What are the best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar?

Our top pick is Caves Wine Bar & Shop, rated 5.0 out of 5. Punta Mar and Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens are close behind.

Where should we eat in Encinitas / Del Mar?

Try Punta Mar, Encinitas Ale House and Haggo’s Tacos for dinner.

Where can we get dessert in Encinitas / Del Mar?

Try Calicream Ice Cream for something sweet.

What's the most romantic spot in Encinitas / Del Mar?

Punta Mar, Luna Grill Encinitas and Pacific Coast Grill are the most romantic on this list.

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Date night in Encinitas / Del Mar

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Encinitas / Del Mar.

42 spots · Jump to the list

Planning a date night in Encinitas / Del Mar? We track 42 spots here — places for dinner, bars, spots for dessert and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Encinitas / Del Mar guides plan the whole evening: cocktail bars, live music venues, special-occasion restaurants, restaurants with a view and dessert spots, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

The best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar

Editors' picks first, then by rating · the top 24 of 42.

Wine Bar

Caves Wine Bar & Shop

5.0(9)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Punta Mar

5.0(8)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Garden

Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens

4.9(23)

Encinitas / Del Mar

Bar

Encinitas Ale House

4.8(8)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Pickleball Court

Bobby Riggs

4.7(26)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Restaurant

Haggo’s Tacos

4.7(21)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Botanical Garden

San Diego Botanic Gardens

4.7(18)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Restaurant

Atelier Manna

4.7(16)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Spa

Four Moons Spa

4.7(16)

Encinitas / Del Mar

Ice Cream Shop

Calicream Ice Cream

4.7(11)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Outdoor

Moonlight Beach

4.7(7)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Restaurant

Luna Grill Encinitas

4.6(19)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Pacific Coast Grill

4.6(10)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Restaurant

Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana

4.6(5)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Restaurant

Hamburger Hut

4.5(24)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Restaurant

Valentina Restaurant

4.5(24)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Vigilucci's Trattoria

4.5(24)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Restaurant

Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas

4.5(22)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Trattoria Positano

4.5(21)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Bar

Tower 13

4.5(20)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Buona Forchetta - Encinitas

4.5(20)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Restaurant

Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana

4.5(20)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$

Bakery

Prager Brothers Artisan Breads

4.5(19)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $

Restaurant

The Cottage Encinitas

4.4(23)

Encinitas / Del Mar · $$

Good to know

What are the best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar?: Our top pick is Caves Wine Bar & Shop, rated 5.0 out of 5. Punta Mar and Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens are close behind.
Where should we eat in Encinitas / Del Mar?: Try Punta Mar, Encinitas Ale House and Haggo’s Tacos for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Encinitas / Del Mar?: Try Tower 13 for cocktails.
Where can we get dessert in Encinitas / Del Mar?: Try Calicream Ice Cream for something sweet.
What's the most romantic spot in Encinitas / Del Mar?: Punta Mar, Luna Grill Encinitas and Pacific Coast Grill are the most romantic on this list.

Date night guides for Encinitas / Del Mar

Cocktail bars Live music venues Special-occasion restaurants Restaurants with a view Dessert spots

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