Futon Decor

276-C N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This family run biz has been around in downtown Encinitas since 1986 and they are still going strong. Offering a large selection of futon frames, mattresses and matching furniture, this place has made many people comfy. They sell at discounted rates…

Best Western Encinitas Inn

85 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a no-frills but very decent place to stay. I had some friends in town and they stayed here and had a very nice experience all the way around. It's close to Moonlight Beach and walking distance to Downtown Encinitas. There is a Denny's on…

North County Equipment Inc

766 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is an small motor equipment repair shop specializing in lawnmowers. I brought my lawnmower here which was an older model and they were able to fix it. Repair shops of this nature are few and far between so it's nice to know that these guys are…

Chinatown Restaurant

118 Leucadia Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Rob K. writes: I automatically like any restaurant wherein one or more of the following things are true:

a) the food is edible and affordable
b) I can walk to it
c) they know my name

Chinatown is three for three.  It's been one of my takeout staples ever since I moved…

David Yoder Chiropractic

317 N El Camino Real
Ste 201
Encinitas, CA 92024

john g. writes: One of the benefits and unwritten rules of being a chiropractor is that whenever one of us needs some spinal love we can just "pop' into a colleagues office and get straightened out as a professional courtesy.

This was the case last week while I was…

Birkenstock of Encinitas

745 South Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: I always did go for the boy who wore socks with his Birkenstocks. Although they are not as popular as they were in the 90's, they are still one of the coolest and most comfortable shoe brands around. In Encinitas you can take your pick of colors and…

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

200 Saxony Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Andy C. writes: The YMCA is where I went to preschool.

The staff here is so amazing and friendly. They are so willing to help you out in any situations in which you need help.

I also took tennis lessons here with my sister and friends. The staff helped me with my…

Dog In Suds

382 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Emily G. writes: Imagine a mid-20s, brunette standing up in front of her computer clapping. That's me delivering a praiseworthy standing ovation for Dog in Suds.  If anyone can wrangle my beast (and by beast I mean the sweetest dog alive who HATES to be groomed...and…

Moonlight Screen Printing

669 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Lynn Y. writes: i am style-challenged.  i am clueless about clothes.   i am a newbie-level photoshopper at best.    somehow *i* was picked to create and order a small bunch (30) of t-shirts for a work conference.   in desperation i turned to yelp.   i don't know…

Coastal Furniture

850 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Coastal Outlet sells high-end consignment furniture at reasonable prices. Many antique style pieces or repros. I guess the rich just like to redecorate often as the furniture in here never seems as though it has ever been used. I suspect the owners…

Law Offices of Kandy Koliwer

315 S. Coast Hwy 101
Ste. 194
Encinitas, CA 92024

Craig E. writes: A fantastic lady and a wonderful lawyer!! Highly recommended for all your family law needs!  Visit her website at: www.kandykoliwer.com

North County Eye Surgery Associates

320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 104
Encinitas, CA 92024

Vicky L. writes: Great staff! Stopped by to see Dr. Chen, the ophthamalagists after I was getting dizzy and headaches at work. Very professional and helpful in diagnosing an ocular migraine for me, also gave me a laser correction surgery consultation.

Pearlwear Beads

320 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Pearl Wear is not your typical bead store for the hobbyist but a shop where jewelry designers purchase their beads. However it is indeed open to the public. They specialize in fresh water cultured pearls that are out of this world and they sell at…

Soul of Yoga

681 Encinitas Blvd
#305
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dan N. writes: This is unlike the many other yoga studios in Encinitas.
Tom Kelly, a longtime monk in the Self-Realization Fellowship, left there to create an oasis & haven. Along with his wife Tricia, and a host of talented teachers, this studio offers a blend of…

Embroid Me

191 N El Camino Real
#202
Encinitas, CA 92024

jim k. writes: amazing service, great prices and they had my project back to me when promised!  i came here to put a custom embroidery on a robe i bought for my mother on mom's day recently.  Sandra helped me pick out thread color and consulted me on a better…

D Street Bar & Grill

485 South Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Eddie H. writes: This is sports bar has some pretty decent food and caters to an older crowd (which is nice after spending too much time in PB).

The food there is pretty good (try the Spinach dip or the buffalo chicken tenders with the hot, sweet sauce whatever it is…

Angelo's Burgers

608 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Craig W. writes: May I have some ketchup with those flies?

The burgers are huge and pretty damn good.  They also give you more fries than the law allows.

Here's the thing--if you drive through, be prepared for the swarming mass of flies directly in front of your…

Living Prana

575 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Living Prana is a great little Ayurvedic yoga center specializing in total wellness using this ancient Indian philosophy which means Life Science as well as other alternative healing therapies.

Owned and run by husband-wife team, Bharat and Shazia…

Grateful Dog

802 N Coast Hwy 101
Leucadia, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Gerry Garcia would be proud of this groovy little doggie shoppe and styling place. As we are all grateful for our dogs this Grateful Dog goes a step further by rewarding our dogs with fancy clothes, collars and gourmet treats that look so delicious…

Jamba Juice

272 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

David G. writes: It's good stuff, though I went in there the other day and their new menu is about 1/3 of the old one...boooo.

