Encinitas, CA

Encinitas, California

Introduction to Encinitas, California

The California coastal city of Encinitas is located in northern San Diego County, about 26 miles north of San Diego and about 95 miles south of Los Angeles. Interstate I-5 services the city and connects it to all points north and south. Coastal Highway 101, which goes through the city, is an older and more interesting north-south route. Encinitas is situated along six miles of Pacific coastline characterized by cliffs, coastal beaches, flat-topped coastal areas, rolling hills, and steep mesa bluffs. It is embraced by two lagoons: the Batiquitos Lagoon to the north and the San Elijo Lagoon to the south.

Founded over 100 years ago, Encinitas originally consisted of five separate communities which were joined together at the time of the city's incorporation in 1986. Although now one city, Encinitas retains the personalities of these communities, which are now five distinct city districts: "Historic Encinitas" is a small beach side area with a variety of businesses and housing styles; "New Encinitas" is a more recently developed district which features upscale homes, a golf course, and a shopping center; "Cardiff-by-the-Sea" is an oceanfront community made up of quaint single-family homes dotting the hillsides; "Leucadia" has an older downtown area and is famous for its giant eucalyptus trees; and "Olivenhain" (translated as "olive grove" in German) is a semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas with acres of open horse country and pastures. The largest single industry in Encinitas today is the growing of ornamental flowers; in particular poinsettias.

Encinitas Points of Interest

Home to a significant flower growing industry, Encinitas boasts attractions which highlight its main industry. Quail Botanical Gardens, the only one of its kind in the county, features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, a subtropical fruit garden, and the West Coast's first interactive children's garden, the Seeds of Wonder. The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County, is a haven for more than 300 species of plants and over 295 species of birds. The reserve also offers over 5 miles of hiking trails open to the public. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the new Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a championship 18 hole par 72 course with panoramic ocean views. Lovers of the performing arts will appreciate La Paloma Theatre. Built in 1928, the theatre was one of the first to show "Talkies" (talking pictures) and has become a big part of Encinitas, hosting many community and city functions as well as music concerts, theatrical performances and movies.

High Points

Encinitas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Encinitas, CA

Comparing Encinitas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Encinitas Almanac

Encinitas Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Encinitas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Encinitas, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Encinitas Hospitals

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
354 SANTA FE DRIVE
(760) 753-6501
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Encinitas

Encinitas High Schools (2004)

LA COSTA CANYON HIGH
3451 CAMINO DE LOS COCHES
760-436-6136
Serves 2,700 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

SAN DIEGUITO HIGH ACADEMY
800 SANTA FE DR.
760-753-1121
Serves 1,463 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

NORTH COAST ALTERNATIVE HIGH
684 REQUEZA
760-753-3860
A Non-traditional School
Serves 156 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

SUNSET HIGH (CONT.)
684 REQUEZA ST.
760-753-3860
A Non-traditional School
Serves 147 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Encinitas Colleges

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