Iconic Encinitas Issue #1 November 2022

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The Boathouses
City of Encinitas Coming Events
Encinitas Legendary Locals:
The Eagles / Jack Tempchin
Creating Happy Faces:
Dr. Yco
The Encinitas Historical Society:
Historical Walking Tour
Encintas Rotary Club salutes the
Rising Star of the Month
Electrify Your Ride:
B-Cycle
Coast Highway 101:
Beach Bike Tour
Is it the Truth:
Encinitas Rotary Club
Alignment is Everything:
Dr. Pollock
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Legendary Local Cuisine:
Lotus Cafe
Iconic Encinitas
A publication of the Encinitas Visitors Center
535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 116
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Phone Number: (760) 753-6041
Chief Executive Officer
Sherry Yardley
Magazine Liaison
Carol Knight
community@encinitaschamber.com

FROM THE EDITOR:
Weekly
Meditations:
1. Tuesday, 7:00 am
2. Thursday, 7:00 am
3. Saturday, 7:30 am
“I invite you to join our
weekly meditation
community” ‐Diana
Shimkus, EMC Teacher
www.encinitasmindfulness.org
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our website and learn more.
DAPHNE FLETCHER - CEO - LedgeMedia
Welcome to our inaugural
issue of Iconic Encinitas
magazine! Encinitas is filled with
many wonderful attractions,
so we’ve created a bi-annual
magazine to spotlight some of
our city’s most iconic treasures.
And of course, a city’s heart is
made up of the people who call
it home, so we intend to make
space in each issue to tell the
stories of local legends and bring awareness to some of the
causes that matter to our community. We’ve aimed to produce
a dynamic informative magazine, and we welcome your input
to help develop future issues, which will have additional
features and bonuses. If this guide helps you enjoy all that
Encinitas has to offer, then I’ve fulfilled my role as editor and
we’ve done our jobs. Enjoy!
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Daphne Fletcher
Production Supervisor
Christopher Sturdevant
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A compilation image of the historic 1920s era Encinitas Boathouses
courtesy of Robert Esposito, Max Lux Media and a night shot of the
Encinitas Sign by Daphne Fletcher

INTRODUCTION
Growing up in the cool and often rainy Northwest, I never dreamed I would be living in
a place that people travel to for vacation, let alone working as CEO of the Encinitas
Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.
From the many storied beaches like Swami’s, Beacon’s and Grandview to the
hidden gems of the Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens and the San Elijo Lagoon
Trails, Encinitas has so much to offer to both its visitors and residents. Combined with
its eclectic downtown and unique shops, boundless cultural events, breweries and
burgeoning restaurant scene, Encinitas has something for everyone. And don’t forget
the outstanding surfing!
The neighborhoods of Leucadia, Cardiff, downtown Encinitas, Olivenhain and the El
Camino Real Corridor (aka New Encinitas) are all unique yet have the same laid-back vibe
that draws people in and captures the true essence of a Southern California vacation.
On behalf of the Encinitas Visitors Center, I welcome you to our little slice of paradise.
I hope in these pages of Iconic Encinitas you discover something that will inspire you and
make you feel welcome in this place we call home.
SHERRY YARDLEY - CEO - Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Encinitas Visitors Center
November 2022
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The
Boathouses
AND THE ENCINITAS PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
PHOTO BY DAPHNE FLETCHER
Encinitas is home to the iconic
Boathouses, two of the West Coast’s
most intriguing landmarks. Completely
handcrafted in 1927 and 1928 by local
Miles Minor Kellogg and his son Miles
Justus Kellogg, the S.S. Moonlight and
the S.S. Encinitas were purchased in
2008 by the newly formed Encinitas
Preservation Association (EPA), which
is mostly comprised of passionate
members from the Downtown Mainstreet
Association (E101) and the Encinitas
Historical Society. The EPA is dedicated to
preserving historic buildings and places
that represent our early history. The
1.55-million-dollar purchase price was
made possible through a partnership with
the City of Encinitas using developer fees.
These unique homes, located at 726
and 732 3rd Street, are an impressive
sight to see, as if both washed ashore
in a violent storm yet somehow calmly
made their way to the bluffs, where
they have rested ever since. Of course,
these boats have never seen water. They
were built almost entirely of recycled
materials, including some wood from
the Encinitas Hotel’s third floor and parts
of the Moonlight Beach Dance Pavilion.
