Encinitas
Encinitas (meaning “hills of live oaks” in Spanish) is a coastal community in San Diego County covering 21.5 square miles with a population of 62,774. It is actually a conglomeration of communities (Cardiff, Leucadia, Olivenhain and Old and New Encinitas) which united in 1986 to form the City of Encinitas while still retaining their unique personalities. This blending of communities contributes to the great variety of pursuits and lifestyles available to residents of the community, chief among these being flower cultivation and surfing.
The western boundary of Encinitas consists of six miles of stunningly beautiful beaches, most of which are a surfer’s dream come true. With a near perfect climate and average year-round temperature of 72 degrees, surfers can ride great waves here throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »