Brian's Guidebook

Brian
Brian's Guidebook

Food scene

Great oceanfront dining. Bar and more casual upstairs; more formal downstairs. Call ahead for reservations.
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Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
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Great oceanfront dining. Bar and more casual upstairs; more formal downstairs. Call ahead for reservations.
Spacious indoor and outdoor spot for chicken sandwiches and high-end craft fried chicken and healthy bowls. All ingredients either free range and/or locally sourced. Craft beer, cocktails and great wine. Amazing choice for families and super fast.
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd
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Spacious indoor and outdoor spot for chicken sandwiches and high-end craft fried chicken and healthy bowls. All ingredients either free range and/or locally sourced. Craft beer, cocktails and great wine. Amazing choice for families and super fast.
Great brunch, lunch and dinner options, with a lively after dinner cocktail scene as well.
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Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101
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Great brunch, lunch and dinner options, with a lively after dinner cocktail scene as well.
Great wood fired pizzas with a well curated wine and craft beer list.
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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101
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Great wood fired pizzas with a well curated wine and craft beer list.
Amazing Asian fusion in a small buzzy environment. Quick and very high quality.
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CHIKO
101 N Coast Hwy 101
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Amazing Asian fusion in a small buzzy environment. Quick and very high quality.

Coffee

Excellent single origin coffees roasted on-site. One of the best coffee roaster in the entire county, right at the end of the street
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Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101
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Another fantastic local coffee roaster. One of the best coffee spots in the county.
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Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
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Another fantastic local coffee roaster. One of the best coffee spots in the county.
Bright and buzzy coffee shop, good for people watching or working remotely.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101
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Bright and buzzy coffee shop, good for people watching or working remotely.
Legendary local coffee joint in a reclaimed historic coastal home, with great pastries.
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101
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Legendary local coffee joint in a reclaimed historic coastal home, with great pastries.
Best espresso in the entire county. Also great single origin coffees.
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Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield Dr
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Best espresso in the entire county. Also great single origin coffees.
San Francisco based chain with tasty pour-overs and blends. No lattes or espresso drinks here.
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Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101
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San Francisco based chain with tasty pour-overs and blends. No lattes or espresso drinks here.
Quick tasty high quality pour-overs and freshly baked empanadas.
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Bump Coffee
126 Aberdeen Dr
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Quick tasty high quality pour-overs and freshly baked empanadas.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Craft Beer

San Diego County is the world’s capital of craft beer, with more than 200 independent breweries in the county.
Taproom at the end of the street for one of the best of the 200+ breweries in the county. Great food as well. Dog and family friendly.
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Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101
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Taproom at the end of the street for one of the best of the 200+ breweries in the county. Great food as well. Dog and family friendly.
Amazing river and glimpse ocean views with great food and a large patio
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Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito Dr
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Amazing river and glimpse ocean views with great food and a large patio
Local taproom for tasty craft beers with a sidewalk patio.
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Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101
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Local taproom for tasty craft beers with a sidewalk patio.
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The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo Ave
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Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101
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Simply amazing. One of the best rotating tap lists in the county. Pub grub.
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The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101
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Simply amazing. One of the best rotating tap lists in the county. Pub grub.
Fantastic gastropub with a handpicked tap list.
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Priority Public House
576 N Coast Hwy 101
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Fantastic gastropub with a handpicked tap list.
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Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101
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21+ taproom. Fantastic handpicked rotating taplist with a sunny patio. Dog friendly. Food welcome from adjacent businesses. Great spot to get some work done on a laptop. Plenty of screens for sports.
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The Brewers Tap Room
1456 Encinitas Blvd
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21+ taproom. Fantastic handpicked rotating taplist with a sunny patio. Dog friendly. Food welcome from adjacent businesses. Great spot to get some work done on a laptop. Plenty of screens for sports.

Surf Shops

Local family run legendary surf shop with surfboards, wetsuits, accessories, sunglasses and a huge assortment of clothing and swimwear.
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Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101
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Local family run legendary surf shop with surfboards, wetsuits, accessories, sunglasses and a huge assortment of clothing and swimwear.
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Encinitas Surfboards
107 N Coast Hwy 101
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Great local surf shop with all the essentials and SURFBOARD RENTALS. Ask for Jay or Jeff and tell them Brian sent you.
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IRON CROSS SURFBOARDS
2107 San Elijo Ave
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Great local surf shop with all the essentials and SURFBOARD RENTALS. Ask for Jay or Jeff and tell them Brian sent you.
Great local spot at the end of the street with board and wetsuit rentals.
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Concept Surf Shop
215 W D St
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Great local spot at the end of the street with board and wetsuit rentals.