encinitas • california

Where the coast
slows everything down.

A beach town that never lost its soul — and somehow stayed that way.

The town

Small enough to feel
like yours. Big enough
to keep you busy.

Encinitas sits on the North San Diego coast — a stretch of California that surfers discovered decades ago and never left. The town has managed to hold onto that energy: local coffee shops, farmers markets on Saturdays, world-class waves at Grandview and Swami's, and a downtown that feels like it belongs to the people who live there.

It's the kind of place where the morning begins at the water and the evening ends around a table. Soluna sits right in the middle of it.

getting here

Easy to reach. Hard to leave

Encinitas is 25 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles south of Los Angeles — close enough for a weekend, far enough to actually feel away.

San Diego Airport (SAN)
35 Min
Downtown San Diego
40 Min
Los Angeles
1.5 Hrs
Grandview Beach
10 Min Walk
Encinitas Downtown
5 Min Drive
 

Local Recommendations

A few of our
favorite things.

Grandview Beach Surf

Grandview Beach

10 minute walk from Soluna. Consistent reef break, great for intermediate surfers. Rent boards at Surf Encinitas nearby.

Swami's Surf

Swami's

One of Southern California's most iconic point breaks. Worth watching even if you're not paddling out.

Leucadia Donut Shoppe Food & Coffee

Leucadia Donut Shoppe

An Encinitas institution. Cash only, opens early, sells out fast. Get there before 9 AM.

Encinitas Farmers Market Market

Encinitas Farmers Market

Every Sunday morning on Coast Highway. Local produce, flowers, and food vendors — the best way to start a Sunday.

San Elijo Lagoon Nature

San Elijo Lagoon

1,700 acres of coastal wetlands with 7 miles of trails. Great for birding, hiking, and morning walks with the group.

Trattoria I Trulli Dining

Trattoria I Trulli

Intimate Italian on 2nd Street. Great for a group dinner out — make a reservation, especially on weekends.

Grandview Beach

your beach

A reef break with reliable surf and a bluff-top view that makes the walk worth it even on flat days. Accessible via staircase from the cliff — less crowded than Moonlight, more consistent than most.

10' Walk from Soluna
Staircase access from cliff top
AM Best surf in the morning, before the wind picks up
Soluna
insiders tips

Things worth
knowing before you go.

01

Park once, walk everywhere

Soluna has 6 parking spots — use them. Downtown Encinitas and the beach are both walkable or a short ride. You won't need the car much once you're here.

02

The farmers market is non-negotiable

Sunday mornings on Coast Highway. Go early, bring cash, and plan to stay longer than you think. It's one of the best in North County.

03

Surf early, beach late

Wind picks up by midday — serious surfers are in the water by 7 AM. The beach is at its most beautiful late afternoon when the light turns golden.

04

Day trip to Torrey Pines

20 minutes south. One of the most dramatic coastal hikes in California — cliffs, rare trees, and a beach at the bottom. Worth a morning.

reserve

Come and see it yourself.

Check availability and book your stay at Soluna Encinitas.