Encinitas, California

With its rich history and magnificent scenery, the city of Encinitas offers your family the best that life has to offer. Encinitas real estate is in high demand, whether by people seeking to relocate to this area, locals seeking to upgrade or downsize, or by those wishing to profit from the tax-free gain of living in their homes for two of the last five years. Whatever the motivation, real estate buyers will not be disappointed by this north San Diego County treasure!

Because of its prime location just 25 miles north of San Diego, Encinitas property values are high because of its atmosphere of small-town living with big-city access. With a current population of just over 61,000, Encinitas offers everything from small family businesses and tree-lined streets to large corporations and the rush of El Camino Real. Public transportation includes Amtrak and Coaster commuter trains with a station in Old Encinitas, the North County Transit District, and two regional airports. The Encinitas job market is projected to grow by over 16% in the next twelve months, offering more jobs for those home buyers who prefer not to commute to the city, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. In addition, home values have increased by almost 1/3 in the past twelve months.

Encinitas was incorporated in 1986, a compilation of five communities: Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, and old and new Encinitas. The city has a rich heritage of Native American tribes such as the San Dieguitos, the LaJollans, and the Dieguenos, and Spanish explorers, who named the city for the “hills of live oaks” that were found there. In the 1800's, Encinitas experienced its share of the gold rush, and in the early 1900's the La Paloma Theatre became the first “talking” theatre in the rural United States. Encinitas was once known as The Flower Capital of the World, and is where the Ecke poinsettia was introduced in 1923.

Homebuyers who choose Encinitas as their home will enjoy the award-winning Encinitas Union School District with nine elementary schools, two of which are National Blue Ribbon Schools, and all of which are California Distinguished Schools. The District also contains four high schools and two middle schools. There are also many private schools to choose from, ranging in size from sixteen to 277 students.

The city of Encinitas enjoys a mild climate year round. Average temperatures range from 44 degrees in January to 84 degrees in July. Boasting 263 days of sunshine a year, residents of Encinitas can enjoy the city's beaches and recreational opportunities year-round.

Recreational opportunities abound in Encinitas, with its six miles of spectacular rugged coastline situated between the San Elijo and Batiquitos Lagoons. The city has six public beaches for your surfing and sunbathing enjoyment: Grandview Beach, Beacon's Beach, Stonesteps Beach, D Street Beach, Swami's Beach, and Moonlight Beach.

Encinitas maintains fourteen miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. The Encinitas Community and Recreation Center provides facilities for a variety of recreational, educational, civic, and social events for all ages. In addition, the Encinitas YMCA is situated on 20 acres of ocean view property and is rated one of the most active and best-rated YMCA programs in the United States. The Encinitas Ranch Public Golf Course, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the grounds of the Ecke Flower Ranch, is the newest 18-hole golf course in southern California. Two additional golf courses in the area also offer excellent courses for golfers of all ages and abilities.

The city of Encinitas is known for its atmosphere of rest and relaxation. Filled with restaurants, shops, and parks, there are plenty of relaxing activities to enjoy in one's spare time. Annual events include the Encinitas Street Fair in April to celebrate the arrival of spring; the Encinitas Soccer Cup in August; Encinitas Day in September, featuring a 5K/1-mile walk/run and live entertainment; and Oktoberfest celebrating the area's German heritage. There are Sunday concerts at Moonlight Beach in July and August. Quail Botanical Garden is considered one of the best gardens in San Diego County, claiming the largest bamboo collection in the United States.

Property values in Encinitas reflect its excellent location, schools, climate, and leisure activities, a coastal real estate treasure!