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EncinitasLocals Weekend Guide: March 21–22, 2026
Welcome back to your weekend guide for Encinitas! We've rounded up the best local events, music, and happy hour deals to help you make the most of your time in our coastal paradise.
🗓️ Weekend Events
Saturday, March 21
Live Music: John Bennett (Classic Rock)
📍 Le Papagayo Leucadia, 472 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of classic rock favorites with John Bennett at one of Leucadia's favorite dining spots.
Live Music: Willie Lee Brown (Blues & Jazz)
📍 1st Street Bar, 656 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
Catch the soulful sounds of Willie Lee Brown for a night of blues and jazz at 1st Street Bar.
Sunday, March 22
Encinitas Farmers Market
📍 185 Union St, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Your weekly stop for fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, and a great community vibe. Don't forget your reusable bags!
Live Music: Trey Hill
📍 The Roxy Encinitas, 517 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
Wind down your Sunday afternoon with the acoustic sounds of Trey Hill at The Roxy.
2026 Zero Waste Textile Expo
📍 Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A zero-waste celebration! Learn about sustainable textile practices and explore eco-friendly exhibits.
🍹 Happy Hour Spotlight
Looking for a deal? Here are some of our favorite spots to grab a drink and a bite this weekend:
Herb & Sea
📍 468 S Coast Hwy 101
🕓 Mon–Fri, 3–5 PM
$20 "Happy Meal" (Smash Burger, 3 Oysters, Frites, Bubbles)
Le Papagayo Leucadia
📍 472 N Coast Hwy 101
🕓 Monday–Friday | 3:00–5:30 PM
Happy hour deals on wine, beer, and small plates at one of Leucadia’s go-to spots — plus live music most nights.
Union Kitchen & Tap
📍 1108 S Coast Hwy 101
🕓 Mon–Fri, 3–5 PM
$2 Off Draft Beers & 1/2 Off Cellar Wines
Bier Garden
📍 641 S Coast Hwy 101
🕓 Daily Specials
$6 Tacos & $7 Estrella Jalisco
1st Street Bar
📍 656 S Coast Hwy 101
🕓 Open–7 PM
$3 Drafts & Wells, $9 Pitchers
💡 Local Tips
Sunset at Beacon’s Beach
📍 948 Neptune Ave
For one of the most iconic views in North County, head to Beacon’s Beach about 30 minutes before sunset. The switchback trail down to the sand offers incredible photo ops, and it's generally a bit quieter than Moonlight Beach for a peaceful end to your weekend.
Weekend Zen: SRF Meditation Gardens
📍 215 K St
If you need a moment of peace, the Self Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens are open Tuesday–Saturday until 5:00 PM and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It’s a beautiful, free spot to enjoy koi ponds and ocean views.
🌴 Encinitas Fun Fact
Encinitas was one of the first cities in California to formally recognize and zone areas for surfing back in the early 2000s — helping protect breaks like Swami’s and Beacon’s as part of the city’s coastal identity, not just recreation.
Stay local, Encinitas! 🌊
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