Todays Pizza & Salad

481 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jay D. writes: Ok. It's their pizza crust for me.  Neither deep dish thick nor cracker thin.  Somewhere thin of middle.  Service is quick.  The staff is awesomely cool.  Parking is NOT a problem at all.

Plus, no one is ever in there. Ever. That's not to say there…

Sakura-Bana Sushi Bar

1031 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dave C. writes: I go here often for Happy hour. I never even tasted sushi before my girlfriend turned me on to it a year ago. ( I used to be more of a  meat and potatoes kind of guy). Very very  reasonable, consistently delicious, nice people, and it can be very…

Roxy Restaurant

517 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sean V. writes: Come hungry.  You have been warned.  The Roxy will try to kill you with the ridiculous amount of food they send your way with each and every dinner entree.  Now, I know what your mom used to tell you about the "starving kids in China," but DO NOT try…

Self-Realization Fellowship

939 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Bianca P. writes: The SRF gardens are THE place to see the Pacific Sunset. The kind of place where people clap out of sheer appreciation for natural beauty. Absolutely breath-taking, and absolutely free!

And, the nice cult lady didn't even really yell at us for…

Common Threads

466 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

deb n. writes: Cute and tiny little shop with a couple of ladies knitting away, tons of yarns to choose from, some items that have been hand made is sold here.

Raul's Shack

490 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Craig W. writes: Fresh, fresh, fresh.  The tortilla and salsa are fresh and that makes the difference.

Why can't the gringos in town figure this out?  Ay caramba.

El Nopalito

560 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024

Tracy B. writes: I love this place, they have the Best Tortillas and Roasted Salsa in the world here. The food is also really really good here and its super cheap too. Some of the stuff is all ready to go, so you dont have to call ahead to order.

The Black Sheep

1060 South Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Kim D. writes: Although I'm partial to Common Threads a little further up the 101, The Black Sheep is a yarn store with a great selection of yarns and supplies.  With its own private lot and later hours, it's a good place to go if you realize you need a different…

Healthy Creations

376 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dan N. writes: Who says that yummy and healthy don't go together?
Who says great dinners take a lot of work and preparation?
Last week at Healthy Creations, I and my 7-year-old made 4 dinners in less than a hour, and had fun doing it. Then, when we got home, my…

Dreamy

937 S Coast Highway 101
Suite C108
Encinitas, CA 92024

Erin C. writes: Walking past this shop, you can't help but be drawn in.  The walls are painted a wonderful Tiffany blue and the smells coming out of the store are yummy -- not too overwhelming.  Every time I visit Dreamy, I can't help but spend many, many minutes…

Jorge's Mexicatessen

267 N El Camino Real
Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024

Holden C. writes: This place owns.  Their veggie burrito, fish tacos, chillen relenos are unbelievably tasty.  Their is a fine line between this mexican food spot versus El Napolito, but i'll spare you the details.  This is your traditionally decorated run of the mill…

UNIV

1053 South Coast Highway 101
Unit B
Encinitas, CA 92024

Marc N. writes: Were I a younger man, I would use adjectives like 'fresh' and 'dope' to describe the wares of UNIV. Since I'm old, I'll focus on the fact that I went in carrying my infant son and the guy behind the counter still talked to me.

The shop itself is like…

Leucadia Donut Shoppe

1604 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Josh S. writes: This shop has been here for years and serves some of the best...

Wait, what am I saying?!?!  DO NOT GO HERE.  DO NOT STAND IN LINE.  DO NOT TRY THE KONA COFFEE.  DO NOT TRY THE OLD FASHIONED COVERED IN CHOCOLATE, they probably don't have enough for…

Tastes Restaurant

641 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Heather A. writes: this place is wonderful! my boyfriend, his brother, and his brothers girlfriend go here at least once a month. the food is wonderful, the wine is wonderful, and the servers are very knowledgeable. i've tried almost everything on the menu (literally)…

Bodywork Emporium

338 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie T. writes: Five enthusiastic stars to this place for offering the best massages I've ever had. No pansy stuff... these people will work the knots right the hell out of your muscles. All of the massage therapists here are well-educated and take very good care of…

1st Street Bar

656 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alisa M. writes: I used to love this place.  Cute little dive bar, cheap drinks, only accepted cash, good crowd, nice bartenders.  They used to have a bartender there named Amy who was a show within herself everytime it got busy.  She would move around so fast making…

Nixon Watches

701 S Coast Hwy
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jay D. writes: Short story.

jdisco (me)

*multiplied by the sum of*

2 broken yet fixable Nixon watches + Hope of a honoring a worksmanship guarantee

*divided by*

Nixon being local to Encinitas

*to the power of *

Giving watches to a friend's husband who works for Nixon…

Firenze Trattoria

162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Rob K. writes: This place is pretty awesome.  I went to Firenze Trattoria for the first time probably 6 or 7 years ago when my roommate got a job there waiting tables.  He got a once-monthly credit that was good for about the cost of dinner for two (at least in…

Encinitas Coaster Station

25 E D St
Encinitas, CA 92024

David G. writes: I must say, after my first soiree, I am exceptionally impressed with the coaster system.  It was quick, easy, fast, and cheap.

I wish our train stations were that grandiose Art Noveau European style, with personel that wear those uniforms and little…

Fins Mexican Eatery
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8657 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 103
La Jolla, CA 92037

Al V. writes: Strictly for the locals.

