Things to Do with Kids in Encinitas, CA

  • TripBuzz found 288 things to do with kids in or near Encinitas, California, including 268 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From Moonlight Beach to Leucadia Surf School, the Encinitas area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Beaches, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Considered to be a beach city, Encintas is located on the southern coast of California. Set in San Diego County and 25 miles from San Diego itself, Encintas is a largely populated beachside area. With five separate areas of the cities, visitors can enjoy surfing, golfing, art galleries, and an oceanfront view on any trip.
  • TripBuzz found 288 things to do with kids in or near Encinitas, California, including 268 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From Moonlight Beach to Leucadia Surf School, the Encinitas area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Beaches, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Considered to be a beach city, Encintas is located on the southern coast of California. Set in San Diego County and 25 miles from San Diego itself, Encintas is a largely populated beachside area. With five separate areas of the cities, visitors can enjoy surfing, golfing, art galleries, and an oceanfront view on any trip.
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6.8 Miles
62% 918 votes
Movie Theaters 12905 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 MoreLess Info
Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
6.8 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
San Elijo Park is a large multi-use public park.  Amenities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, baseball fields, football or soccer fields, dog park and children's play area. Children also enjoy the sprayground, a water play area for younger visitors.  
6.9 Miles
30% 20 votes
Dog Park 1215 San Elijo Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Located within San Elijo Hills Community Park, San Elijo Hills Dog Park features a partially sloped field consisting of grass and dirt. The park provides drinking water, benches and a separate small dog area.
7.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
7.6 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
7.9 Miles
76% 54 votes
Golf 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the coastal foothills of north San Diego County, St. Mark Golf Club is 18-holes of lush fairways and challenging greens. The course provides a links style design with angular holes that are best played by the thoughtful golfer.
8.2 Miles
94% 113 votes
Parks 900 Double Peak Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Double Peak Park offers a wide selection of activities for both families and individuals. The park is a premier hiking destination while also offering an adventure playground, amphitheater and picnic areas.
8.2 Miles
100% 30 votes
Beaches 101 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
8.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Rock Climbing San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Organizing trips to the region's best climbing spots, California Climbing Company provides visitors with introductory classes for outdoor climbing. During the lessons, all the necessary gear is provided while instructors teach the basics of climbing.
8.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Dog Park S Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
South Buena Vista Park is an unfenced, off-leash dog park. It offers spacious areas for dogs to run and socialize. The park also features a fenced-in play area for kids.
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