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1. San Diego Botanical Gardens
- The largest North American display of bamboo serves as a backdrop for plants of every kind including exotic tropicals, indigenous plants and unusual... read more
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Nile Expert Tip: In September 2009 the Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation chose to change its name to San Diego Botanic...
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2. Bikram's Yoga College of India
- Bikram's Yoga in Encinitas is the second, locally owned venue for San Diego residents who study and practice the work of Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury.... read more
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3. Blue Star Body Lounge
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On the lower level of the Pointsettia Ridge Complex in Encinitas, find a full-service salon offering haircuts, waxing, manicures and... read more
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4. Coast Highway Traders
- Regional artists shine here. This shop showcases authentic Californian and Mexican folk art. Featured artwork includes stained glass, pottery,... read more
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5. Moonlight Beach
- Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway, visitors to San Diego are bound to notice a string of beaches. Be sure to stop at this beach, found along... read more
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6. Lux Art Institute
- Before visitors enter Lux Art Institute, they will see an apple orchard in a triangular pattern called "Garden of Apple Delights," and other forms... read more
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7. Self-Realization Fellowship Temple
- Iconic as it makes up San Diego's skyline (it's large gold domes and white building take up much of the 1's Encinitas frame), this religious center... read more
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8. San Dieguito Heritage Museum
- With only a tiny, one-room display, this museum packs a multitude of local history into a small space. From military history (focusing primarily... read more
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9. 101 Artists Colony
- An artist-run coalition that fosters awareness, appreciation and support of visual arts in the area, here you can see regular exhibitions of featured... read more
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10. Weidner's Gardens
- A gardener's delight, this combination nursery, working farm and tourist attraction has been delighting people with green thumbs for more than... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Encinitas. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
