The City of Encinitas is presenting the inaugural 2024 Youth Piano Concerto Competition in collaboration with the North Coast Symphony Orchestra. Young pianists in grades K-12 are invited to compete for the first-place prize of a $250 contract to…

Celebrate the Season at the Holiday Parade, Heritage Tree Lighting& Get Ready for the 2024 Winter Activity Guide! The Encinitas Holiday Parade - presented by Ting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 on Coast Highway 101. The parade begins…

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The City's Cultural Arts Division has a lot to offer in September including two artist opportunity deadlines as well as several free concerts and a city-wide art crawl! TUE | SEP 5 | 5:00pm AT ENCINITAS CITY HALL IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION FOR…

Encinitas Fall Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide out now! The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present its Fall Guide. Guides will be mailed beginning this weekend to Encinitas residents. The…

Live Music On The Patio at Encinitas Ranch Encinitas Ranch Golf Course JUL. 26 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm Free Encinitas Ranch Golf Course 1275 Quail Gardens Drive Join us for live music on the patio along with beautiful sunset views and happy…

Anthony Cullins Band x Memorial Day Party Piña Encinitas MAY 29 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm Free General Admission Piña Fresh off of their win and performance at the 2023 San Diego Music Awards, they play “psychedelic soul…

Encinitas Summer Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide out now! The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present its Summer Guide. Guides will be mailed beginning this weekend to Encinitas residents. …

Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas MAY 10 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Biggs and Bradbury first came together as colleagues working on projects at both Palomar College and Cal State San... [MORE…

I Love A Clean San Diego Webinar Whether you’re just starting out on your zero waste journey or you’re looking to level up your sustainable lifestyle, join I Love A Clean San Diego for a free webinar! During the one-hour webinar, you…

Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas MAR. 8 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Well versed in the pre war country blues genre, Ben Powell has made north county San Diego his home since 1991. Powell makes…

Encinitas Spring Program & Summer Camp Guide out now! Registration begins March 6 The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to present the Spring Programs and Summer Camps Guide. Guides will be mailed…

City of Encinitas Weekly Update - March 1, 2023 Art Night This Saturday Enjoy an evening of visual art and live music as Encinitas civic art spaces and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas. The free event…

The City of Encinitas Environmental Commission is proud to announce the opening of nominations for its prestigious Environmental Award Program (EAP), now in its eighth year. The EAP seeks to recognize deserving individuals, businesses, and…

Music by the Sea with the Seraphour Voice Ensemble The all-female quartet will present pieces from the Renaissance to present day including new works for sacred contemplation. Seraphour is dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of the…

Encinitas, CA, February 15, 2023 – The Encinitas Public Works Department has recently received full re-accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the third time. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that…

Free Blood Pressure Check The Encinitas Community Center will be hosting free blood pressure checks. AMR will be providing free blood pressure screenings and heart health tips for Love Your Heart Week. Date: Thursday, Feb. 16 Time: 9 a.m. to…

The Princess Bride La Paloma Theatre FEB. 14 | 5:30pm & 8:00pm $12.00: General Admission La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway THE PRINCESS BRIDE returns to Encinitas this Valentines Day at 5:30 and 8:00pm... [MORE INFO]…

Planning Commission Update On January 19, the Planning Commission approved a Housing Element site for the Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Senior Apartments. This project approval includes a Density Bonus, Design Review Permit,…

Modal Alternatives Project Update City Council will consider adoption of the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas) plan at its upcoming Feb. 8 meeting. MAP Encinitas is the implementation phase of the Active Transportation Plan and will…

The recent large storm and wave events that occurred in early January 2023 have again displayed the success of the Cardiff State Beach Living Shoreline Project. Without the existence of this engineered dune structure, there would almost certainly…

Community Development Block Grant Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17 the City of Encinitas will begin accepting applications for the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year. The CDBG program is federally funded from the…

Seeking Participants for Green Building Outreach Videos The City of Encinitas, in collaboration with San Diego Gas & Electric, is creating a series of informational videos on the newly amended Green Building Ordinance. A goal of the videos…

