Things to do
Things to do in Leucadia
Eucalyptus over the 101, funky by ordinance, and the last stretch of coast highway that still feels unplanned.
Things to do
Beacon's Beach (Leucadia State Beach)Beach
A switchback trail down the bluff at the end of Neptune Avenue leads to a surf break and a quiet stretch of sand; access can close after bluff failures.
Stone Steps BeachBeach
A long concrete staircase off Neptune Avenue drops to a beach that is broad at low tide and nearly gone at high tide.
Grandview BeachBeach
The northernmost Leucadia beach access, a staircase at the end of Grandview Street popular with bodyboarders and families.
Leucadia Roadside ParkPark
A small park on Highway 101 that hosts community events including the annual LeucadiART Walk.
Highway 101 corridorShopping
A tree-lined stretch of surf shops, vintage stores, plant nurseries and galleries that captures Leucadia's independent character.
Batiquitos LagoonTrail
The lagoon at Leucadia's northern edge has a flat 1.8-mile trail on its north shore in Carlsbad, known for herons, egrets and other shorebirds.
San Diego Botanic GardenPark
A short drive east of the Leucadia corridor, with bamboo groves, a conservatory and a large children's garden.
Encinitas Ranch Golf CourseSports
A public course on former flower fields just east of Leucadia with long ocean views.
Eat & drink
Fish 101Seafood
A counter-service fish restaurant on North Highway 101 that became a North County favorite for grilled local fish.
Haggo's Organic TacoTacos
A tiny organic taco stand featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Pannikin Coffee & TeaCoffeehouse
A longtime coffeehouse in the yellow Victorian former Encinitas train depot on North Highway 101, with a big outdoor deck.
Juanita's Taco ShopTaqueria
A late-night Highway 101 taco shop long favored by surfers for burritos.
Leucadia PizzeriaPizza
A casual neighborhood pizza place that has served Leucadia families for years.
Annual events
LeucadiART WalkLate August (Aug. 30, 2026)
An outdoor juried art show at Leucadia Roadside Park organized by the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association.
Encinitas Spring Street Fair (nearby)April (April 25, 2026)
The citywide street fair is held on downtown Highway 101, a short walk or bike ride south of Leucadia.