Encinitas, CA
Living in Encinitas
Encinitas is five communities in one city: Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Coast Highway 101 ties the beach towns together with surf shops, restaurants and small businesses.
Moonlight Beach and the Swami's surf break are the best known spots on the coast. The San Diego Botanic Garden is in town, and Olivenhain, further inland, has larger lots and a quieter, rural feel.
- Homes
- Beach cottages and older bungalows near the coast, planned neighborhoods in New Encinitas, and larger lots and horse properties in Olivenhain.
- Schools
- Encinitas Union and Cardiff School District for elementary grades, and San Dieguito Union High for middle and high school.
- Getting around
- Interstate 5 runs through the city. The Coaster stops at the Encinitas station downtown.
Prices by ZIP
What homes for sale in each Encinitas ZIP code are asking right now.
| ZIP | Area | Homes for sale | Median list price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale in 92007 | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | 8 | $3,275,000 | $1,227 |
| Homes for sale in 92024 | Encinitas | 107 | $2,725,000 | $1,020 |
- 92007 Cardiff-by-the-Sea8 homes
- Median list price
- $3,275,000
- Per sq ft
- $1,227
- 92024 Encinitas107 homes
- Median list price
- $2,725,000
- Per sq ft
- $1,020
115 homes for sale across these ZIP codes. A median needs at least 3 homes.
Homes in Encinitas
1761 Gascony Road
377 N Willowspring Drive
1432 Enclave Court
1122 Lark Song Lane
1222 N. Coast Hwy 101
1040 Golden Road
637 Sparta Drive
163 La Costa Avenue
1875 Parliament Road
1600 San Remo Pl #104
1906 Park Dale Lane
1830 Eucalyptus Avenue
Schools in Encinitas
Public schools with an address in Encinitas, and the share of their students who met or exceeded the state standard in reading and math on the 2024-25 state tests. Best results first.
Elementary schools (8)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff Elementary · Grades 3-6 | 373 | 78% | 69% |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks (school website, opens in a new tab) Julian Union Elementary · Grades PreK-8 · Charter | 287 | 73% | 70% |
| Flora Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 357 | 71% | 65% |
| Capri Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 585 | 66% | 66% |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 557 | 64% | 61% |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 405 | 63% | 55% |
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| Ocean Knoll Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 477 | 61% | 54% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Elementary Cardiff Elementary · Grades K-2 | 237 | No tested grades | |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
- Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff Elementary · Grades 3-6
- Met reading
- 78%
- Met math
- 69%
- JCS - Mountain Oaks (school website, opens in a new tab)
Julian Union Elementary · Grades PreK-8 · Charter
- Met reading
- 73%
- Met math
- 70%
- Flora Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 71%
- Met math
- 65%
- Capri Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 66%
- Met math
- 66%
- Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 64%
- Met math
- 61%
- Park Dale Lane Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 63%
- Met math
- 55%
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- Ocean Knoll Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 61%
- Met math
- 54%
- Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff Elementary · Grades K-2
No tested grades
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Middle schools (2)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diegueno Middle San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8 | 730 | 77% | 68% |
| Oak Crest Middle San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8 | 712 | 72% | 58% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- Diegueno Middle
San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8
- Met reading
- 77%
- Met math
- 68%
- Oak Crest Middle
San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8
- Met reading
- 72%
- Met math
- 58%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
High schools (1)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Dieguito HS Academy San Dieguito Union High · Grades 9-12 | 1,723 | 73% | 51% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- San Dieguito HS Academy
San Dieguito Union High · Grades 9-12
- Met reading
- 73%
- Met math
- 51%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
K-12 schools (1)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCS - Cedar Cove (school website, opens in a new tab) Julian Union Elementary · Grades PreK-12 · Charter | 137 | 56% | 46% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- JCS - Cedar Cove (school website, opens in a new tab)
Julian Union Elementary · Grades PreK-12 · Charter
- Met reading
- 56%
- Met math
- 46%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Source: California Department of Education, 2025-26 school list and 2024-25 CAASPP results. Private schools are not included. Which school serves a specific address depends on the district's attendance boundaries, so check with the district before you buy.
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