Over the years, small upgrades and
repairs have been completed to keep the
properties intact, as they continue to lure
sightseers from all around the world,
while keeping these affordable housing
boats’ own residents happy. The plan is
to continue renting the Boathouses to
tenants until the mortgage is paid off.
Most importantly, on October 12, 2019,
the community joined together with EPA
and dedicated the S.S. Moonlight and its
sister ship S.S. Encinitas on the National
Register of Historic Places. This final
ceremony sealed their fate as not only a
local but a nationally recognized treasure
for all to enjoy.
Other historic sites of interest around
Encinitas include Bumann Ranch,
Colony Olivenhain Meeting Hall, and
the 1883 Schoolhouse all of which are
included on the EPA annual Historical
Bus Tour. If you can’t make the Bus Tour
but would like to donate to the ongoing
preservation of the Boathouses, please
click on the donate button in the top
right corner of the EPA’s website. All
funds raised will be used to make the
much-needed repairs to the Boathouses
and help the Encinitas Preservation
Association protect this Encinitas staple
for future generations.
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To learn more about the
Boathouses and other historic
sites around Encinitas, visit
the Encinitas Preservation
Association’s website:
VISIT
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR: STOP # 1
SEE PAGE 14 FOR WALKING TOUR MAP
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City of
EncinitasEvents
Cyclovia Encinitas
Sunday, January 8, 2023
@ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The City of Encinitas is excited for the return of Cyclovia
Encinitas on Sunday, January 8, 10am-2pm on historic
Coast Highway. Explore Downtown Encinitas via bike,
on foot or other means of self-powered transportation, free of cars! Grab your
friends and family, bring the bikes and enjoy downtown Encinitas at a different
pace! For more information, visit www.EncinitasCA.gov/Cyclovia.
Cyclovia Encinitas is a partnership effort between the City of Encinitas
Environmental Commission, the Traffic and Public Safety Commission, with
support from the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and Encinitas 101. The
event is intended to promote mobility and the City’s Climate Action Plan.
Encinitas Holiday Parade
Presented by Ting Internet
Saturday, December 3, 2022
@ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Encinitas Holiday Parade Committee is
excited to announce the 2022 parade theme is
“Classic Encinitas”. From cars to fashion to music,
and Encinitas legends, lore and tradition, at the 2022 parade we’ll see our parade
entries go all out representing what “Classic Encinitas” means to them. Look
forward to a blast from the past and a holiday celebration for ages! The Parade
Committee is also happy to name Encinitas’ own, Warren Raps as the 2022 Parade
Grand Marshal. Give Warren a wave and a holler as he cruises the parade route at
this year’s parade.
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8, 2023
@ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The City of Encinitas presents its annual Spring Egg Hunt. Adding to the fun of
20,000 eggs the event features hourly live musical performances.
No sign-up is required for this event, just bring your basket and
enjoy the fun!
Egg hunt times are as follows:
• 10:15 – ages 4 & under- upper field, 5 & up lower field
• 11:00 – ages 4 & under- upper field, 5 & up lower field
• 11:45 – ages 4 & under- upper field, 5 & up lower field
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David has lived and worked in San
Diego for more than 35 years
and can’t think of any other place he
would rather be. Since 2001 David has
been a member of the San Diego Real
Estate community and is proud of the
work that he is doing at Harcourts
Prime Properties. He loves selling
homes at the highest price in the
shortest timeframe and afterwards
finding the perfect house for his clients
to call home.
At the core of what David does runs
a common theme of service, connection,
trust, and community. For
his clients, it means he is working
around the clock on their behalf, being
transparent as issues arise and always
keeping their best interest topof-mind.
In 2004, he and his wife opened
Jamroc 101 Caribbean Grill and,
shortly thereafter, joined the Encinitas
Chamber of Commerce as an additional
way to connect with the community.
Now, as the current Chairman of
the Board at the Chamber, those values
are reflected in his relationship
with members. Whether it be at a
Moonlight Mixer, facilitating Coffee
Connections, or volunteering at Oktoberfest,
David looks forward to connecting
with members and recruiting
others to join the Chamber, as it’s
such an important organization that
supports the growth and commerce
of Encinitas.
