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Encinitas聽is a beach town in the聽US聽state of聽California, north of central聽San Diego. Its position on six miles of the聽Pacific Ocean聽and the legendary swells that form offshore have given rise to its reputation as a top surfing destination. Summers are short, warm, and dry, while winters are cool and cloudy. It is an eclectic, diverse city with a laidback charm and myriad opportunities to experience the outdoors.

Geography And Climate Of Encinitas

Encinitas is 26 miles north of the center of San Diego and 96 miles southeast of聽Los Angeles. The city is within San Diego County and is considered a suburb of the city of San Diego. Situated directly between Batiquitos Lagoon and San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas basks along six miles of the Pacific coastline. However, as parts of the city are built on beach and dune ridges, 80-120 feet above sea level, blufftop and cliff erosion are a concern. Swami鈥檚 State Marine Conservation Area lies directly offshore, designated to protect kelp forests, surf grass beds, and rocky reef areas. Low tides expose rich sea life, including brittle stars, sea hares, and octopuses.

罢丑别听K枚ppen climate classification聽ranks Encinitas as having a cold summer Mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is 61.5掳F, ranging from average lows of 48掳F in January to highs of 75 and 76掳F in February, May, and June. Humidity is at its highest in August, when it is 76.2%, and at its lowest in November with 70.9%. The city sees around 16 days and 14.9 inches of rainfall annually, compared to the contiguous US average annual precipitation of 30.28 inches in 2020. May to August is the driest time. The area sees 263 sunny days a year and an average of 0 inches of snow.

Brief History Of Encinitas

The Diegue帽o (or Kumeyaay), Dieguitos, and La Jollan people originally settled the area on both sides of what is now the US-Mexico border. Diegue帽os, who had converted to Catholicism, assisted the Spanish in building coastal missions.聽Mexico聽governed Encinitas until 1800. Jabez Pitcher filed a claim for 160 acres near the railroad tracks in 1883. The population doubled when eleven members of the Hammond family arrived in 1883. Cottonwood Creek provided a water supply for people and steam locomotives. The 1920s saw a proliferation of bulb planting operations. The city was named for the oak trees that flourished when Encinitas was first explored by Gaspar de Portol谩, the Governor of聽Baja California. From its exploration in 1767 to today, there are fewer of these oak trees, but such an abundance of flowers, poinsettia, and other plant and bulb nurseries, that the city has earned the nickname of 鈥淔lower Capital of the 海角社区.鈥�

Demographics And Economy Of Encinitas

The United States Census Bureau (USCB) estimated Encinitas鈥檚 population to be about 62,082 as of April 1, 2020, up from the 2010 figure of 59,518. Of these, 50.3% were female and 49.7% male, with 5.6% under five years of age, 21.2% under eighteen, and 18.6% over 65. The USCB reported that 76.4% of residents identify as White (not Hispanic or Latino), 3.8% as Asian, 0.4% as Black or African American, and 15.9% as Hispanic or Latino. Furthermore, 12.7% of the city鈥檚 population were born outside the US, and 3,009 identified as veterans. According to the USCB, the median household income was $120,488, while the previous twelve months鈥� per capita income was $65,990, placing Encinitas just above the national US average of $63,416. The poverty rate was 7.2%. Between 2016 and 2020, 64.4% of those over 16 were in the civilian labor force.

Attractions In And Around Encinitas

San Diego Botanic Garden

This 37-acre plant paradise was established in 1970 and today houses more than 5,000 species, including many rare items. Fifteen gardens represent 海角社区 regions, plus there are twelve demonstration gardens, three children鈥檚 gardens, and the US鈥檚 largest bamboo collection.

Swami鈥檚 Beach

You will find Swami鈥檚 Beach鈥攁 popular surf break鈥攁t the southernmost part of the city鈥檚 coastline. It鈥檚 an ideal spot for surfing, people-watching, or watching the sunset reflect off the golden spires of the clifftop Self-Realization Center.

Moonlight State Beach

One of the most accessible of Encinitas鈥檚 beaches, Moonlight State Beach is found at a point where the cliffs, bluffs, and dunes drop down closer to sea level. It boasts volleyball courts, a playground, snack bars, showers, and beach fire pits.

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center

Nearly one thousand acres of wetland stretch across this shallow-water estuary, an incomparable destination for birders, artists, and runners. Trails traverse varied terrain, from slat marsh to mixed chaparral to riparian scrub.

Laidback Encinitas, with its stunning beaches, incredible coastline, and desirable quality of living, is home to stars of the surf and skate 海角社区s, such as Tia Blanco, Tony Hawke, Rob Machado, and Shawn White. With its eclectic boutiques, coffee shops, and historic theater, its captivating downtown is a wonderful place to retire after a morning in the surf or on the beach. A year-round calendar of outdoor events and festivals keeps this laidback city entertained, from Oktoberfest, the Fall Festival, and April Street Fair, to Encinitas Bazaar Marketplace.