Encinitas

The area is famous for its six miles of beaches--Swami's is well-known for its waves, the Boneyard at 4th and D welcomes those who want to sunbathe in the buff and Moonlight Beach is a neighborly place to share a walk with a friend. Two lagoons bracket the city--Batiquitos Lagoon forms the northern boundary and San Elijo marks the southern edge.

Encinitas was once the "Flower Capital of the World," and is where the famous poinsettias developed by the Ecke family were introduced in 1923. Quail Botanical Garden claims to be the largest bamboo collection in the U.S. There are many antique stores and unique stores along historic H-101 as well as modern up-to-date shopping areas inland.

The city is about 22 miles away from San Diego, and many residents make the commute on either I-5 or the Coaster every day.

*From San Diego Source, The Daily Transcript