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David DaCosta DRE# 01311054
Harcourts Prime Properties DRE# 01446803
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Legendary Locals
The Eagles & Jack Tempchin, Songwriter
KEVIN KERN - Staff Writer
The Eagles forged their place at the forefront of
mainstream rock music in the 1970s with a laidback but
deceptively regimented sound that netted them hundreds
of millions in record sales, with enduring smashes like
Their Greatest Hits and Hotel California. Notably, the
founding bandmates (Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy
Meisner, and Bernie Leadon) spent some of their early
days together in Encinitas, where they would lay the
groundwork for a legendary career.
According to local legend, they gathered at a home
on Neptune Drive, situated on the cliffs of Leucadia. A
plaque nearby reads, “The Eagles lived and recorded
their music here in the early 1970s.” It is a direct,
unpoetic statement, but when the subject is one of
the most successful bands of all time, a band whose
reputation precedes them by far, there is little else to
say. Supposedly, the Eagles spent time in this house
and on the beaches below, working on soon-to-be
hits. Songwriter Jack Tempchin, who has long resided
in Encinitas, is best known for providing the Eagles
with one of their most enduring classics, “Peaceful
Easy Feeling.”
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In 1980, the group disbanded and went their separate
ways. Walsh, Henley and Frey all had very successful
solo careers. Walsh also made his home in Encinitas for a
number of years with a family home in Olivenhain.
In 1994, they formally reunited for the Hell
Freezes Over tour. Frey commented at their first live
performance, “For the record, we never broke up. We
just took a fourteen-year vacation.”
The Eagles have been nominated for eighteen Grammy
Awards, which resulted in six wins since 1973, including
Record of the Year for “Hotel California” in 1978. They
were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988,
and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
After this article was originally published in
Encinitas: Our History and People, the publisher, Daphne
Fletcher, ran into Jack Tempchin one day in downtown
Encinitas. He laughed when she mentioned the article
in the book and said The Eagles don’t remember
spending any time at the house on Neptune Drive, but
he also said that it didn’t mean anything since they
don’t remember much of the 1970s. Fantasy or not,
someone went to a lot of trouble to put the plaque on
the wall, which is most definitely still there, as seen
in the photograph also taken by our publisher, and as
such we are happy to continue claiming The Eagles as
our favorite Local Legend.
Opposite page, top: American rock band The Eagles perform at a concert of
their world tour in Hong Kong, China, 18 March 2011. Photo by ChinaImages.
Opposite page, bottom: House on Neptune Drive in Leucadia where the Eagles lived
and wrote songs in the early 1970s. Courtesy of Kyle Thomas Photography.
Top: Jack Tempchin with Dean Smith (on bass) at Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s
100th birthday celebration at Glen Park. July 2, 2011. Courtesy of Kyle
Thomas photography.
Above: House on Neptune Drive in Leucadia where the Eagles lived and wrote
songs in the early 1970s. Courtesy of Daphne Fletcher.
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VOL. 3, N0. 7 VISTA, SAN MARCOS, ESCONDIDO
MARCH 25, 2016
It’s a jungleIn there
Emi Gannod, 11, observes a Banded Purple Wing bu terfly at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Bu terfly Jungle exhibit. The
exhibit is open now through April 10. Fu l story on page A2. Photo by Tony Cagala
Community rallies behind
Vista teacher placed on leave
By Hoa Quach
VISTA — Current and
former students and parents
are demanding a Vista
social studies teacher be allowed
to keep his job.
Vincent Romero, who
has worked for the Vista
Unified School District
since 1990, was placed on
paid administrative leave
from his job at Rancho Buena
Vista High School on
March 7.
Now, an online petition
with more than 1,900 signatures
is asking the administration
to bring Romero
back to the classroom.
On his last day, Romero
told students he was
leaving because “the organization
decided to make a
change.”
“(They) no longer have
confidence in me that I
know what I’m doing,” said
Romero, whose remarks
were recorded and posted
on Facebook. “They don’t
like what I do. They don’t
like the way I do it. So, this
is what happens. I’m rea ly
A social studies teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School was
placed on administrative leave in early March. The move prompted students
and parents to launch an online petition in support of Vincent
Romero. Photo by Hoa Quach
sorry I can’t be with you for
the rest of the year. It’s not
my choice, but it’s the way
it goes.”
In the roughly 4-minute
speech to students, an
emotional Romero vowed
to figh the administration.
