Of the beach towns I've visited, Encinitas has a distinct identity and culture. It truly embodies the Southern California Surf Culture. If you're in the area I highly recommend spending some time here! Where would you like us to visit next? Let us know, I read all the comments!
I moved to Encinitas when I was 23 in 1977 I rented a small house with a small garage (shop) couple blocks from moonlight beach (corner of A st and 101. My rent for the house was $120 and $65 for the small garage shop. Back then you could buy a 3 bedroom house for $50,000+. Then it was a small hippie surfer town with the older WW2 type folks. You knew everyone in town. It was so laid back. There was almost nothing east of I-5 but dirt biking hills. The beaches were never crowded. Inlanders would go to Carlsbad or Oceanside because it was easier to get to. Olivenhain/Rancho Santa Fe Rd didn’t go thru to San Marcos back then. I lived there had a family and a popular sign business. I did all the original sandblasted artistic signs for all the city after it incorporated: beaches, parks, gardens, many local businesses including the La Paloma theater. They’re all gone now (decades ago). But those designs set the style that are still copied to this day in the city signs (but not as good if I can toot my horn the craftsmanship and artistic quality are missing from the pics in this video). Left there in 2001. Great old memories
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Of all the communities I’ve covered in San Diego Encinitas has one of the most distinct cultures. It’s so cool that you helped design the signs. I saw them at many stops. They’re iconic, and embody the community well.
@@Voyagerhq thank you. The signs there now are somewhat copies of my original signs. The first of beach signs were all stolen by locals to hang in their pads. So city had me make all new ones exactly as the original ones. After almost 40yrs they’ve all been replaced with the ones you saw. The only ones I saw in your video that tried to copy my designs were moonlight, beacons, grandview. The rest were different designs. Encinitas and Leucadia were so cool and laid back back the a true hippie surf heaven of a town
Did I know you lived there from 69 through 82 I live on Orpheus in Leucadia in avocado Grove. My son was born that house I stir there. I loved it there. I now live in Florida. My name is Bruce and I know you.
@@BruceBroderick-v6e o know exactly where that is. When I first moved there I lived on Vulcan across from leaucadia post office. Names Joe (don’t want say last name) I started out with a small sign business. I did all the design work at old California restaurant row in San Marcos, after Encinitas incorporated I did all the signs for the city. The beach signs kept getting stolen. So maybe you know of me from the beach signs. I knew a couple Bruces one drive a burgundy 56 nomad
I've lived in Encinitas since 2003, and I learned a few things about my hometown. Thanks for the great information and beautiful view of the city. There's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Very interesting, we love San Diego area an have been exploring different parts along the coast. Very interested in Dog friendly beaches (other than Del Mar and OB have dog beaches) Also dog friend things to do while in the area. Thanks
Of the beach towns I've visited, Encinitas has a distinct identity and culture. It truly embodies the Southern California Surf Culture. If you're in the area I highly recommend spending some time here! Where would you like us to visit next? Let us know, I read all the comments!
Whenever I visit family there we always hit up The Pannikin, great coffee and pastries.
I moved to Encinitas when I was 23 in 1977 I rented a small house with a small garage (shop) couple blocks from moonlight beach (corner of A st and 101. My rent for the house was $120 and $65 for the small garage shop. Back then you could buy a 3 bedroom house for $50,000+. Then it was a small hippie surfer town with the older WW2 type folks. You knew everyone in town. It was so laid back. There was almost nothing east of I-5 but dirt biking hills. The beaches were never crowded. Inlanders would go to Carlsbad or Oceanside because it was easier to get to. Olivenhain/Rancho Santa Fe Rd didn’t go thru to San Marcos back then.
I lived there had a family and a popular sign business. I did all the original sandblasted artistic signs for all the city after it incorporated: beaches, parks, gardens, many local businesses including the La Paloma theater. They’re all gone now (decades ago). But those designs set the style that are still copied to this day in the city signs (but not as good if I can toot my horn the craftsmanship and artistic quality are missing from the pics in this video).
Left there in 2001. Great old memories
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Of all the communities I’ve covered in San Diego Encinitas has one of the most distinct cultures. It’s so cool that you helped design the signs. I saw them at many stops. They’re iconic, and embody the community well.
@@Voyagerhq thank you. The signs there now are somewhat copies of my original signs. The first of beach signs were all stolen by locals to hang in their pads. So city had me make all new ones exactly as the original ones.
After almost 40yrs they’ve all been replaced with the ones you saw.
The only ones I saw in your video that tried to copy my designs were moonlight, beacons, grandview. The rest were different designs.
Encinitas and Leucadia were so cool and laid back back the a true hippie surf heaven of a town
i moved her in 2006 , has changed a lot but still wonderful
Did I know you lived there from 69 through 82 I live on Orpheus in Leucadia in avocado Grove. My son was born that house I stir there. I loved it there. I now live in Florida. My name is Bruce and I know you.
@@BruceBroderick-v6e o know exactly where that is. When I first moved there I lived on Vulcan across from leaucadia post office. Names Joe (don’t want say last name) I started out with a small sign business. I did all the design work at old California restaurant row in San Marcos, after Encinitas incorporated I did all the signs for the city. The beach signs kept getting stolen. So maybe you know of me from the beach signs.
I knew a couple Bruces one drive a burgundy 56 nomad
Great description of my home town
I've lived in Encinitas since 2003, and I learned a few things about my hometown. Thanks for the great information and beautiful view of the city. There's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Beautiful place
My hometown 🙏🏼💜
I learned quite a few new things - and I've lived here for 6 years! Great video. ✌
Thanks glad you enjoyed it!
Great place to be a, Moonlight beach was the first beach my family would go to when we moved here in 1972.
I lived in Leucadia from 1969 through 1982. I saw a lot of changes there boy it was just a sleepy little surf town. I loved it avocados
Awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it
One of my favorite spots in sd County!
Planning our first ever trip to Encinitas in September. Thank you for this information.
Thank you I’m glad the information was helpful!
Great job!
Mi hijo tiene dos apartamentos ahí y es la primera ciudad en el país donde los baños están limpios y no hay basura en la calle
And Hansens surf shop!!!!!
Boneyards was my secret spot.... and now everyone knows....
I didn’t mention it on purpose! 😂
Very interesting, we love San Diego area an have been exploring different parts along the coast. Very interested in Dog friendly beaches (other than Del Mar and OB have dog beaches) Also dog friend things to do while in the area. Thanks
Cardiff by the is dog friendly although leashes are required. Maybe we can do a list of the most pet friendly places in San Diego County. Thanks!
I live there
:)