Encinitas, California

Encinitas, California
City
City of Encinitas

Aerial view of part of old town Encinitas showing Moonlight Beach on the left. Parallel with the shore is Historic Coast Highway 101, also parallel and further inland is Interstate 5 in California

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Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California
Encinitas, California

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167Coordinates: 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167
Country  United States
State  California
County San Diego
Incorporated October 1, 1986[1]
Government
 • Mayor Kristin Gaspar[2]
Area[3]
 • Total 19.990 sq mi (51.772 km2)
 • Land 18.812 sq mi (48.722 km2)
 • Water 1.178 sq mi (3.050 km2)  5.89%
Elevation[4] 82 ft (25 m)
Population (April 1, 2010)[5]
 • Total 59,518
 • Estimate (2013)[5] 61,588
 • Density 3,000/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Demonym(s) Encinitan
Time zone Pacific (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 92007, 92023, 92024
Area codes 442/760
FIPS code 06-22678
GNIS feature IDs 1652705, 2410440
Website www.cityofencinitas.org

Encinitas is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 59,518, up from 58,014 at the 2000 census. The largest single industry in the city is the growing of ornamental flowers, particularly poinsettias (Paul Ecke Ranch).

History

Encinitas is a Spanish name meaning "little oaks".[6]

The city was incorporated after a majority vote of 69.3% in 1986[7] from the communities of historic Encinitas, new Encinitas (Village Park, etc.), Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. These communities retain their identities and distinctive flavors.

Communities

Encinitas can be divided into five areas:

Geography

Aerial view of San Elijo Lagoon

Encinitas is located at 33°2′40″N 117°16′18″W / 33.04444°N 117.27167°W / 33.04444; -117.27167.[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (52 km2). 18.8 square miles (49 km2) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) of it (5.89%) is water. The city's elevation ranges between sea level and 180 feet (55 m) above sea level.

Encinitas lies on rugged coastal terrain. The city is bisected by a low-lying coastal ridge that separates New and Old Encinitas. In the north of the city, the coast rises in elevation and the land is raised up in the form of many coastal bluffs. The city is surrounded by Batiquitos Lagoon and San Elijo Lagoon to the north and south, respectively.

Climate

Encinitas has a very mild, Mediterranean climate. Average daily high temperature is 72 °F (22 °C). Temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) and above 85 °F (29 °C) are rare. Average rainfall is about 10 inches (250 mm) per year. The wet season lasts during the winter and spring, when temperatures are usually cool. Average daytime temperatures hit 65F in winter and spring, when rain and marine layer (fog) are common (May Gray/June Gloom). Nighttime lows range from 45-55F. The dry season lasts from summer through fall, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 75-85F, and nighttime lows being from the upper 50s–60sF. Ocean water temperatures average 60F in winter, 64F in spring, 70F in summer, and 66F in fall.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19602,786—
19705,37592.9%
198010,796100.9%
199055,386413.0%
200058,0144.7%
201059,5182.6%
Est. 201462,254[9]4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010

The 2010 United States Census[11] reported that Encinitas had a population of 59,518. The population density was 2,977.5 people per square mile (1,149.6/km²). The racial makeup of Encinitas was 51,067 (85.8%) White, 361 (0.6%) African American, 301 (0.5%) Native American, 2,323 (3.9%) Asian, 91 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 3,339 (5.6%) from other races, and 2,036 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,138 persons (13.7%).

The Census reported that 58,990 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 123 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 405 (0.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 24,082 households, out of which 6,997 (29.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 12,113 (50.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,950 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 981 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,359 (5.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 169 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,303 households (26.2%) were made up of individuals and 2,118 (8.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45. There were 15,044 families (62.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.98.

The population was spread out with 12,285 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 3,767 people (6.3%) aged 18 to 24, 16,584 people (27.9%) aged 25 to 44, 19,239 people (32.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,643 people (12.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

There were 25,740 housing units at an average density of 1,287.7 per square mile (497.2/km²), of which 15,187 (63.1%) were owner-occupied, and 8,895 (36.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 39,101 people (65.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,889 people (33.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 58,014 people, 22,830 households, and 14,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,035.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,172.1/km²). There were 23,843 housing units at an average density of 1,247.6 per square mile (481.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.60% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 6.28% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 14.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,830 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,954, and the median income for a family was $78,104. Males had a median income of $51,132 versus $38,606 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,336. About 3.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Downtown Encinitas, California