“I’m not disappearing,”
said Romero, 55. “I’m
not going away. This is
something I can fight, and
that’s what we’re going to
do — we’re going to fight
until there’s nothing lef to
fight with. I plan to be back
for your senior year.”
Romero also urged his
students to be kind to their
new social studies teacher
bu to give “he l” to Principal
Charles Schindler.
Fo lowing the announcement
of his departure,
a petition was created
on PetitionSite.com, urging
the administration to keep
Romero at Rancho Buena
Vista High School.
A protest was also held
a the school.
“This makes me so angry,”
wrote Je frey Bright
of Fa lbrook, who said he
graduated from the school
more than 20 years ago. “I
already fear that our education
system is fa ling
apart. I worry my kids are
not going to get a valuable
education at public schools
anymore.”
David Whiddon of San
Marcos ca led the move
“shameful.”
“This is a teacher that
genuinely cares,” Whiddon
wrote. “Both of my sons had
Mr. Romero and greatly enjoyed
his class.”
A former student, Jasmine
Velare of Vista, said
Romero was “an amazing
teacher.”
“I was lucky enough to
get him myself,” she wrote.
“He truly cares for what he
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Citracado Parkway
extension project draws on
By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — An
amendment to the resolution
of necessity for the
Citracado Parkway extension
project was approved
Wednesday by the City
Council.
Debra Lundy, real
property manager for the
city, said it was needed
due to a clerical error, the
omissions of deeds to be
a tached to the land. The
adjustment is the only fee
parcel being acquired by
the city, which is a necessity,
she added.
The eminent domain
project, which has been
in the works for several
years, wi l complete the
missing section of the
roadway between Harmony
Grove, Vi lage Parkway
and Andreason Drive.
The city conducted
a review of the project,
which was outlined in the
environmental impact report
from April 2012. Alternatives
were discussed
with residents in four community
meetings and a trio
of public gatherings.
“The project as currently
designed was located
and planned in a
manner that wi l be most
compatible with the greatest
public good and least
private injury,” Lundy
said.
She also reported the
city and property owners
have had more than 35
meetings in the past four
years to develop the plan.
However, the prop-prop
erty owners did not submit
a countero fer to the
city’s statutory o fer on
April 14, 2015. According
to Lundy, the owners did
not feel the o fer matched
wha the land is worth, al-
Republicans endorse
Abed over Gaspar
By Aaron Burgin
Inside:
2016 Spring
Home & Garden Section
REGION — The County
Republican Party has
thrown it support behind
Escondido Mayor Sam
Abed in the race for County
Dist. 3 Supervisor.
The Republican Party
of San Diego announced
last week that it voted to
endorse Abed over fe low
Republican and Encinitas
Mayor Kristin Gaspar,
who is also running for the
supervisor seat currently
held by Dave Roberts, who
is seeking re-election.
Abed, who has been
a polarizing figure during
his two terms as mayor in
Escondido, secured the
coveted party endorsement
by receiving more
than two thirds of the
commi tee’s votes, the
threshold required for a
candidate to receive the
endorsement over a fe low
party member.
“Endorsing one Republican
over another requires
a 2/3 vote threshold
— and rarely happens,”
GOP Chairman Tony
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Krvaric said. “Clearly
Sam Abed’s long-time and
steadfast commitment to
Republican principles and
values earned him the support
of commi tee members
and we are proud to
endorse him.”
Gaspar’s campaign
reached this week expressed
disappointment in
not receiving the party’s
nomination, but touted
several key endorsements
she has received throughou
the campaign.
“While I’m disappointed
no to ge the party
endorsement, I’m very
proud to have the support
of Mayor Faulconer and
the four Republican City
Councilmembers, Senators
Bates and Anderson,
and Assemblyman Rocky
Chavez,” Gaspar said.
“I’ve been a very e fective
Republican mayor in
a Democratic city by focusing
on balanced budgets,
economic development,
and quality of life and wi l
continue to do so on the
Board of Supervisors.”
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Creating Beauty
One Face at a Time
Mario Yco, who has been practicing medicine since
Dr. 1982, had a relatively unusual beginning in his field.
While stationed in San Diego as a corpsman in the Navy
during the Vietnam War, Dr. Yco was introduced to Ear, Nose
& Throat (ENT) medicine, as well as facial plastic surgery. He
was motivated by his mentor, Dr. Robert Cantrell, a strong
personality who insisted on providing the absolute best
quality of care.
