Quail Botanical Gardens
The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo. Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures, landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.

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Flower Capital of the World - Encinitas CA
Encinitas is famous as the "Flower Capital of the World" and is home to an extensive collection of fine nurseries and gardens. Several of these wholesalers and retailers will ship fresh cut flowers to any destination in the world. This industry started with the poinsettias of Paul Ecke Ranch and has since grown to include many horticulture greenhouse operations.

Moonlight State Beach
This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar. This beach became popular in the early 1900's when local families would come here for midnight picnics - hence the name.

Leucadia State Beach - Beacon's Beach
948 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA; 760-633-2740; State Beach Website;
The City of Encinitas operates Leucadia State Beach (listed as Beacon's Beach). Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.

Leucadia Coastal Dining Adventures:
Leucadia Pizzaria - Italian Restaurant
Calypso Cafe

Leucadia Art Walk Festival [Late Aug]
Festival Website;
Two miles of talent along Highway 101, Musical and Dance performers.

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024; (760) 944-1936; Course Website;
18 championship holes in a unique setting carved from a magnificent sweep of bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Public course with five sets of tees.
Encinitas Ranch Mens Golf Club - Golf Tournaments

Leucadia Farmers Market - Sun 10AM-2PM
Paul Ecke Elementary School; Market Website;

Encinitas Accommodations:
More vacation resort lodging available in this area:
Cardiff Comfort Inn
Encinitas EconoLodge
Encinitas Howard Johnson
Encinitas Ocean Inn
Encinitas Portofino Inn
Leucadia Beach Inn
Moonlight Beach Best Western
Moonlight Beach Days Inn

Encinitas Econolodge - Moonlight Beach
410 North Coast Highway US-101
This Encinitas Vacation Lodge has easy access to Moonlight Beach and is only five miles to Legoland California. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, All guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators and coffee makers. In addition, some rooms include microwaves. Handicap accessible rooms are also available. This is a 100 percent non-smoking hotel. Pet Accommodation

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Encinitas Howard Johnson - Leucadia
607 Leucadia Blvd
The ideal location for both business travelers visiting Carlsbad Business Centers and leisure travelers visiting local beaches, Legoland California, Quail Gardens and other San Diego attractions. Spacious guest rooms feature microwave, refrigerator, free wireless high speed internet, and in room coffee. Howard Johnson guests may enjoy the complimentary Rise and Dine hot breakfast buffet.

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Encinitas Ocean Inn
1444 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024;
Location: Near Leucadia Blvd junction with Coast Highway
The Ocean Inn embodies the warmth of Leucadia with personalized service, newly remodeled interiors in each room, free continental deluxe breakfast and lush landscaping. One can enjoy the air-conditioned Mini Suit rooms, watch TV, dine at great local restaurants, or treat oneself to the Jacuzzi rooms.

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Leucadia Beach Inn
1322 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024;
Location: Near Leucadia Blvd junction with Coast Highway
The Ocean Inn features hotel rooms that are large with every amenity that you would expect in your own home. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned. They feature Spanish tile floors, modern tub baths, kitchenettes with stove tops, microwave ovens and refrigerators, cable TV, and coffee makers and toasters on request. WiFi Internet connections are also available. All rooms are non-smoking.

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