Encinitas
—  City  —
Aerial view shows: Moonlight Beach on the left, parallel with the shore is Historic Coast Highway 101, also parallel but further inland is Interstate 5 in California
Official seal of Encinitas Seal
Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California
Encinitas Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167Coordinates: 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Diego
Government
• Mayor	Jerome Stocks[1]
Area[2]
• Total	19.990 sq mi (51.772 km2)
• Land	18.812 sq mi (48.722 km2)
• Water	1.178 sq mi (3.050 km2)  5.89%
Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	59,518
• Density	3,000/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
• Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	92007, 92023-92024
Area code(s)	760, 442
FIPS code	06-22678
GNIS feature ID	1652705
Website	www.cityofencinitas.org

Encinitas is a coastal beach city in San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego in North County and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 59,518, up from 58,014 at the 2000 census. Encinitas is known for its mild climate and surf scene. The largest single industry in the city is the growing of ornamental flowers, particularly poinsettias.

The city was incorporated in 1986 from the communities of historic Encinitas, new Encinitas (Village Park, etc.), Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. These communities retain their identities and their distinctive flavors.

Districts[link]

Encinitas can be divided into five areas:

• Old Encinitas: a small beachside area featuring a mix of businesses and housing styles. The Encinitas welcome arch is located here. Old Encinitas is split from New Encinitas by a low coastal ridge.
• New Encinitas: a newer region which features golf courses, many shopping centers, and composed of larger tract homes.
• Olivenhain: a semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas, composed of mostly single family homes and an active 4-H Club.
• Leucadia: an older community of the city. Leucadia features tree lined streets and boulevards. The community features art galleries, unusual stores, and restaurants, along with single family homes.
• Cardiff-by-the-Sea: Encinitas' southernmost oceanfront community, which features streets named after British cities and classical composers, the Lux Art Institute, famous surf break Swamis and the San Elijo Campus of Mira Costa College.

Geography[link]

San Elijo Lagoon

Encinitas is located at 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167.^[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (52 km²). 18.8 square miles (49 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (5.89%) is water. The city's elevation ranges between sea level (0 MSL) and 180 meters above sea level.

Encinitas lies of rugged coastal terrain. The city is bisected by a low lying coastal ridge that separates new and old Encinitas. In the north of the city the coast rises in elevation and the land is raised up in the form of many coastal bluffs. The city is surrounded by Batiquitos Lagoon and San Elijo Lagoon to the north and south respectively.

Climate[link]

The climate is very mild. Average daily high temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures below 40°F (5°C) and above 85°F (30°C) are rare. Average rainfall is about 250 mm (10 in) per year. As with much of the South Coast, the region experiences June Gloom and May Gray; marine layer covering the coast.

Demographics[link]

2010[link]

The 2010 United States Census^[4] reported that Encinitas had a population of 59,518. The population density was 2,977.5 people per square mile (1,149.6/km²). The racial makeup of Encinitas was 51,067 (85.8%) White, 361 (0.6%) African American, 301 (0.5%) Native American, 2,323 (3.9%) Asian, 91 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 3,339 (5.6%) from other races, and 2,036 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,138 persons (13.7%).

The Census reported that 58,990 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 123 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 405 (0.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 24,082 households, out of which 6,997 (29.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 12,113 (50.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,950 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 981 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,359 (5.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 169 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,303 households (26.2%) were made up of individuals and 2,118 (8.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45. There were 15,044 families (62.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.98.

The population was spread out with 12,285 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 3,767 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 16,584 people (27.9%) aged 25 to 44, 19,239 people (32.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,643 people (12.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

There were 25,740 housing units at an average density of 1,287.7 per square mile (497.2/km²), of which 15,187 (63.1%) were owner-occupied, and 8,895 (36.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 39,101 people (65.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,889 people (33.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000[link]

As of the census^[5] of 2000, there were 58,014 people, 22,830 households, and 14,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,035.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,172.1/km²). There were 23,843 housing units at an average density of 1,247.6 per square mile (481.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.60% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 6.28% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 14.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,830 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,954, and the median income for a family was $78,104 (these figures had risen to $79,714 and $104,775 respectively as of a 2007 estimate^[6]). Males had a median income of $51,132 versus $38,606 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,336. About 3.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Current estimates[link]

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Encinitas in 2005 was $86,520 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $70,257.

Arts and culture[link]

Annual events[link]

The Annual Fall Festival, formerly known as the Poinsettia Festival, is held each November in downtown Encinitas.

The Wavecrest Woodie Meet takes place once a year on the third Saturday of September at Moonlight State Beach. It is the largest rally of wooden bodied vehicles in the world and it is free to the public and to participants.

The Annual OktoberFest is held the third Sunday in September to coincide with the start of the Oktoberfest celebrations in Germany. This is the only community event in Encinitas that takes place in "new Encinitas."

Surfing Madonna[link]

In 2011 a group of clandestine artists illegally installed a 10 by 10 foot (3 by 3 m) mosaic of the Virgin de Guadalupe surfing on a concrete pylon in the city leading to a battle over whether it should be removed or preserved. It was christened the Surfing Madonna by the media and public.^[7][8]

Museums and other points of interest[link]

The Lux Art Institute and San Dieguito Heritage Museum are located in Encinitas. Other points of interest include the San Diego Botanic Garden, Self-Realization Fellowship temple and Hermitage, historic La Paloma Theater, Moonlight Beach, and one of California's classic downtowns along historic Coast Highway 101. Surfing is a popular activity in Encinitas, particularly at Swami's, which is rated in the top 5 surf locations in the world and is mentioned in a verse of The Beach Boys' song "Surfin' USA."