Dr. Yco enjoyed this experience so much that, after four
years in the Navy, he went on to study medicine at the
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.
Following his undergraduate studies at San Diego State
University and University of California San Diego, Dr. Yco
completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency
in surgery. He then re-enlisted in the Navy and returned to
San Diego, the site of his early medical training, entering a
residency for head and neck surgery which included facial
plastic surgery at the Naval Medical Center.
In these early days of his career, Dr. Yco inquired up and
down the coast, from San Diego to Encinitas, to determine
which hospitals had a need for his services. He eventually
settled in Encinitas, where he formerly worked as Chief of
Surgery at Scripps Encinitas Hospital and now presides over
a thriving facial plastic surgery practice. Dr. Yco believes good
citizens should involve themselves in local organizations,
and as such, he belongs to several professional groups,
including the San Diego County Medical Society and the
California Medical Association.
He was also a member of the Rotary Club and a former
Art Commissioner in Encinitas. He has volunteered his time
and resources to organizations such as Cancer Angels of San
Diego, a non-profit that offers financial assistance to Stage IV
cancer patients. A professional drummer, he also performs in
the band No Country for Old Men.
Dr. Yco finds joy in improving the quality of life for the
people he serves. This pride in his work is reflected in his
practice’s motto: “Creating beauty one face at a time.” He
plans to maintain this standard of excellence by building on
his education and offering patients care through the best
and latest technology.
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The Surfing
Madonna
Mosaic
The Encinitas Historical Society
Historical
Walking Tour
The members of the Historical Society offer free guided
Downtown Encinitas Historical Walking Tours. The tour is
scheduled every other month on the third Saturday. The
tour takes approximately two hours.
Commencing at the 1883 Schoolhouse, we venture out,
covering the history of many places along 2nd and Coast
Highway 101. We even trek down into Cottonwood Creek
pathway, a historical landmark so important, it’s the reason
Encinitas is here. This tour will allow the participant to
imagine Encinitas of yesteryear.
Or, take your own self-guided, mini walking tour using
our map and QR Codes to guide you, but be sure to
purchase the Historic Walking Tour guide at the Encinitas
Historical Society to learn more about each map point.
Historical photos courtesy of the Encinitas Historical
Society. Modern photos courtesy of Daphne Fletcher.
The Village Rendezvous/Daley
Double Saloon
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La Paloma Theater
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“Encinitas Child”—Sculpture created
by local artist Manuelita Brown.
This welcome sign for visitors was
commissioned by the Encinitas 101
Mainstreet Association to celebrate
their 20th anniversary.
The Derby House
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San Dieguito American
Legion Post 416—Built
in 1931 on the original
site by WWI veterans.
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Rupe Building (Now Herb & Sea)—Built
in 1928. In the 1930s, it was home to the
Coast Dispatch. During WWII it was
an ammunition depot. In the 1950s, it
housed both the local library and the
Sheriff’s sub-station.
rd Shopping Center—Built
it was the original site of
itas Lumberyard Company,
trains could drop off loads
. It was also the location of
ncinitas Mid-Winter Flower
hich started in 1924.
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Petrie House—Built in 1931 by Mr.
Petrie, who created a brick mold and
cast each cement block one by one. The
design is in the Tudor-Cotswold Revival
style. In the chimney, Mr. Petrie spelled
out “1931” with colored pebbles.
The Encinitas Historical Society
390 W F St, Encinitas, CA 92024
www.encinitashistoricalsociety.org
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Lotus Tower
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Encinitas Rotary salutes
RISING STARS OF THE MONTH
The new Rising Star program from the Encinitas Chamber
of Commerce is dedicated to recognizing high school
seniors who have demonstrated character, integrity, love of
learning and involvement in school and community, and/
or have overcome challenging life circumstances without
compromising their education.
Each month, students from Canyon Crest Academy, La Costa
Canyon, San Dieguito Academy, Sunset and Torrey Pines
are celebrated at a recognition breakfast and can apply for a
scholarship, which will be awarded in May, 2023.
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is looking for additional
sponsors. Donate now to celebrate and raise up these students.
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Electrify
Your Ride
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We’re excited to be a
part of the Encinitas
community and look
forward to helping
meet transportation
and climate goals.
