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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Encinitas

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Encinitas, California

Updated February 19, 2019

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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Del Mar, California

Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary

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

4 miles from Encinitas

Carlsbad, California

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

Carlsbad, California

Craftsmanship Museum

This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.

7 miles from Encinitas

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