Modal Alternatives Project Update City Council will consider adoption of the Modal Alternatives Project (MAP Encinitas) plan at its upcoming Jan. 25 meeting. MAP Encinitas is the implementation phase of the Active Transportation Plan and will…

BABYLON La Paloma Theatre JAN. 16-19 | 7:20pm $12.00: General Admission La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of…

Public Input for the City’s General Plan Safety Element The public review draft of the City’s General Plan Safety Element is available for public input from Nov. 18 to Jan. 18. The City is mandated by state law (Government Code Section…

University of Notre Dame - Undertones (a cappella group) City of Encinitas JAN. 10 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive The Undertones are a 12 member all-male a cappella group founded in 1996. Originally formed out…

Cyclovia Encinitas rolls onto Coast Highway 101 Bring your friends and family to enjoy downtown at Cyclovia Encinitas – presented by Encinitas BCycle/Trek/Electra. South Coast Highway 101 will be closed to cars from D Street to J Street,…

Residential Waste and Recycling Services Announcement No Service Delays For Residential Waste And Recycling Services During The Christmas And New Year Holiday. Due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, there will be no…

More Info The City is seeking public comments regarding a proposed Smoking Ordinance. The proposed ordinance would prohibit smoking in all Public Spaces, Places of Employment, and within 20 feet of any door, window, opening or vent into a Public…

Encinitas, CA, December 15, 2022 – The City of Encinitas is proud to introduce its newest Fire Chief, Josh Gordon. In his new capacity, Chief Gordon will oversee the Encinitas Fire and Marine Safety Department, the Solana Beach Fire…

Fair Housing Basics The City of Encinitas contracts with Legal Aid Society of San Diego to provide fair housing services to Encinitas residents and owners, including education and outreach. Join Legal Aid Society of San Diego for a free…

Winter Holiday Choir Enjoy a cheerful holiday concert that celebrates the season as North Coast Singers present nondenominational favorites accompanied by piano for the whole family to sing along. Two matinee performance times are available.…

City Of Encinitas Weekly Update - November 30, 2022 Encinitas Holiday this Saturday! The Encinitas Holiday Parade – presented by Ting Internet will take place this weekend on Coast Highway 101. At 5 p.m., a tree lighting ceremony will…

Encinitas Holiday Parade this Sat Saturday, Dec 3 - 5:30pm The Encinitas Holiday Parade - presented by Ting Internet will take place on Saturday, December 3 on Coast Highway 101. At 5:00 PM a tree lighting ceremony will take place with a brief…

2022 Heritage Tree Lighting Ceremony Encinitas Rotary and Encinitas Historical Society and Ting DEC. 2 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Moonlight Beach Parking Lot 400 B Street Music and youth chorus on stage in the parking lot with the lighting…

City Hall Closed for the Holidays A friendly reminder that City Hall will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan 2. for the holidays. Fair Housing Basics The City of Encinitas contracts with Legal Aid Society of San Diego to provide fair housing…

Music By the Sea this Friday – Cellist Max Beitan and Pianist Jacopo Giacopuzzi Winner of five Grand Prix awards and 15 international competitions, Latvian cellist Max Beitan made his international debut at the age of eight. His…

Enjoy a Saturday evening of visual art as Encinitas civic and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas from 5:30-8:30pm - new hours for 2022. The event celebrates the city’s diverse visual art scene at participating…

NOVEMBER 16 - NOVEMBER 23, 2022 Submit Events to the Calendar Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas NOV. 16 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Pianists Inhyun and Jihyun Lee will perform a duo…

Starting November 7th, 2002, get 70% off the cost of zero-emission landscaping equipment with this new state program! $27 million is now available to help professional landscapers, small businesses, and sole proprietors who conduct landscape…

First On The Scene Class Come join the International Association of Fire Chiefs and NAEMT for a free First On The Scene class to learn and practice multiple lifesaving skills. All ages 14 and up are able to register. Space is limited so hurry to…

Don’t Forget to Dispose of Your Pumpkins in Your Green Bin! As Halloween comes and goes, it is estimated that one billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to the landfill, doomed to rot and create greenhouse gases that will haunt our planet far…

