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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Encinitas
California, United States · North America
About Encinitas
Encinitas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Solana Beach, 10km from LEGOLAND California.
Encinitas is in California, United States, with about 63,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Solana Beach, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Encinitas?
Within an hour or so of Encinitas: LEGOLAND California (10 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (28 km), SeaWorld San Diego (31 km), San Diego Zoo (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Encinitas?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Encinitas?
Encinitas is in California, United States, about 5 km from Solana Beach.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 62,930
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.0370, -117.2920
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Encinitas
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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