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LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

CA $127
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Tickets
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

CA $80
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Learn to Paraglide or fly along with San Diego Paragliding School

Learn to Paraglide with San Diego Paragliding School

CA $245
per adult
Learn to Paraglide with San Diego Paragliding School
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching

CA $119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

CA $56
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

CA $21
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

CA $35
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego

Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego

CA $62
per adult
Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

CA $59
per adult
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego
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Recommended activities in Encinitas

Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per traveller*
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Private & custom tours

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Free cancellation available
Price is CA $35 per adult
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A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.
Photo by Wendy Montroy
Open Photo by Wendy Montroy

Moonlight State Beach

9.2/10 (544 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Moonlight State Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
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