This 2.13-mile loop takes you on a beautiful tour of north Leucadia. The walk starts and finishes at Grandview Beach parking lot, taking you along North Coast Highway 101, south to Leucadia Roadside Park at Leucadia Blvd to Beacon’s Beach before returning back. You’re sure to spot something interesting and new-to-you along this route. On the 101, Leucadia boasts an eclectic mix of businesses, inns, eateries, galleries and plenty more. At Beacon’s and Grandview, you’ll always spot plenty of beachgoers and surfers checking the waves and hanging out. Neptune Avenue is always a favorite of walkers, runners and cyclists getting a workout. Some historic points of interest include Coast Highway’s row of large Eucalyptus trees, planted way back in the late 1800s, and the Leucadia Post office, it’s looks mostly unchanged since it was built in the late 1940’s.
Free public parking is available at Grandview Beach, located at 1700 Neptune Avenue. There are a lot of cool photo opportunities along the way on this route. Take some pics and share your experience on social media with hashtags #ExploreEncinitas #EncinitasLife and tag @cityofencinitas too!