Rustic Rooster

930 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Mick G. writes: Rustic Rooster is a novelty in Encinitas.

It has managed to remain open as so many of the old furniture places that used to dot the street close.

They have some pretty cool stuff, and always ecletic finds.  It keeps you wanting to drop in and see if…

Kim's Alterations

566 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

David G. writes: Did you ever buy a pair of pants thinking they'd shrink a lot, only to wash them and find they hang off your ass like, well, a loose pair of pants hanging off your ass?  Ya, me too, and it's a bummer.  Then when you try to wear them with a belt you…

Leucadia 101 Main Street Association

216 N. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This association began to help preserve and revitalize this historic section of Old-Town Encinitas. Leucadia is primarily an artistic community that still maintains its laid-back vibe. This association helps business owners to thrive yet stay…

El Camino Bike Shop

121 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

David G. writes: Up until today I thought this bike shop was mostly beach cruisers.  I was wrong.

I needed a couple of last minute things in prep for an upcoming bike tour around Oregon.  After all, getting stuck in the middle of the Oregon desert 2 days from water…

Tannyhill Richard J DDS

1293 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a five star dentist for sure. I love my dentist even though I don't go as often as I should. Along with his wife who does all the paperwork, they run a smooth little dentistry that they share with another great dentist. They have limited…

Divinity Salon & Boutique

583 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

deb n. writes: A hair salon in the back and clothing up front.  Expensive clothing.  The sale rack did have some slippers on sale for $5, originally $30 but mismatched sizes.

A Children's Garden

1421 Burgundy Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is one of the best places to send your pre-school child. This family-run business has been in business for over 30 years with two other locations--Encinitas and Vista. Kathy is the head cheese and her daughter runs this location. All I can say…

Shatto & Sons Custom T-Shirts

696 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This custom T-shirt shop has been around since the 70's and still serves up that old-school flavor. Although they can put anything you like on a T-shirt or cap, they do have their own unique design sense. Also a retail shop, you can buy shirts with…

Surf Hut Art Gallery

Shatto & Sons
696 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Surf Hut is actually located in the back area of Shatto & Sons Custom T-Shirts in Leucadia. This gallery features two artists, Bob Merson and Sterling King whose paintings and photographs beautifully represent San Diego's surf culture, lifestyle and…

Alcala Pet Care

1273 Crest Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024

Ted D. writes: Great place with the most experienced staff around. The cattery is amazing.

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

137 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This Center began in 1983 and formerly called Solana Recyclers, helped to develop the first comprehensive curbside recycling program in San Diego County and in fact all of California. Funded by grants and community donations and with help from…

Encinitas Imports

949 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Encinitas Imports is a small shop specializing in spiritual items that promote personal growth and spiritual inspiration. Adjacent to the SRF ( Self Realization Fellowship) church, the shop sells many items based on the life and livelihood of…

VIP Notary Services

169 Saxony Rd
Ste 2125
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: Need a Notary Public? That's Me. My company, VIP Notary Services has several Mobile Notary Publics at your beck & call. With years of escrow experience signing real estate & loan documents, you can be confident that the Notaries at VIP will properly…

Nirwana Home and Garden

897 South Coast Highway 101
Suite f #103
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Yet another boutique home and garden shop in Downtown Encinitas. This lovely shop imports from Bali and carries patio and veranda style furniture made from wicker and teak. They also have many decor items that slant toward spiritual world art. This…

A Touch of Aloha

264 N Coast Hwy 101
Ste 5
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a great mini-spa owned and serviced by two Leucadians who embrace the eclectic and holistic spirit of this neighborhood. They offer the typical spa services including electrolysis, waxing and permanent makeup. The main product for facials and…

Blue Fin Sushi Bar

257 El Camino Real
Ste D & E
Encinitas, CA 92024

Victor C. writes: Dinner Review

Came here with a friend on a weekday night. No waiting (Sushi Bar or Table -- chose the table).

Using the rolls as a price gauge... it was $12.50 for a crunchy cut roll (which was pretty tasty I must say).

Everything else though, was…

Meritage Wine Market & Tasting Room

162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jim G. writes: Best wine store I've ever bought from.  Mark and Jason really know their wines!  They do tastings every Thursday and Friday with different themes each time.  Very reasonably priced for the price of the bottles they are pouring.  If you buy from them…

Encinitas Bicycle Retailer

559 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: A great bike shop for new cruisers which appear to be the bike of choice in SoCal. Of course you can get any style of bike here as they carry a wide range for both serious cyclists and recreational users. They have a great selection and are very…

Bella Moda

967 S Coast Highway 101 Ste 104
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: A unique clothing store with one of a kind items. Very festive and happy pieces, mostly from LA designers. Located in the soon-to-be very posh Lumbaryard outdoor shopping plaza, Bella Moda I only buys a few of each items so if you like it you better…

Jill VanMeter L.Ac.

1104 Gardenview Road
Blue Star Body Lounge
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Jill VanMeter is a healing arts therapist specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She has been treating patients for over 18 years and has helped me extensively with injuries in various parts of my body. My injuries healed rapidly…

Scott M. Jordan D.D.S.

