Encinitas

The City of Encinitas is located in northern San Diego County and has a population of approximately 60,000 people. Incorporated in 1986, the City includes the communities of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Leucadia, & Olivenhain. The City is bound by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Batiquitos Lagoon on the north, and the San Elijo Lagoon on the south. Escondido Creek, a major east-west drainage, traverses the southern boundary of the City and ultimately empties into the San Elijo Lagoon.