del Mar. It's the easiest way to enjoy the races and everything our coastal communities have to offer. After the races, return to Encinitas for dinner, sunset views, and our relaxed coastal atmosphere.

🌴 Less traffic. More beach. More fun!

📍Plan your weekend: VisitEncinitasCA.com

🌅✨ Tonight's summer plans? Officially upgraded. 🚗☀️ It's Encinitas Cruise Night! 🚗🎶

Head to Historic Highway 101 tonight to check out an incredible lineup of classic cars, enjoy live music, and explore the local shops, restaurants, and coastal vibes that make Encinitas unforgettable.

Grab dinner, take a sunset stroll, and experience one of summer's favorite traditions in the heart of Encinitas!

📍 Historic Highway 101
🗓️ Tonight 5:30-7:30 p.m.