So good, I brought my friends from LA and now they trek all the way down to get some shrimp tacos/burritos.

Sucks they closed down the other popular locations.

Now the UCSD students and the Yuppies on Nobel Drive get all the…

Adelaide's Florists and Decorators
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7766 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Allison H. writes: Don't you think it would be funny if you had your gorgeous philandering humorless Swedish ex-boyfriend pick up flowers at this incredible shop to deliver them to your sister on her birthday as a surprise but you called ahead to the office and told…

Sky Room Restaurant-La Valencia Hotel
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1132 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: The Sky Room is one of my favorite restaurants in La Jolla.  This restaurant is hidden atop La Valencia hotel and culinarily presents itself as a great purveyor of fine dishes.  The coastal view is, of course, a great piece of nature to be gazing at…

Girard Gourmet
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7837 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

John B. writes: Girard Gourmet makes some of the best sandwiches around, on the best bread around.  It's hard to beat the 12-grain or italian breads they make.

I haven't sampled any of their prepared items, so this review is for the sandwiches only.  But if you're in…

Alfonso's of La Jolla
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1251 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Caroline B. writes: I used to go to Alphonso's with my boyfriend years ago. We used to love it. A few months ago, some of us were cruising through La Jolla and I convinced us all to go in.

I'm sorry: Though the location is nice (Prospect Ave.) and the atmosphere…

Rhino Art Co

97 North Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Beth N. writes: i used to work here, but even so this is not biased, this really is the best art store in san diego.  it actually is the only TRUE art store in the county.  owned and operated by a family this store has the largest selection of the finest quality art…

Windansea Parking Lot
Neighborhood: La Jolla

Neptune and Nautilus
La Jolla, CA 92037

Christine C. writes: Well I like the parking lot at Windansea, but the beach aint bad either. What is about this place that makes it so exotic? Fist of all, it is the most exquisite piece of coast in Southern California. The crystal clear water is framed by a rocky,…

Midori Bar & Sushi

5752 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

James M. writes: Very unassuming, very enjoyable.  The cuts of fish are excellent and the artful presentation is, I think, typical of much more expensive restaurants.  Nights the place converts into a comfortable little bar scene - relaxed, fair-priced, and mostly…

La Jolla Spa MD
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7630 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Adrienne W. writes: Let this place hate your blackheads as much as you hate your blackheads.

Expensive but worth it with great professional service.

Mexico Viejo Restaurant

1465 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Tony S. writes: This place is great.  The staff is great, food comes out quickly and the cooks have a penchant for making realistic baby noises while making your authentic Mexican food.  Tacos Carnitas is what I usually order and the food has always been…

Queen Eileen's Gift Baskets and Balloons

548 South Coast Highway
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Since Queen Eileen's opened its doors in 1989, it has blossomed into a fabulous store. Their main purpose is to make gift baskets, that they will ship around the world for you by the way. Their items are festive, outrageous and can be provocative as…

Children's Pool

850 Coast Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Marisol C. writes: Went here yesterday for the first portion of Karyn's Hookey event
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and while I was waiting for Bill or Karyn to return my call, I sat on a bench looking across the Children's Pool.

It makes me nostalgic to days gone by when I'd…

Torrey Pines Golf Course
Neighborhood: Sorrento Valley

11480 N.Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Merrill M. writes: Wow. Just wow. Torrey Pines has got to be the best municipal golf course around.

The driving range isn't as nice as the course itself, but it still a nice place to practice your swing. There is also a sand trap to practice with your sand wedge. Balls…

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

8980 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Todd P. writes: This is a review
It was Happy Hour at Rock Bottom.
I was with Alisa, Melinda and Tim.
They have good servers that will get your orders for you.
We ordered alcohol.
It was on sale.
We ordered appetizers
They were on sale too
The Alcohol was good and so was…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1139 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Brittney P. writes: Bomb brownies and the most sensational chocolate chip cookie to date. Have them warm it for 10 sec and experience melt in your mouth extacy. They also offer an array of chocolates and other yummies.One star deducted because they don't offer samples…

Whaling Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1132 Prospect St
inside La Valencia Hotel
La Jolla, CA 92037

Allison H. writes: Call me Ishmael.  After a long afternoon of museuming in La Jolla, my pal suggested we grab a drink.  I was on board with that idea!  We went in search of the great white whale, I mean, the great pink hotel:  La Valencia.

The Whaling Bar is a safe…

Zenbu Sushi Bar and Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7660 Fay Ave
Ste I
La Jolla, CA 92037

ken w. writes: Great place for the young and wealthy. Or those that like to feel that way. I usually come here when someone else is paying, when higher maintenance friends from LA or NYC visit, or when money falls from the sky into my lap.

In spite of that intro,…

Rimel's Rotisserie
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1030 Torrey Pines Rd Ste E
La Jolla, CA 92037

Connie N. writes: I used to come here a lot when I was a graduate student.  I recently went back and was pleasantly reminded of how low-key but good this place is.  I often get the rotisserie chicken with different sauces and choice of sides, the fish is always great,…

Don Carlos Taco Shop
Neighborhood: La Jolla

737 Pearl St
Ste 113
La Jolla, CA 92037

Madeline P. writes: I bounce in between the L.A. Area and San Diego through friends and I have not found a comparable place for tamales (cept for this one caterer who I sampled at a warehouse party in downtown LA, but that doesn't count).

They are definitely a…

DG Wills Books
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7461 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

David O. writes: Allen Ginsberg was here.
'nuff said.