NOVEMBER 2 - NOVEMBER 9, 2022 Submit Events to the Calendar Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas NOV. 2 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Musicians Paul tseng and Dan Yu will perform cello and…

Encinitas, CA, October 28, 2022 – Today, the City of Encinitas celebrated the groundbreaking of an arts and cultural center at the site of Pacific View Elementary School. The school, which closed in 2003, will be renovated with the necessary…

Backyard Composting Basics Webinar Join Solana Center for a one-hour webinar where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, experienced educators will teach you everything you…

Submit Events to the Calendar Carolina Caycedo Closing Reception + Artist Talk at ICA San Diego! ICA San Diego OCT. 28 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm Free ICA San Diego / North 1550 S El Camino Real ICA San Diego cordially invites our community to…

TWO DAYS OF FREE FUN FOR ALL AGES Thursday, October 27, FREE Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Community Ofrenda through November 2 -Printmaking Workshop 3-6 pm - Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito 4-6 pm Saturday, October 29,…

City of Encinitas Arts and Culture Calendar - October 19 - October 26 2022 Submit Events to the Calendar Haunted Ghost Town Heritage Ranch OCT. 21 - 23, 28 - 30 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 10 and under.…

Backyard Composting Basics Workshop Join Solana Center for a 2-hour workshop at Weidner's Gardens where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, experienced educators will teach…

After over 29 years serving as a professional firefighter, the last seven of which as Fire Chief for the Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar Fire Departments, Mike Stein is announcing his retirement effective November 3, 2022. “I am grateful…

As of January 20, 2020 gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited from use in the city. Electric and battery-powered leaf blowers are an available option. Permissible blowers may be used between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and between 12…

City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department News - October 12, 2022 Movie Night this Saturday Saturday, Oct 15 Join us for the family friendly hit, "The Bad Guys” on Saturday, October 15 at Cottonwood Creek Park,…

Encinitas Fiscal Year Report Now Available The City is proud to present the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Report. The report showcases each department’s accomplishments and achievements realized over the past fiscal year and details City projects and…

El Camino Real Specific Plan Task Force Meeting Please join the El Camino Real Task Force for a walkabout along the El Camino Real corridor. Enjoy the stroll through the corridor by bringing a coffee, a writing surface with a pen or pencil, and…

Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas OCT. 5 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive The San Diego quartet will perform American swing, Latin jazz, and other numbers from their extensive repertoire... [MORE…

Last Call for Artists – 2023 Exhibition Applications The City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division seeks visual artists to feature in revolving, individual and group exhibitions of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) artworks in…

ARTISTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR JURIED EXHIBITIONS IN ENCINITAS ELIGIBILITY: Artists who live or work in San Diego County may apply. FEES: There are no fees to apply. and no commissions on any artwork sales. DEADLINE: Exhibition…

Celebrated for his stunning musicianship and dazzling stage presence, American pianist Brian Woods has emerged as a rising star of international acclaim. Following his debut concerto performance at age 18, he maintains an extensive concerto…

Free Kitchen Organics Bins for Encinitas Businesses The City of Encinitas is offering businesses free back of house (non-public) organics collection containers to use in kitchens or other back of house operations where food waste is generated.…

Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas SEP. 14 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng started playing the piano at the age of five and won her first prize in the…

Congratulations and Thank You! The Fire Department recently promoted the following personnel. We would like to congratulate and thank them for their service to the community. -Deputy Chief Josh Gordon -Battalion Chief Alex Poff …

AUGUST 31 - SPETEMBER 7, 2022 Submit Events to the Calendar Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas AUG. 31 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Daniel Newheiser has over 20 years of professional…

Community Center Cool Zones As temperatures heat up this week in San Diego County, remember that the Encinitas Community and Senior Center is a designated Cool Zone. The Cool Zone Program is an established network of free, air-conditioned settings…

SUN | SEP 4 | 2:00-3:00pm PETER SPRAGUE QUINTET The Friends of the Encinitas Library is proud to present one of Encinitas’ own, the world famous, Peter Sprague Quintet in a very special show, playing the music of Paul Simon. Part of the…