They're still great smoothies though, and while it would be cooler if they were the only Jamba Juice- a nice little mom and pop store- I…

Core

539 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This is a great, modern, well-equipped gym with state of the art equipment and very clean rooms. They focus on training triathletes and high endurance minded individuals who compete or just train for health reasons. They offer great spinning classes…

Starbucks Coffee

947 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jenny H. writes: The staff here is so friendly. Quality coffee. Nice location.

Windancers

1051 S Coast Highway 101 Ste A
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Windancers has been around since 1994 and their presence really adds something different to the downtown Encinitas Mecca of shops along Hwy. 101. They specialize in kites, decorative flags, windsocks and windchimes. This whimsical place is not fancy…

Mozy Cafe

698 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alisa M. writes: Eating at places like this makes me believe that I am a better person.  I dig the smoothies and the organic cookies (that I try to tell myself have no calories).  Food is pretty tasty and that even my picky son will eat.  He usually goes for the…

When In Rome Restaurant

1108 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Kim D. writes: I've driven past this place many times on my way up Highway 101, but now I've finally seen (and tasted) what's inside.  I found this place to be a little fancier and classier than your average restaurant, but perhaps that's because most diners were…

Bird House Turkish Gift Shop

250 N Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The Bird House Grill also has an adjacent gift shop featuring all things Turkish. You can find exotic scarves and authentic belly dancing outfits in addition to jewelry, plaques and pottery all from Turkey.

Legend Nails

960 2nd St Ste 102
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This small salon is one of the friendliest nail salons around. The mother and son team are awesome and truly take pride in their work. The spa chairs are new and give the best chair-massages that I have had and they are clean. You never feel rushed…

La Costa Kids

364 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alison i. writes: Absolutely, love this place.  I will never pay retail prices again.  It always pains me to pay so much for the name brand stuff - but I love name brands!!  This is the place to shop to get cool stuff for a fraction of the price.  I bought an almost…

Maravilla's Hair Studio

1526 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alita M. writes: Damn, Nikki beat me to it! So I'm the sis'- in-law and I have been going to Maravilla since I was 11 years old. My mom had been going to her for about about a year or two before I met her, but  one day my school schedule collided and my mom had to…

Tops Cleaners

475 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Dan N. writes: Clean.
Yup, that's critical, and they know clean

Reaonably priced.
Very good. Hey, dry cleaning isn't about trying save a nickel.

Friendly
Oh, yeah!

I've been going here for years, and it's great to see how the family is growing up. This is not just a…

Lacy's Boutique

642 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

deb n. writes: Cute items, they have a room in the back of the cutest shoes and reasonable priced $25 on up.  There is a sale rack on the left when you enter.  Dresses averaged around $40.

Frog's Club One Fitness

780 Garden View Ct
Encinitas, CA 92024

Jason W. writes: I love Frog's Fitness Encinitas. I have never felt more taken care of. There management team believes in their members and truly takes the time to find MY fitness. Thanks Team Frog's.

Kitchen Witch Gourmet Shop & Cooking School

127 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

David G. writes: Need a gift for mom?  How about a granite cheese slicer like the one your great aunt used to have but that broke?  Some silicone bakeware for your flan (easiest desert ever to make btw)?  They have it all.  It's a nice little store that seemingly…

Off Track Gallery

687 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Edenista M. writes: Established by the San Dieguito art guild, this gallery showcases local artists of all styles and aspirations.  The building is fairly large with a few exhibit rooms and studios.  It allows for a quick glimpse at the artistic creativity in the…

Beads Crystals & More

967 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

phil o. writes: An AMAZING store filled with treasures - the BEST BEADS in the world, and antique tribal/ethnic artifacts!   Wow - an overwhelming visual and spiritual experience.    This store has everything to make anything with beads.   New to ancient.   Very…

Jack In the Box Restaurants

1439 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Evan P. writes: First of all: its Jack in the Box.

However, I stop by here for lunch once a week and they're really friendly and fast at this location in particular.

Sage Grill

1506 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Alisa M. writes: I love this place but why oh why do establishments mess with something that works.  I am VERY resistant to change and Sage discontinued their tomato tapenade and replaced it with humus.  Now I like humus as much as the next person but leave my tomato…

Rainbow Country

633 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Every town needs a little sunshine and a rasta rainbow. This non-discrete shop has all the rasta-reggae stuff you would expect including a nice selection of reggae Cd's. Really laid-back vibe but of course anything else wouldn't be appropriate. Here…

Cleaners Club

370 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: I don't dry clean much but when I do I usually seek out the environmental cleaners that use new technology that is earth-friendly in terms of  their waste and emissions. However I did stumble on this place accidentally because it was convenient at…