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Encinitas Homes & Living
Encinitas is a laid-back surf town made up of several distinct communities, including Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and downtown Encinitas, strung along six miles of coastline.
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Living in Encinitas
Encinitas is a laid-back surf town made up of several distinct communities, including Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and downtown Encinitas, strung along six miles of coastline. Buyers find everything from walk-to-the-beach cottages to estate properties on larger inland lots.
Mornings mean surf checks at Swami's or Moonlight Beach, followed by smoothies and shopping along Coast Highway 101. The vibe is active, outdoorsy and wellness-minded, a great fit for families, surfers and anyone wanting a strong coastal community feel.
Homes in Encinitas
Single-family homes dominate, from mid-century beach bungalows and ranch homes to modern coastal builds and equestrian properties in Olivenhain, with condos and townhomes near the coast.
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Encinitas by the Numbers
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Source: Redfin, September 2026. Figures change monthly, may reflect a rolling multi-month period, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask Mash for a current, property-specific analysis.
Local Favorites
Things to Love About Encinitas
- Moonlight Beach popular family beach in downtown Encinitas
- Swami's legendary surf break below the Self-Realization Fellowship
- Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens clifftop gardens open to the public
- San Diego Botanic Garden 37 acres of themed gardens
- Coast Highway 101 downtown and Leucadia shops, cafes and the La Paloma Theatre
- San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve trails through coastal wetlands
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