Help Make Encinitas Greener! Join the City of Encinitas for the Green Block Leader Volunteer Pilot Program! Volunteers will receive a 90-minute zero waste training and a toolkit of resources. Then, they will use their sustainability knowledge…

Green Building Ordinance Training Community members and industry professionals are invited to learn about the City’s new Green Building Ordinance. Two training sessions will be available on Thursday, Aug. 25 with lunch or dinner provided.…

City of Encinitas Celebrates Grand Opening of Trail 95 with Ribbon Cutting Yesterday, the City of Encinitas celebrated the grand opening of Trail 95 with a ribbon cutting by the Mayor and Council Members. Located along El Camino Del Norte in the…

Click here to View the Information About City of Encinitas Final Reminder: Encinitas Green Building Ordinance Training On thursday, August…

Submit Events to the Calendar Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas AUG. 17 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Well versed in the pre war country blues genre, Ben Powell has made North County San Diego…

The El Portal Undercrossing is Now Open On Sunday, the City, along with SANDAG – San Diego Association of Governments, celebrated the completion of the El Portal Undercrossing and phase one of Leucadia Streetscape. A big thank you to…

Encinitas Fall Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Guide online now! The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Fall 2022 Virtual Recreation Guide is available online this week with registration opening Monday,…

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Encinitas, CA - The City of Encinitas, in partnership with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), will celebrate the completion of the El Portal Undercrossing on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. The El Portal Undercrossing is a new…

El Portal Undercrossing Ribbon Cutting Join us on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. as the City of Encinitas and SANDAG celebrate the completion of the El Portal Undercrossing, the newest pedestrian and cyclist rail undercrossing in the region. Bring…

Important Green Building Ordinance Update The City’s Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-13) has received all the necessary local and state approvals and is now in effect. The Ordinance was adopted by City Council on October 27, 2021,…

Free Concert this Sunday at Moonlight Beach! Join us for live music by Joker’s Hand right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach. Their music weaves multiple genres of music like pop, punk and hip-hop into their rock-rooted sound. Enjoy…

El Camino Real Specific Plan Task Force Meeting The second task force meeting will be held on Aug. 2 at City Hall. On May 11, the Encinitas City Council directed staff to create a nine member advisory task force. The task force shall review and…

Art Night - This Saturday Enjoy an evening of visual art, live music and light refreshments this Saturday as Encinitas civic spaces and local art galleries swing open their doors open for Art Night Encinitas. This free event celebrates the City of…

Click here for More Information About City of Encinitas Arts and Culture Calendar: July 20 - July 27,…

iPalpiti Festival Concerts - Tonight Through Sunday The international iPalpiti Orchestra, featuring 27 prize-winning musicians who represent 18 countries across five continents, will be performing concerts tonight through Sunday, July 14-17. The…

iPalpiti Concerts in Encinitas City of Encinitas JULY 14-16 | 7:30pm $30 and up Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Ensure you have a ticket for all three soloist concerts at the Encinitas Library before they sell out!..[MORE INFO]…

First Moonlight Beach Summer Concert - This Sunday Gypsy Dreams Band Join us on the sand of beautiful Moonlight Beach this Sunday, July 10, 3-5 p.m. for Fleetwood Mac tribute band Gypsy Dreams. The band performs nationally and will put on a…

27 Musicians From 18 Countries Across 5 Continents Will Perform 4Concerts Here! Get You iPalpiti Festival Passes And Soloist Tickets WhileThey Last. Click here for More…

Encinitas, CA, July 5, 2022 – The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club, is pleased to recognize the award recipients for the 2021 Senior Citizen of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement…

Now Open - Beacons Beach Access Trail and Parking Lot The City of Encinitas is pleased to announce the Beacons Beach access trail and parking lot have re-opened for public use today, June 30. On May 2, the northern portion of an existing…

Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas JUNE 29 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Lee received a BM in Piano Performance from Seoul National University,…

Encinitas, CA, June 29, 2022 – The City of Encinitas is pleased to announce the Beacons Beach access trail and parking lot are scheduled to reopen for public use mid-day on Thursday, June 30, 2022. On May 2nd, the northern portion of an…