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Imagine an idyllic cruise along the coast
in Encinitas — the cool wind blowing
through your hair, the golden sun shining
above you, a refreshing ocean breeze at
your side, and the prospect of a stop at
your favorite taco shop along the way.
Sounds like a pretty good day, and the
best part is, you don’t need a fancy convertible
to experience it. Just take a ride
on a BCycle e-bike.
Encinitas BCycle is a bike share program
that launched in January 2022, with 65
e-bikes and 125 docks around the city.
Most of the stations are situated along
scenic Highway 101 in what’s known as
Old Encinitas. With close connections to
the commuter train and city bus services,
BCycle provides a fun and active alternative
to driving for residents and visitors
alike.
“We’re excited to be a part of the Encinitas
community and look forward to helping
meet transportation and climate goals,”
says Tim Pirkey, Manager of Encinitas
BCycle. “BCycle’s main goal is to get more
people on bikes and out of cars, while
offering an affordable, sustainable way
to get around and encouraging an active
lifestyle. My favorite part is that bike riding
is fun — even more fun with an e-bike!”
In addition to providing a healthy and
active transportation alternative, BCycle
helps to reduce carbon emissions and
street congestion along the coast. Since
January 2022, BCycle riders have saved
more than 35,000 car miles in Encinitas as
“The last few years have presented challenges for everyone, and a lot of
people discovered cycling as a fun way to escape, exercise, and socialize,”
says Matthew Cohn, Encinitas BCycle’s Lead Technician. With the popularity
of e-bikes growing, BCycle provides an affordable alternative to e-bike
ownership. Trying out BCycle is often a rider’s first e-bike experience, and
there is evidence that many riders start with a short-term rental and then
move to ownership that will benefit both local bike shops and the climate.
well as more than 30,000 lbs. of CO2 emissions
from polluting the air. According to
Crystal Najera, the Sustainability Manager
for the City of Encinitas, BCycle has been
a great addition to the local community.
“The BCycle bike share program helps the
City of Encinitas achieve its Climate Action
Plan goals,” Najera said. “By choosing
to go by bike instead of by gas-powered
vehicles, you can avoid the creation of
greenhouse gas emissions and help Encinitas
fight climate change.”
BCycle requires bikes to be docked at stations
throughout Encinitas, unlike other
bike share programs where bikes can be
left exactly where the rider finishes their
ride. Giving the e-bikes a semi-permanent
home allows users to keep the city clean
and reduce “bike clutter” in neighborhoods
and around local businesses.
All BCycle e-bikes and docks can be easily found via the
smartphone app, available for both Android and iOS
devices. Just search for BCycle or point your smartphone
camera at the QR code above.
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BEACH BIKE TOUR
Running parallel to historic Highway 101, the beaches in Encinitas are some of the best hidden
gems in San Diego’s North County Coastal region. The terrain ranges from white sand beaches
to rocky bluffs, and legendary surf spots line the coast. An eclectic mix of ‘60s-inspired beach
culture combined with boutique shopping, contemporary restaurants, new age meditation
gardens and yoga studios, Encinitas is a vibrant and authentic beach town where the local surf
scene rules, vintage cars take to the streets, and hipsters reside.
Grandview Beach
Leucadia State Beach
(Beacon’s)
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Stone Steps
Beacon’s Beach
D Street
Swami’s Beach
Encinitas
Hansen’s Surf Shop
Santa Fe
Stone Steps Beach
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where to go
Grandview Beach is the northern most beach in
Leucadia. The beach is pleasantly uncrowded, and
offers local flavor and Great Surf.
Leucadia State Beach, also known as Beacon’s Beach,
Moonlight State Beach
is a protected beach of California with tall bluffs. It
is popular for swimming, surfing, fishing, and other
beach activities. Both Beacon’s and Grandview Beaches
have parking lots.
Stone Steps Beach is a little off the beaten track and a
popular surf spot. The city has it signed as “Stonesteps
Beach Access,” but most people refer to it as Stone Steps.
Swami’s Beach
D Street Beach is one block south of Moonlight State
Beach in Encinitas. Moonlight has a parking lot with
concession stands, the main lifeguard tower, volleyball
courts and fire pits. D Street access point has a great
view of the ocean and stairs leading down to the sand.
Swami’s Surf Beach is a famous surfing mecca at the
south end of downtown Encinitas. The park at Swami’s
is a great vantage point for watching surfers and has
San Elijo State Beach
shaded areas to enjoy a picnic as well.
