ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA

'Encinitas' is a coastal city in northern San Diego County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,014. It is located about 40 km (25 mi) north of San Diego, and about 150 km (95 mi) south of Los Angeles.
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.
The largest single industry is the growing of ornamental flowers, particularly poinsettias.
The City is governed by a five-member City Council, elected at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.

Contents

Districts

Geography

Demographics

Current estimates

Climate

Famous current and former residents

Current residents

Former residents

Encinitas Photographs

Encinitas Photo Slideshows

Historic Encinitas Photo Slideshow

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Photo Slideshows

Encinitas Schools

School Districts

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Points of interest

Churches

Synagogues/Temples

Fitness / Recreation

External links

Government

Medical / Hospitals

Schools / School Districts

Aerial Photos / Maps

Related Information

Districts

Encinitas can be divided into five areas:

★ 'Leucadia', which has an older tree lined area featuring art galleries, unique stores and restaurants along with single family homes.

★ 'New Encinitas' a newer region which features a golf course, larger tract homes and a shopping center, the homes in this area are at a higher value.

★ 'Old Encinitas', a small beachside area featuring a mix of businesses and housing styles.

★ 'Olivenhain', a semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas mostly comprised of single family homes.

★ 'Cardiff-by-the-Sea', Encinitas' southernmost oceanfront community, which features single family homes and a community college.

Geography

Encinitas is located at (33.044442, -117.271694).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.1 km² (20.1 mi²). 49.5 km² (19.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (5.07%) is water.
The city's elevation ranges between sea level and 180 meters² above sea level.
²The maximum elevation was extracted from a 1:24000 scale USGS topographic map, based upon coordinates supplied by the County of San Diego.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 58,014 people, 22,830 households, and 14,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,172.1/km² (3,035.6/mi²). There were 23,843 housing units at an average density of 481.7/km² (1,247.6/mi²). 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. 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

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.

Climate

The climate is very mild. Average daily high temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures below 40°F and above 85°F (outside the 5°C to 30°C range) are rare. Average rainfall is about 250 mm (10 in) per year.

Famous current and former residents

Current residents

★ David Brin, science fiction author

★ Jerry Buss, owner of The Los Angeles Lakers

★ Chad Butler, drummer of Switchfoot

★ Tom DeLonge, former guitarist-singer with Blink-182, currently with Angels and Airwaves

★ Mary Fleener, underground comics artist

★ Jon Foreman, singer/guitarist of Switchfoot

★ Tim Foreman, bassist for Switchfoot

★ Rob Machado, professional surfer

★ Jack McDowell, baseball player and musician

★ Paula Samson, composer, worship leader, lead singer and keyboardist for Devocean

★ Candice Sanders, Miss California USA 2003

★ Ravi Shankar, acclaimed sitarist and daughter Anoushka, same

★ Peter Sprague, jazz guitarist

★ Jack Tempchin, musician and songwriter of several Eagles hits

★ Jamie Thomas, professional skateboarder

★ William Volk, video game designer and producer.

★ Tom Waits, musician

★ Joe Walsh, guitarist, singer, and songwriter for The James Gang and the Eagles

★ Joji Yuasa, composer (b. 1929)

★ Every band member of Destroy the Runner

★ Members of the powerviolence band Crossed Out

Former residents

★ Dr. Richard Aldrich, Builder of the "H" street Castle.

★ Michael Chang, professional tennis player.

★ Tom Dempsey, professional football player.

★ Rick Froberg, artist, lead singer/guitarist of Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes.

★ George Harrison, guitarist and singer of The Beatles.

★ Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder.

★ Frankie Hejduk, soccer player

★ Bruce Logan, professional skateboarder and co-founder of Logan Earthski.

★ Taryn Manning, American actress.

★ Harry Partch, composer and inventor.

★ Svetozar & Ruth Radakovich, internationally renowned artists & jewelers.

★ Bobby Riggs, professional tennis player.

★ Staciana Stitts, [1] 2000 Olympic gold medalist

★ Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam.

★ Paramahansa Yogananda, Guru, Self-Realization Fellowship.

Encinitas Photographs

Encinitas Photo Slideshows

★ http://www.californiacoastalimages.com/Encinitas%20California%20Photo%20Slideshow%202/index.html

★ http://www.californiacoastalimages.com/index.html

Historic Encinitas Photo Slideshow

★ http://www.californiacoastalimages.com/Historic_Encinitas/index.html

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Photo Slideshows

★ http://www.californiacoastalimages.com/NewestPhotos/Cardiff_Reef_May_06_2007.html

★ http://www.californiacoastalimages.com/Cardiff/Cardiff_Swamis_Photo_slideshow.html

Encinitas Schools

School Districts

★ Cardiff Elementary School District

★ Encinitas Union School District

★ Mira Costa College District

★ San Dieguito Union High School District

High Schools

★ Sunset Continuation High School

★ Pacific Academy

★ La Costa Canyon High School

★ San Dieguito Academy

★ Grauer School (Private, college preparatory)

Middle Schools

★ Oak Crest Middle School

★ Diegueño Middle School

★ Encinitas Country Day School (private Middle School)

★ Grauer school (private)

Elementary Schools

★ 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

★ Saint John The Evangelist School (private)

★ The Rhoades School

★ TIP Academy Public Charter School

★ El Camino Creek Elementary School

Points of interest

★ Quail Botanical Gardens

★ Self-Realization Fellowship temple

★ La Paloma Theater

★ San Dieguito Heritage Museum

★ Swamis Surfspot

★ Paul Ecke Ranch

Churches

★ Bethlehem Lutheran Church

★ Church of Christ

★ New Life Christian Fellowship

★ Seacoast Community Church

★ Christ Presbetarian Church

★ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

★ St. Mark Lutheran Church

Synagogues/Temples

★ Temple Solel

★ Congregation Shir Ami

Fitness / Recreation

★ Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Camp La Jolla [2], the nations largest fitness camp.

External links

Government

★ City of Encinitas - Official site

★ Encinitaschamber.com - Chamber of Commerce Official Site

★ Satire and Commentary

★ Cardiff-by-the-Sea - Neighborhood Association

★ Olivenhain.org - Olivenhain Town Council Website - Olivenhain, a Community of Encinitas

Medical / Hospitals

★ CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center

Schools / School Districts

★ San Dieguito Academy

★ San Dieguito High School District

★ Encinitas Union School District

★ Grauer School - Private college preparatory.

★ Studio 2nd Street - Vanessa and Ron Lemen's Art Studio

★ California Institute for Human Science

Aerial Photos / Maps

Related Information

★ Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association

★ Encinitas Chamber of Commerce

★ San Dieguito River Park - Sea to Desert Wilderness Adventure Trail