This Saturday - 7th Annual Zero Waste Fair - Learn About Zero Waste Living The City of Encinitas and “I Love A Clean San Diego” invite San Diego County residents to celebrate and learn about the importance of zero waste living with…

Encinitas, CA, June 23, 2022 – On May 2nd, the northern portion of an existing historic landslide at Beacons Beach reactivated and moved downslope to the west. The movement created numerous visible cracks in the existing slope, as well as…

Notice Is Hereby Given that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) to fill one vacancy. The UFAC is composed of members of the community with interest and expertise in urban…

Sign-Up for the District's Newsletter Receive information about the drought, conservation, and incentives in your inbox by signing up for our new newsletter. We will send a brief email quarterly or to notify you of timely information (such as…

Bicycle Safety Tips for Summer Do you ride a bike or e-bike? Take some time today to watch the City’s bike and e-bike safety video to learn about what is allowed in the City of Encinitas, important laws and recommendations for riding safely.…

The Rice Brothers City of Encinitas JUNE 17 | 7:30pm Prices: $20.00 Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Both accomplished artists as pianists and cellists, The Rice Brothers’ performances have been well received by audiences of…

Join us for an interactive community workshop to design the future of the El Camino Real corridor! Workshop No. 2 continues the public outreach process for the El Camino Real Specific Plan Project. The purpose of the workshop is to gain community…

Encinitas, CA, June 7, 2022 – The City of Encinitas Environmental Commission is proud to announce winners of its prestigious Environmental Award Program (EAP), now in its seventh year. The EAP seeks to recognize deserving individuals,…

Encinitas Weekly Update - June 2, 2022 Future Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Your Feedback Needed The City of Encinitas is seeking feedback on where and what types of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) should be installed in our…

Grow Food, End Hunger and Save the Planet - Free Workshop This Saturday Join the last date of our free community workshop series! You can learn how to help end hunger in our community by growing a garden. Learn how to plant organic seedlings in…

City of Encinitas - Arts and Culture Calendar: May 25 - June 1, 2022 Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts City of Encinitas MAY 25 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive Lesi Mei. This is a free concert, no advance tickets…

Green Building Ordinance Update As a follow-up to the notification sent on May 18, this notice is being provided to inform you that the approval of the City's green building ordinance (Ordinance 2021-13) by the California Energy Commission (CEC)…

Music by the Sea Concert This Friday Night Join us tomorrow night for the saxophone and piano duo of Dr. Isaac López and Dr. Andrés Jaramillo, who will be performing a concert that combines Western contemporary classical music…

Affordable Housing Code Update In Effect On October 13, 2021, the Encinitas City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-02 amending the City’s Affordable Housing Municipal Code Chapter 30.41. The code amendment also required a local coastal…

Movie in the Park this Saturday - Encanto Join us for the hit Disney movie, “Encanto,” at Glen Park. Enjoy a night under the stars and a fun family movie beginning just after dusk. Stop by before the movie for a free craft project…

Hutchins Consort presents "Grand Finale" The Hutchins Consort MAY 13 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm $20 - $35 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 890 Balour Dr. The last concert series of the season will feature the Tchaikovsky serenade…

Encinitas Summer Recreation Guide out this week The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Summer 2022 Recreation Guide is available this week. Guides will be mailed beginning this weekend to Encinitas…

Encinitas, CA, May 6, 2022 – On May 2nd, the northern portion of an existing historic landslide at Beacons Beach reactivated and moved downslope to the west. The movement created numerous visible cracks in the existing slope, as well as damage…

Encinitas, CA, May 5, 2022 – The San Dieguito Water District (District) will celebrate 100 years of service to residents of the City of Encinitas. Join us on Tuesday, May 10, to commemorate the occasion and learn about the District’s…

Postponed - El Camino Real Specific Plan: Community Workshop No. 2, Design Alternatives The El Camino Real Specific Plan Workshop No. 2 is being postponed. A new notice and save the dates will be sent in advance of the rescheduled workshop. We…

SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD DEADLINE EXTENDED (with Lifetime Achievement Award Consideration) Encinitas, CA, April 26, 2022 – The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club, is pleased to…