When the tide isn’t too high, you can walk south for
quite a distance into San Elijo State Beach area. San
Elijo offers camping, swimming, surfing, showers and
picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand
has a nearby reef popular with snorkelers and divers.
South of San Elijo, Cardiff State Beach is the only
Cardiff State Beach
Encinitas beach that allows dogs.
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Encinitas
Rotary
Club
Each year, Encinitas Rotary sponsors the opening icebreaker for Hands of Peace.
This organization brings together young Israelis, Palestinians and Americans to learn
about each other and empower them to raise their voices as leaders of change.
Having just celebrated its eighty- third
year, the Encinitas Rotary Club continues
to serve its community and is one
of over 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide, totaling
1.2 million members. The Encinitas
Rotary Club was granted charter number
5058 in a ceremony hosted by Rotary International
at the Hotel Del Mar on June
12, 1939.
Encinitas Rotary annually undertakes a
number of projects that benefit both local
and international communities. The Club
has packed food boxes for the Community
Resource Center and the San Diego Food
Bank, helped upgrade the Encinitas Boys &
Girls Club, services senior citizens through
its Home Team, and annually hosts more
than 1,000 patrons at its Annual Wine and
Food Festival, which has raised over $1
million for local charitable organizations.
The Club also previously hosted an annual
youth soccer tournament, with the proceeds
(around $800,000 during its more
than twenty-year run) distributed locally.
Internationally, the Club’s recent projects
include assistance with the construction
of houses in Tijuana and upgrading rural
health clinics in Nepal with the cooperation
of a Rotary Club in Kathmandu. This
year, Encinitas Rotary raised more than
$50,000 for humanitarian aid for the war in
Ukraine, and they are partnering with other
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International Rotary Clubs for their first
$200,000 Global Grant for Maternal and
Child Healthcare programs in Uganda.
Encinitas Rotary is currently composed of
around eighty men and women who, in
addition to participating in regular community
service work, meet each Wednesday
for a buffet lunch featuring an inspiring
speaker who presents a topic pertinent
to the community, featuring everything
from recycling to travels to peace-makers—even
a Nobel Peace Prize nominee!
These lunches foster fellowship, ensuring
close bonds among members. Of course,
new members are always welcome.
Taking its name from its original practice
of rotating meetings at different businesses,
the Rotary was founded in 1905 in
Chicago by Paul P. Harris as a networking
resource for entrepreneurs. It soon transformed
into a service organization, with
its members’ actions guided by the Rotary
Four-Way Test: “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all
concerned? Will it build goodwill and better
friendships? Will it be beneficial to all
concerned?” The Four-Way Test continues
to serve as a guiding light for Rotary Club
endeavors in Encinitas and beyond.
Rotary at Work 2019 Community Resource Center Holiday Box Packing Day at
the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Rotary at Work 2019 volunteering at the Encinitas Historical Society.
Encinitas Rotary Club was also excited to help fund the
construction of three schools and two bridges in Vietnam.
New schools and bridges are desperately needed in
remote areas where children struggle to get an education.
The bridges help them safely travel to school.
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CHIROPRACTIC
CENTER OF NORTH
COUNTY
The Chiropractic Center of North County uses a
variety of safe and effective chiropractic techniques
in order to stabilize, strengthen, and heal the body.
No two bodies are the same. Careful evaluation,
history, and exam findings are needed in
order to determine and provide the correct
type of chiropractic care.
“Alignment is
everything!”
– Dr Kent Pollock
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Why Chiropractic
Science has proven that everyone has an inborn or
innate intelligence that utilizes the nervous system
to control and regulate the body’s vital functions
as it relates the environment. This inner wisdom
works both consciously and subconsciously at
keeping you in balance with the proper heart rate,
release of hormones, digestion of foods, regulates
our breathing cycles and so on. This system is
always on and always functioning—24 hours a day,
seven days a week. The most serious Interferences
to this system occur when certain short or longterm
stress is too much for the body to handle.
