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Unusual Attractions in Encinitas

Encinitas, California

Encinitas Boat Houses

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

Encinitas, California

Surfing Madonna

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

Encinitas, California

1883 Schoolhouse

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.

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Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary

This unique sanctuary invites you to interact with the beautiful birds.

4 miles from Encinitas

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Heaven's Gate Suicide House

The cheapest mansion on the block, there's just one catch...

5 miles from Encinitas

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Copper Creek Falls and Mine

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

5 miles from Encinitas

Carlsbad, California

The Flower Fields

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

6 miles from Encinitas

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Join us as we venture deep into the High Desert, glimpsing massive sculptures, fluorescent painted mountains, and revitalizing domes along the way.

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