Regular events

Surfing Madonna

Main article: Surfing Madonna

In 2011 Mark Patterson and Robert Nichols illegally installed a 10 by 10 feet (3 m × 3 m) mosaic of a surfing Virgin de Guadalupe on the north concrete support wall of the train bridge on Encinitas Boulevard, leading to a battle over whether it should be removed or preserved. It was named "the Surfing Madonna" by the media and public.[20][21]

Museums and other points of interest

Built in the late 1920s, the boathouses are historic landmarks in Encinitas

The Lux Art Institute and San Dieguito Heritage Museum are located in Encinitas. Other points of interest include the San Diego Botanic Garden, Self-Realization Fellowship temple and Hermitage, as well as the gardens which are routinely open to the public, the historic La Paloma Theater, Moonlight Beach, and one of California's classic downtown areas along historic Coast Highway 101. Surfing is a popular activity in Encinitas, particularly at Swami's, which is rated in the top 5 surf locations in the world, and is mentioned in a verse of The Beach Boys' song "Surfin' U.S.A."

Economy

Since 1982, the Encinitas 101 Main Street Association has helped keep downtown Encinitas economically viable yet historic & beachy. Downtown Encinitas is vibrant and full of thriving local salons, restaurants, shops, bars, and art galleries.[22] Downtown Encinitas is home to Hansens Surf Shop - San Diego's oldest and largest shop. It opened in 1961 and occupies over 20,00 square feet of retail space. [23]

Amtrak has station in Downtown Encinitas [24] which is also home to the Farmer's Market. Coaster trains stop here multiple times a day, 7 days a week with service from Oceanside to San Diego. Amtrak trains stop here 3 times a day in each direction, everyday, with service from San Diego to Los Angeles. The Farmer's Market is here each Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm, the parking lot is host to over 40 vendors selling fresh produce, cheeses, specialty meats, breads, spices, etc. [25]

Government

The D Street overlook

The city is currently governed by a five-member city council, elected at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals, with a mayor chosen by, and from, the city council members.

In elections held in November 2012, Encinitas voted yes on ballot measures to allow them to directly elect its mayor, with term lengths of two years, rather than the mayor being chosen by members of the city council, for one year terms. The first such direct election for mayor took place in 2014.

The city has been repeatedly sued over policies which are aimed at undermining state affordable housing laws.[26]

State and federal representation

In the California State Legislature, Encinitas is in the 36th Senate District, represented by Republican Patricia Bates, and in the 76th Assembly District, represented by Republican Rocky Chávez.[27]

In the United States House of Representatives, Encinitas is in California's 49th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +4[28] and is represented by Republican Darrell Issa.[29]

Education

School districts

Visual Art schools

Colleges

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Notable people


Current residents

Former residents

Sister cities

References

  1. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "City Council". City of Encinitas. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ↑ "Encinitas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Encinitas (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  6. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 119.
  7. ↑ Legendary Locals of Encinitas. Arcadia Publishing. 2012. p. 35. ISBN 9781467100090.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Encinitas city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. ↑ http://www.encinitas101.com/events/annual-aprilstreetfair/
  14. ↑ sdheritage.org
  15. ↑ "Encinitas Environmental Day". Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  16. ↑ sdheritage.org
  17. ↑ http://www.encinitas101.com/events/fall-festival/
  18. ↑ http://www.encinitas101.com/events/rods-woodies-classic-car-show/
  19. ↑ http://www.encinitas101.com/events/wellness-week/
  20. ↑ Surfing Madonna mosaic draws mass following. Associated Press. BakersfieldNow.com. June 7, 2011.
  21. ↑ Surfing Madonna mosaic in Southern California draws mass following. Julie Watson. Associated Press. Oakland Tribune. June 7, 2011. The Surfing Madonna – more correctly known as the "Save the Ocean Mosaic" is now re-installed on the wall of Cafe Ipe at the corner of Jasper Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Leucadia, CA 92024
  22. ↑ "Main Street Association". Encinitas101.
  23. ↑ "History of Hansens". Hansen Surf.
  24. ↑ "Amtrak". Amtrak California.
  25. ↑ "Encinitas Station Farmers Market". Encinitas 101.
  26. ↑ http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/government/years-of-defying-state-affordable-housing-law-gets-encinitas-sued-again
  27. ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Partisan Voting Index Districts of the 113th Congress: 2004 & 2008" (PDF). The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  29. ↑ "California's 49th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
  30. ↑ Barnes, Mike (November 26, 2012). "Actress Bobbi Jordan Dies at 75, She had a stint on "General Hospital" in the 1970s and appeared in the Lucille Ball musical "Mame."". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
  31. ↑ "Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar dies". BBC News.
  32. ↑
  33. ↑ http://ci.encinitas.ca.us/index.aspx?page=205

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Encinitas.
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