Encinitas, California

Encinitas, a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, is a Spanish term that was derived from Encina Canada which means “hills of live oaks.” The city is divided into 5 communities – Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Head over to Old Encinitas if you want to experience Swamis’ amazing waves for surfing; enjoy playing golf or shopping in New Encinitas; stay away from the busy city and enjoy the relaxing breeze in Olivenhain; let the art galleries of Leucadia take your breath away; or get a good tan at the southernmost oceanfront community Cardiff-by-the-Sea.