285 N. El Camino Real #210
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dick L. writes: Dr. Jordan has been our family dentist for 10 years.

My wife found a pediatric dentist for our young daughter.  This guy had amazing teeth.  She asked him, "Which dentist do YOU use?"

He referred her to Dr. Jordan, and we've been very pleased ever…

Zamora Hair Design

3162 Carlsbad Blvd
Suite D
Encinitas, CA 92024

Mary E. writes: Paul is an easy-going, comfortable, talented, and insightful hair stylist.  He's the first person in a long time who took on my wavy and frizzy mop and came out with exactly the results I asked for.  He took time talking to me ahead of time, really…

Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

211 S. El Camino Real
#C
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alisa M. writes: This is one of the few restaurants that my son will let me drag him to.  It's because they have what he calls "chop chop" tables.  Isn't that cute for a 6 year old to say?  Except that he's 14.  But the show delights him as if he were a cute little…

The Encinitas Cafe

531 S Coast Highway 101
D and E Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

Anthony H. writes: encinitas cafe *with tears welling up* I love you...
when i was hungry you fed me...
when i was thirsty you qunched my thirst...
when i was done you made me pay...

thank you for peering into the emptiness that is my soul and seeing that i love french…

Leucadia Surf Shop

1144 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a simple and classic California surf shop. Expect to find a nice selection of boards, wetsuits and surf paraphernalia. They also rent boards, wetsuits and gear here all year round. They do carry essential such as warm jackets and standard…

Flippin' Pizza

215 S El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Craig W. writes: 5 stars for the website which has an in-yo-face New Yawk attitude and makes a big deal about the fact that this joint serves up true New York pizza.

I've had New York pizza.  New York pizza has been a friend of mine.  You, sir, are no New York pizza.…

Bety's Tacos Restaurant

1464 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Craig W. writes: I almost deducted a star because of your misspelled name, but I'll blame the error to your crappy signmaker.

Now THIS joint, my friends, is the real deal.  Muy, muy authentico.

Get this:  Carne adobado huarache.  Ho-lee shi'ite.  I literally licked my…

Flashbacks Recycled Fashion

628 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Marisa F. writes: This is a great place for a costume. They've got a huge variety from frumpy to super over the top sexy and a lot of sizes (S-XXL) for men and women. They've also got accessories like shoes, boots, wigs, sunglasses etc.

They've also got a "trade in"…

Santa Fe BBQ

1505 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Mark S. writes: Ask most people in San Diego what brisket is and you get a puzzled look as it isn't a familiar term in Southern California. If you want to find out what brisket is and what you've been missing - then this is the place I recommend you visit. I've…

it's a Love thing

466 North Coast Hwy. 101
Suite 7
Leucadia, CA 92024

Emily G. writes: Queue Celine, it's time to rock out, love style.  Cruise along the coast to It's a Love Thing for a heartwarming shop O' love.  NO NO, getcha ya mind outta the gutta, I don't mean a LOVE Shop, I mean a shop ABOUT love!  So, what's not to love?!  …

Calypso

576 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Allison H. writes: Call me romantic... the dude of my dreams will want to take me here all the time.

He'll like it that this place is really friendly.  I'll like the people who show up - the couples, the families, the children (and even dogs outside).  He'll like the…

Pamela Wells Fine Art & Web Design

136 Verdi Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: In addition to painting fine art inspirational pieces, Pamela Wells is a fine artist in Web design and development. She is very affordable and we like that a lot. Her work is exceptional and she will certainly design your site adhering to what best…

Douce et Romantique

937 South Coast Hwy
Suite C-101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Ladies and Gentlemen...have you every felt real French lace? OOh La La...Well this is the place for real French Lacey Lingerie. Most all is imported from France and truly in a class by itself as there is nothing like real French Lingerie.

The shop…

101 Encinitas Artists' Colony

90 N. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The artists colony in Encinitas has had many homes, however it appears that this location will probably stick. It's as its name says, an artist-run collective where locals artists in all genres including poets, and performers can create, perform and…

West Coast Maintenance

1018 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dan N. writes: Wow! This team cleans better than a five-star hotel!
You know the little thing that high-end hotels do, to arrange the towels, fluff the pillows, and even do the little fold in the toilet paper? Well, that's what these folks have been doing for me for…

Michals Family Chiropractic

112 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: I first started receiving Chiropractic care at the age of 16 after a nasty auto-accident. I honestly feel Chiropractic care has changed my life. The migraines I began to receive frequently as a teenager have almost vanished completely and the…

Oasis Home Decor

North Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This world market home decor boutique is called Oasis for a reason. You feel as though you could be anywhere in either India, Marrakesh or Fiji at a luxury resort that features items that are rich in culture and mystic. In addition to furniture and…

Magical Child

967 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Tory S. writes: I loved the store itself, lots of cute things, kind of high prices, but I guess what you would expect from a boutique style store.  There was plenty to look around at, although I found the lady working that day really snotty.  I am going to try again…

Embellishments

466 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This by far is the best and most exquisite gift shop that I have ever been to. It's located in the mini Gold Coast Mall in Leucadia and it really is a place where dreams are made of or at least spawned. The owner has great feminine taste in her…