Encinitas is a coastal city in North County San Diego, California, known for world-class surf breaks, a laid-back main street, and the bohemian pocket of Leucadia along Coast Highway 101.
World-class surf breaks, a laid-back main street, and the bohemian pocket of Leucadia just up the coast. Encinitas spans beach cottages to hilltop estates — room for first-timers and luxury alike.
Encinitas at a glance
- Population
- 61,480
- Median age
- 43.1
- Median household income
- $162,229
- School district
- Encinitas Union School District (K–6) / San Dieguito Union High School District (7–12)
- Region
- North County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (Encinitas city, California).
Points of interest in Encinitas
Beach
Swami's
Beach
Moonlight Beach
Landmark
Self-Realization Fellowship gardens
Dining & main street
Coast Highway 101 through Leucadia
The real story
Demand is fierce and the best streets move fast. It's worth knowing which 'Encinitas' you're actually buying — beach-walk-close vs. inland-and-hot is a real price gap.
Questions about Encinitas
What is Encinitas known for?
Encinitas is known for its surf breaks — Swami's and Moonlight Beach among them — the Self-Realization Fellowship gardens, and the stretch of Coast Highway 101 through Leucadia.
What school districts serve Encinitas?
Encinitas is served by the Encinitas Union School District (K–6) and the San Dieguito Union High School District (7–12).
What is the population of Encinitas?
Encinitas has a population of 61,480, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What kinds of homes are in Encinitas?
Housing spans beach cottages to hilltop estates, and location drives a real price gap — beach-walk-close streets are priced very differently from inland pockets.
Encinitas market snapshot
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