These stresses can arise from various sources:
Physical Stresses:
• Auto Accidents
• Sports Trauma
• Injuries at Work
Chemical & Nutritional Stresses:
• What we EAT
• What we DRINK
• What we BREATHE
Emotional Stresses:
• Relationships at HOME
• Relationships at WORK
• Feelings from PAST relationships or
experiences
Toxins in the Environment:
• Heavy metals
• Pesticides/Pollution
Electromagnetic Pollution:
• Cell Phones/Computers/Tablets
• Powerlines
• Microwaves TVs
Any of these stresses will cause nerve
interferences that result in malfunction to every
system in the body. Research has shown that if
these interferences persist for more than 10 days,
imbalances develop in the body, scar tissue forms
and cells cease to function properly.
therapies that have been shown to be extremely
effective:
Infrared Light Therapy
HealthLight is a photo-modulated (pulsed, light
emitting diodes) device also known as low-level
light therapy (LLLT). Infrared phototherapy
releases nitric oxide from the hemoglobin and
surrounding tissue. Nitric oxide relaxes muscles
cells found in the arteries, veins, capillaries and
lymph vessels. When these muscles relax, they
dilate the blood vessel, thus allowing increased
circulation.
Rapid Release Therapy
Scar tissue forms in the body as a temporary
patching mechanism for wounds. Rapid Release
Technology targets painful adhesions using
resonance. RRT has determined the optimum
frequency for effectiveness which instantly
releases cramps and muscle spasms and is focused
on relief of soft tissue problems caused by scarring.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound increases a process called
cell streaming. Cell streaming is the movement
of fluids within the cells of the human body. This
process is important because the movement of
fluids allows cells to communicate with increased
efficiency, thereby speeding up the healing process
to the injured tissues. Ultrasound therapy:
• increases blood flow in the injured area
• reduces swelling and edema, which can
be significant sources of pain.
• gently massage the muscles, tendons
and/or ligaments in the treated area and softens
any scar tissue that is usually present in an
injured area.
Theory of chiropractic care hasn’t changed, the
tools have. We pride ourselves in being one of the
most innovative chiropractic wellness centers in
Southern California utilizing the latest technologies
and alternative therapies including massage and
Reiki. Follow us on Facebook to keep up with the
latest in Chiropractic news.
Why Do We Focus on The Spine?
The spine serves not only to offer optimal
biomechanics, but also to serve as a protective
housing for the nerves that travel between the
brain and tissues of the body. It is here that most, if
not all interferences exist. Thus, proper structure is
vitally important to have proper function.
What we do is significantly different. Here’s why.
Along with employing the traditional Chiropractic
techniques, we offer a variety of alternative
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Encinitas
Legendary
Cuisine
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It’s all about the
Vibes and
Health
Established in 2009, Lotus Cafe
and Juice Bar, located in the
Lumberyard, allows guests to
choose from a wide assortment
of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten
free dishes, while including poultry
and fish options on the menu
as well. The juice bar offers freshly
squeezed vegetable juices, smoothies
made with real fruit, wheat grass
shots, ginger shots, and milkshakes
that come in vegan varieties. Lotus
Cafe offers a variety of hot beverages,
including lattes, organic coffee,
homemade Indian spice chai (made
with fresh ginger), and immunity
boost herbal hot teas with caffeine
free options. Lotus Cafe also serves
freshly brewed black and passion
fruit ice teas.
Each morning, two soups, one
vegetarian and one vegan, are made
in-house, and usually one or both
soups are gluten-free. Lotus Cafe
takes pride in serving fresh vegan
and gluten free cupcakes, also made
in house every morning, a hard
treat to find in San Diego.
The owners, Vishal and Savita, are
longtime adherents of the teachings
of Paramahansa Yogananda, who
wrote his acclaimed Autobiography
of a Yogi at the city’s Self-Realization
Fellowship ashram. Vishal, who has
more than fifteen years of food and
restaurant experience, and Savita,
who has been serving the community
as a nurse for the last thirteen
years, both understand the powerful
benefits of a plant-based diet for
a person’s body and soul, and they
both strongly believe that the body
can be healed with fresh, healthy
and plant-based food.
Lotus Cafe is happy to announce
that they now take reservations for
birthday parties, big family dining
groups, seminars, and all other
events. The restaurant has plenty of
indoor and outdoor seating. Lotus
Cafe continues its commitment to
serving the community affordable,
healthy food in a serene space that
fosters fellowship among its guests.
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We welcome you to explore all Encinitas has to offer:
Discover our eclectic neighborhoods, shop at our many
unique stores, dine at our local restaurants and enjoy
our beautiful beaches!
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