Attractions
Hermitage and Meditation Gardens
Paramahansa Yogananda established the Self-Realization Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas in 1937. Here, at the Hermitage where he lived for many years, he wrote his Autobiography of a Yogi, widely regarded today as a modern spiritual classic. The Ashram Center and nearby Temple are located on the Pacific Coast, 100 miles south of Los Angeles and 25 miles north of San Diego.
The Hermitage is generally open on Sundays, 2-5 p.m., except in inclement weather. The meditation gardens, which include a small waterfall and koi pond, are open to the public 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Hermitage and Meditation Gardens
215 "K" Street
Encinitas, California
92024-5040
Telephone: (760) 753-2888
Lou's Records
Lou's Records in Encinitas is the king of record shops. Whether you're looking for mainstream music or oldies, Lou's has it - or can get it. And the vinyl selection will have old will have collectors genuinely enthused about their collection. Better yet, Lou's has the reputation of some of the most knowledgeable music staff anywhere, and they often have live artist appearances.
Lou's Records
434 N. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-753-1382
Quail Botanical Gardens
Quail Botanical Gardens has one of the world's most diverse and important plant collections. California native plants, exotic tropicals, palms, bamboo, and other unusual plant collections thrive on 30 acres. Scenic walks and trails.
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Toll Free:
Phone: (760) 436-3036
Fax: (760) 632-0917
Beach Information
Beaches with Public Access:
Beach Parking: 5am - 10pm
Beach Use: 4am - 2am
No dogs, alcohol, or glass allowed
Lifeguard Towers Open: 10am - 6pm during the
Summer Season (late June to Labor Day)
* Note: Please allow two weeks for reservation process
For more information, please call 633-2740
Grandview Beach
1700 Neptune Avenue
- Phone
- No Restrooms
- Parking
- View
- Beach Access
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
Beacon's Beach
948 Neptune Avenue
- Phone
- No Restrooms
- Parking
- Beach Access
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
Stonesteps Beach
350 South El Portal
- No Restrooms
- View
- Beach Access
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
Moonlight Beach
400 B Street
- Handicap Access
- Picnic Facilities
- Restrooms
- Phone
- Concessions (summer only)
- Reservable*
- Fire Rings
- Play Equiptment
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
D Street Beach
450 D Street
- No Restrooms
- View
- Beach Access
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
Swami's Beach
1298 South Coast Hwy 101
- Picnic Facilities
- Restrooms
- Phone
- Surfing
- Parking
- No Alcohol
- No Dogs
- No Glass Containers
