Just a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of Long Beach is a small surfer town in San Diego county, Encinitas. There are two campsites to choose from, both where you can pitch your tent right on the beach. You must reserve far in advance during the summer months at both Carlsbad and San Elijo. We chose San Elijo and stayed a blissful three days of surf, sand, and relaxing under the stars. I watched my boy ride the waves for hours as I sunbathed on the sand with a good book.
The good thing about the secluded hide-a-way is it's proximity to the city. Who knew such an oasis could be nestled within the hustle and bustle. We ate at the local favorites. Auggie's Crab House made for such a fresh and succulent dinner, perfect after the beach adventure. And a small restaurant by night fish market by day spot in the city gave us the flavor of the most tender macadamia crusted opah we've ever tasted. Not bad for a last minute mini vacation.
Lastly, who could visit San Diego without trekking through their famous zoo. The elephant odyssey was my personal favorite. But there is something to be said about those playful orangutans that capture your heart. We saw it all. Lions and tigers and bears and more! I can't wait to visit them again...and to relax by the surf in Encinitas.
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