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Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the city of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and new-world culture. Incorporated in 1986, the city brought together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. With a population of 60,000 people, the City of Encinitas has something for everyone. With its pristine beaches and rolling hills, famous Botanic Garden and vibrant downtown business district, the City of Encinitas attracts visitors from all over the world. The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants.
The City of Encinitas is presenting the inaugural 2024 Youth Piano Concerto Competition in collaboration with the North Coast Symphony Orchestra. Young pianists in grades K-12 are invited to compete for the first-place prize of a $250 contract to…
Read More »Celebrate the Season at the Holiday Parade, Heritage Tree Lighting& Get Ready for the 2024 Winter Activity Guide! The Encinitas Holiday Parade - presented by Ting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 on Coast Highway 101. The parade begins…
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Read More »The City's Cultural Arts Division has a lot to offer in September including two artist opportunity deadlines as well as several free concerts and a city-wide art crawl! TUE | SEP 5 | 5:00pm AT ENCINITAS CITY HALL IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION FOR…
Read More »Encinitas Fall Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide out now! The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present its Fall Guide. Guides will be mailed beginning this weekend to Encinitas residents. The…
Read More »Live Music On The Patio at Encinitas Ranch Encinitas Ranch Golf Course JUL. 26 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm Free Encinitas Ranch Golf Course 1275 Quail Gardens Drive Join us for live music on the patio along with beautiful sunset views and happy…
Read More »Anthony Cullins Band x Memorial Day Party Piña Encinitas MAY 29 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm Free General Admission Piña Fresh off of their win and performance at the 2023 San Diego Music Awards, they play “psychedelic soul…
Read More »Encinitas Summer Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide out now! The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present its Summer Guide. Guides will be mailed beginning this weekend to Encinitas residents. …
Read More »Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas MAY 10 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Biggs and Bradbury first came together as colleagues working on projects at both Palomar College and Cal State San... [MORE…
Read More »I Love A Clean San Diego Webinar Whether you’re just starting out on your zero waste journey or you’re looking to level up your sustainable lifestyle, join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free webinar! During the one-hour webinar, you…
Read More »Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas MAR. 8 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Well versed in the pre war country blues genre, Ben Powell has made north county San Diego his home since 1991. Powell makes…
Read More »Encinitas Spring Program & Summer Camp Guide out now! Registration begins March 6 The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present the Spring Programs and Summer Camps Guide. Guides will be mailed…
Read More »City of Encinitas Weekly Update - March 1, 2023 Art Night This Saturday Enjoy an evening of visual art and live music as Encinitas civic art spaces and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas. The free event…
Read More »The City of Encinitas Environmental Commission is proud to announce the opening of nominations for its prestigious Environmental Award Program (EAP), now in its eighth year. The EAP seeks to recognize deserving individuals, businesses, and…
Read More »Music by the Sea with the Seraphour Voice Ensemble The all-female quartet will present pieces from the Renaissance to present day including new works for sacred contemplation. Seraphour is dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of the…
Read More »Encinitas, CA, February 15, 2023 – The Encinitas Public Works Department has recently received full re-accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the third time. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that…
Read More »Free Blood Pressure Check The Encinitas Community Center will be hosting free blood pressure checks. AMR will be providing free blood pressure screenings and heart health tips for Love Your Heart Week. Date: Thursday, Feb. 16 Time: 9 a.m. to…
Read More »The Princess Bride La Paloma Theatre FEB. 14 | 5:30pm & 8:00pm $12.00: General Admission La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway THE PRINCESS BRIDE returns to Encinitas this Valentines Day at 5:30 and 8:00pm... [MORE INFO]…
Read More »Planning Commission Update On January 19, the Planning Commission approved a Housing Element site for the Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Senior Apartments. This project approval includes a Density Bonus, Design Review Permit,…
Read More »Modal Alternatives Project Update City Council will consider adoption of the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas) plan at its upcoming Feb. 8 meeting. MAP Encinitas is the implementation phase of the Active Transportation Plan and will…
Read More »The recent large storm and wave events that occurred in early January 2023 have again displayed the success of the Cardiff State Beach Living Shoreline Project. Without the existence of this engineered dune structure, there would almost certainly…
Read More »Community Development Block Grant Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17 the City of Encinitas will begin accepting applications for the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year. The CDBG program is federally funded from the…
Read More »Modal Alternatives Project Update City Council will consider adoption of the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas) plan at its upcoming Jan. 25 meeting. MAP Encinitas is the implementation phase of the Active Transportation Plan and will…
Read More »Seeking Participants for Green Building Outreach Videos The City of Encinitas, in collaboration with San Diego Gas & Electric, is creating a series of informational videos on the newly amended Green Building Ordinance. A goal of the videos…
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