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Encinitas, California
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The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas houses the largest bamboo collection in the United States, with over 100 species on display.
Swami's Beach in Encinitas is a world-famous surf spot, named after the nearby Self-Realization Fellowship ashram founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1937.
Encinitas is often referred to as the 'Yoga Capital of the U.S.' due to its numerous yoga studios and the influence of the Self-Realization Fellowship.
The Batiquitos Lagoon, a coastal wetland in Encinitas, is a protected area home to over 185 species of birds, making it a birdwatcher's paradise.
The La Paloma Theatre, opened in 1928, is one of the few remaining original silent movie theaters still in operation in California.
The Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens offer serene ocean views and are open to the public for peaceful reflection.
The Encinitas Arts Alive Banner Program showcases local artists' work on streetlight banners throughout the city each year.
Encinitas was once known as the 'Flower Capital of the World' due to its extensive flower-growing industry, particularly poinsettias.