Government[link]

The city is governed by a five-member city council, elected at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.

In the 2008 Election, Barack Obama won Encinitas with 62.31% of the vote^[9]. Along with San Diego, Del Mar, and Solana Beach, Encinitas was one of just four cities in San Diego County to vote against California Proposition 8, doing so with 61.10% of the vote^[10].

In the state legislature Encinitas is located in the 38th Senate District, represented by Republican Mark Wyland, and in the 74th Assembly District, represented by Republican Martin Garrick. Encinitas is located in California's 50th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +5^[11] and is represented by Republican Brian Bilbray.

Education[link]

School districts[link]

• Cardiff School District
• Encinitas Union School District
• Mira Costa College District
• San Dieguito Union High School District

Visual Art schools[link]

• Studio 2nd Street
• Watts Atelier of the Arts

Colleges[link]

• California Institute for Human Science
• Mira Costa College San Elijo Campus
• St. Katherine College

High Schools[link]

• Grauer School (Private, college preparatory)
• San Dieguito Academy
• La Costa Canyon High School
• Pacific Academy
• Sunset Continuation High School

Middle Schools[link]

• Diegueño Middle School
• Encinitas Country Day School (private Middle School)
• Grauer school (private)
• Oak Crest Middle School
• The Rhoades School (private)

Elementary Schools[link]

• Ada Harris Elementary School
• Cardiff Elementary School
• Capri Elementary School
• Encinitas Country Day School (private)
• Flora Vista Elementary School
• Ocean Knoll Elementary School
• Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
• Park Dale Lane Elementary School
• Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
• Rancho Encinitas Academy (private)
• The Rhoades School (private)
• Saint John The Evangelist School (private)
• Sanderling Waldorf School (private)

Notable natives and residents[link]

Current residents[link]

• Mason Aguirre, Professional snowboarder, 2006 Olympian
• David Brin, science fiction author
• Armistead Burwell Smith IV, musician member of Three Mile Pilot and Pinback
• Jerry Buss, owner of The Los Angeles Lakers
• Chad Butler, drummer of Switchfoot
• Jenny Craig, co-founder of Jenny Craig, Inc Weight Loss Program
• Members of the powerviolence band Crossed Out
• Rob Crow, musician, member of Pinback and Thingy and the former math rock/indie rock pioneers Heavy Vegetable
• Tom DeLonge, guitarist-singer with Blink-182, and Angels & Airwaves
• Every band member of Destroy the Runner
• Richard Dreyfuss, American actor
• Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, professional skateboarder
• Mary Fleener, underground comics artist
• Jon Foreman, singer/guitarist of Switchfoot
• Tim Foreman, bassist for Switchfoot
• Robert Foxworth, actor
• Rune Glifberg, Danish professional skateboarder
• Bucky Lasek, professional skateboarder
• Cindy Lee Berryhill, singer/songwriter
• Rob Machado, professional surfer
• Hugh Martin, Broadway and film composer, Meet Me in St. Louis
• Jack McDowell, baseball player and musician
• Mike McGill, professional skateboarder. inventor of the McTwist
• Jeremy McGrath, Supercross racer
• Paula Newby-Fraser, The Queen of Kona, eight-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion
• Marion Ross, actress, TV's Happy Days
• Cyrus Saataz, former radio host with KNBR
• Candice Sanders, Miss California USA 2003
• Ravi Shankar, acclaimed sitarist, and daughter Anoushka Shankar
• Scott Stephens, singer of Liquid Blue
• Jack Tempchin, musician and songwriter of several Eagles hits
• Jamie Thomas, professional skateboarder
• Michael Vangerov, guitarist of Liquid Blue
• Joe Walsh, guitarist, singer, and songwriter for The James Gang and the Eagles
• Danny Way, professional skateboarder
• John Wesley, professional stuntman, former USA bobsled driver
• Shaun White, Professional Snowboarder (2 time Olympic Gold Medalist) and Skateboarder
• Joji Yuasa, composer (b. 1929)

Former residents[link]

• Michael Chang, professional tennis player
• Charlie Chaplin, actor, founding member, United Artists
• Chaya Czernowin, composer
• Tom Dempsey, professional football player
• Manny Farber, film critic
• Rick Froberg, artist, lead singer/guitarist of Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes
• Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder
• Frankie Hejduk, soccer player
• Bessie Love, actress
• Taryn Manning, American actress
• Jerry Mathers, Actor The Beaver, Leave It to Beaver
• Pauline Oliveros, American composer and accordionist
• Harry Partch, composer and inventor
• Mary Pickford, actress, founding member, United Artists; Mary Pickford Institute
• Bobby Riggs, professional tennis player
• Staciana Stitts,^[12] 2000 Olympic gold medalist
• Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam
• Paramahansa Yogananda, Guru, Self-Realization Fellowship

References[link]

External links[link]

San Diego County portal

• City of Encinitas—Official site
• Encinitaschamber.com—Chamber of Commerce Official Site
• Encinitas Union School District
• Encinitas Parks Guide Google Maps

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